FCC
FCC Orders Robocall Traffic Cutoff, Internet Lacking for Civil Society, Comcast Promotion
Some states’ attorneys general are suing a realtor for alleged robocall scheme.
Cox Communications
FCC-NTIA Cooperation on Innovation Fund, Fiber Provider Acquired, T-Mobile Fast on Mobile
Rosenworcel hopes NTIA and the regulator can work together on $1.5B Innovation Fund.
Expert Opinion
Doug Dawson: Will the FCC Maps Get Better?
The amount of funding to each state is based upon the FCC maps — which are clearly flawed.
Cox Communications
Cable Providers Back Hybrid Fiber-Coax Networks in Face of Pure Fiber
Cox’s Brian Rose said he welcomes market challenges from pure fiber players.
Joe Biden
Broadband-focused Dems Win Reelection, Questions on Digital Discrimination, New Comcast Exec
Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s Speedy Updates Act was signed into law as part of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
FCC
Carr Wants TikTok Ban, NAB Spectrum Concerns, Lakewood Added to Google Fiber Targets
‘I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban.’
Comcast
Zuckerberg to Testify in Within Buy, Comcast’s New Internet Offerings, Rogers-Shaw Go to Tribunal on Merger
The FTC voted to pursue blocking the virtual reality deal.
EBB
Chairman Pallone Says Service Providers May Be Abusing ACP
‘These reports detail problems customers have faced,” wrote Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone
ISP
In a SamKnows Panel Discussion, Speed is Becoming Less Important than Reliable Broadband Service
ISPs have begun selling home network equipment themselves, which has become popular.
Digital Inclusion
Libraries in Position to Help Promote Federal Programs, Improve Digital Literacy: Library Rep
Libraries can act as gateways to ensure community members know about their broadband subsidy options.
Infrastructure
Comcast and Charter’s State Grants, AT&T Fiber in Arizona, New US Cellular Lobbyist
The cable companies lead in total awards from multiple states.
Comcast
All States Want BEAD Funds, Digicomm Secures Investment, Glo Fiber Expanding in PA
The NTIA announced all states and territories have applied for initial planning money from the $42.5B BEAD program.
AT&T
LS Networks Gets CEO from Meta, Verizon Upgrading Capacity, Consolidated Boasts More Customers
Randy Brogle was previously working on fiber investments for Facebook parent Meta.
Joe Biden
Robotexts on the Rise, FCC Nets $103M from Auction Round, Comcast’s No Broadband Growth
As FCC fights robocalls, robotexts are on the rise.
Justice Department
Verizon Faces FCC Fine, Google Proposes Separating Ad Unit, Winners of Maryland Broadband Funding
Verizon is facing a fine for allegedly violating accessibility law.
Broadband's Impact
In the Race to Claim TV Streaming Victory, HBO and Peacock May Eclipse Netflix: Analyst
Peacock and HBO Max named as potential winners by internet and entertainment industry analysis Laura Martin
