Infrastructure
Major ISPs Press FCC to Speed Pole Access Ahead of Big BEAD Projects
NCTA proposed the FCC extend the 45-day make-ready timeframe for orders of up to 6,000 poles.
Charter
Altice USA Lost 51,000 Broadband Subs in Q2
Seasonal university disconnects and the sunset of ACP are principal causes, Altice said
IRA
Lance West Joins Comcast as Head of D.C. Office
He will be in charge of Comcast's legislative and regulatory efforts.
Wi-Fi
NCTA Urges Restricted Axon Wi-Fi Sharing
Law enforcement wireless devices on popular WiFi bands must be limited to 'true emergencies,' NCTA says
FCC
Comcast Lost 120,000 Broadband Subs in Second Quarter
The company expects to feel most of the impact of the ACP's sunset next quarter.
Cox Communications
National Digital Inclusion Alliance Ranks Low Cost Internet Plans
ISPs create low cost plans post-ACP.
FCC
Possible Harris VP Choice Wants Big Tech and ISPs to Support Rural Fund
Democratic Senator from Arizona wants to lower the cost of high-speed internet for consumers and rural providers.
Sixth Circuit
ISPs Urge Court to Block FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules
'The FCC’s decision to treat the $150 billion broadband industry as a public utility is a question of vast economic and political significance," the ISPs said.
SpaceX
Alaskan Provider Announces Starlink Collab
The low earth satellites will help connect hard to reach areas of the state.
DC Circuit
Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks FCC's Net Neutrality Rules
'The FCC is order is hereby temporarily stayed until August 5, 2024,' the court said.
FCC
Local Officials Want a Piece of Cable’s Broadband Revenue
Cities need the FCC to scrap the Mixed-Use Rule to collect fees on cable's broadband revenue.
Sixth Circuit
Sixth Circuit to Keep Net Neutrality Case in Cincinnati, a Win for ISPs
Ahead of a stay ruling, Sixth Circuit asks for briefs on impact of the demise of the Chevron Doctrine.
Funding
Comcast, Conference of Mayors Awards $1.5M Digital Equity Grants
The money will go to ten cities to enhance digital skills trainings.
FCC
FCC Considering Rulemaking on Requiring Mobile Providers to Unlock Phones Within 60 Days
The agency will vote July 18 on whether to seek comment on the move.
5G Wireless
Dark Fiber Market Expects Significant Growth, Reports Verified Market Research
Growth is spurred by industry desire to stay ahead of future fiber demand.
FCC
ISPs Urge Court to Block FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Soon
Rules scheduled to go into effect next month will cause irreparable injury to their financial operations, ISPs said.
