Mergers and acquisitions
FCC Approves Sale of Consolidated Communications to PE Firms
Searchlight Capital and BCI aim to take the ISP private for $3.1 billion.
Foreign Ownership
Consolidated Deal Clears White House Foreign Ownership Review
The approval comes with more conditions than when Searchlight made a major investment in Consolidated.
Fiber
CEOs Call for Regulatory Reform to Retire Copper Networks
Decades-old regulations are stifling broadband innovation and slowing the transition to fiber, they said.
Vermont
Vermont Approves $3.1 Billion Sale of Consolidated Communications
The sale would see Searchlight Capital Partners and a partner take ownership of Consolidated Communications.
ACP
ACP Fallout: Wireline Retains Most, Wireless and Satellite Face Major Losses
Wireline retains 90% of ACP subscribers, while wireless faces 70-80% losses.
Earnings
Consolidated Reports 18,000 New Fiber Subs in Q3
The company's deal to be acquired by Searchlight Capital is still pending.
FCC
INCOMPAS Offers Support for EchoStar’s 5G Buildout Extension
EchoStar made a strong and compelling case, trade groups says
Charter
Q2 Broadband Numbers: Wirelines ISPs Slipped, Fixed Wireless Access Gained
Wireline broadband experienced notable churn in Q2 as subscribers shifted to fiber and fixed wireless technologies.
Maine
Maine Awards $9.6M Middle Mile Grants
The awards go to two partnerships that will connect over 15,000 addresses in the state.
Rural
Study: CAF II ISPs Stopped Serving Many Locations After Funding Ended
While not a violation of FCC rules, a former deputy bureau chief said she was surprised to see such a drop off.
FBA
Fidium Fiber Expands Maine Network
The network will connect over 260,00 addresses in the state.
Fiber
Dark Fiber Market Expects Significant Growth, Reports Verified Market Research
Growth is spurred by industry desire to stay ahead of future fiber demand.
Community Broadband
Vermont CUD Maple Broadband Moving Quickly To Expand Access
Vermont Community Broadband Board says it has completed the first phase of its network.
Rural
FCC Hits Pause On Bank Ratings Firm After Hearing Concerns, Complaints
For one year, FCC won't use Weiss ratings for banks' letters of credit of RDOF, CAF II winners.
BEAD
AT&T to Halt Removal of Lead-Clad Cables in Lake Tahoe, Denies Contamination Claims in WSJ Report
The Wall Street Journal report alleging the toxicity of the cables is inaccurate, claims AT&T.
Fabric
FCC Maps Inaccurate on Anchor Institutions, SpaceX Requests Licensing, New Consolidated CFO
SHLB told FCC not all anchor institutions use non-mass market internet providers, which are left out of mapping.
