FCC
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.
Verizon
National Digital Inclusion Alliance Ranks Low Cost Internet Plans
ISPs create low cost plans post-ACP.
White House
Breezeline Announces Discounted Plan for Former ACP Subscribers
The ISP joins a growing list of companies that have stepped in with the lapse of the Affordable Connectivity Program.
FCC
FCC’s Gomez Says ACP’s Demise ‘Penny Wise, Pound Foolish’
'The end of the ACP will undo the significant progress we have made toward closing the divide.'
defense
NCTA Urges FCC to Lighten Proposed RPKI Reporting Requirements
The agency will vote in June on a proposal to institute internet routing security mandates.
FCC
Big ISPs Want FCC To Block State USF Mandates
At issue now is whether the FCC has left the door open for states to require them to contribute to state USF programs.
Charter
Cable Companies Looking to Stay Competitive Amid Public Grant Programs
Cable companies can leverage low upgrade costs and network operating experience to win grants, executives said.
Broadband's Impact
Florida Broadband Grants, Support for Microsoft-Activision, IQ Fiber Investment
Comcast, Conexon, and Cox received $247 million in Florida broadband grants.
FCC
TikTok Fights Montana Ban, FCC Investigates ACP Qualification, Starry Digital Equity Work
A TikTok spokesperson argued that the ban violates the First Amendment.
Chips
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.
FBA
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.
FCC
Experts Discuss Enforcement Against Imposter Fraud, Other Consumer Protection Issues
Imposter fraud is a particularly predatory offshoot of robocalling, often involving extremely sophisticated scams.
CTA
New Senate Antitrust Bill Reaction, Charter Making Executive Changes, T-Mobile, Verizon Top Charts
Trade association doesn’t like new antitrust bill, Charter makes changes at the top, T-Mobile leads wireless, Verizon on wireline.
Verizon
Cox’s Wireless Deal with Verizon Dies, Apple Appeals Epic Games Case, AT&T’s Fiber Investment
AT&T invests in rural broadband, Cox Communications is unable to partner with Verizon on wireless, and Apple appeals its federal court injunction.
FCC
Cable Group NCTA Says Deny Exclusive Multitenant Access, But Not Wiring, Agreements
NCTA said the FCC should deny exclusive access to these buildings, but not exclusive wiring agreements.
FCC
Emergency Broadband Benefit Test Launch, FCC Robocall Database, West Virginia Broadband Legislation
FCC launches both the Emergency Broadband Benefit program and a database for robocalls, while West Virginia moves on broadband legislation.
