CPUC
Mark Monroe Guides Ahead-of-Schedule Middle Mile Program
A proposed budget from the governor's office steps back from guaranteeing more money amid rising costs.
Comcast
At California Department of Technology, Scott Adams Seeks Broadband for All
The team at California Department of Technology leads strategic planning and coordination of broadband deployments in the state.
CPUC
Rob Osborn Leads the Division of CPUC Responsible for Broadband Grants
Osborn is responsible for implementation of California broadband funding programs.
Eighth Circuit
Rural Broadband ISPs Want Exemption From Digital Discrimination Reporting
Broadband ISP trade associations from 15 states are seeking a broad exemption from pending federal regulations.
CPUC
$500M California Fund for Public Broadband Infrastructure
The application window for the Loan Loss Reserve Program will be open from Tuesday, March 12, through Tuesday, April 9.
CPUC
California Residents Concerned About AT&T Request to Phase Out Landline Service
Nearly 4,000 California residents have expressed that their landline connection frequently acts as their sole means of communication.
CPUC
With State Plan and Federal Funds, California in Good Position to Close Digital Divide
Ernesto Falcon of the EFF says the state’s current plans, assisted by the IIJA, will connect everyone in the state.
CPUC
Verizon, TracFone Deal Gets FCC and California Approval
The companies agree to consumer protection measures as conditions of the transaction.
CPUC
California Wrestles With Efforts to Use Broadband for Distance Learning, Healthcare, and Digital Divide
October 16, 2020 — With or without federal action on broadband, California politicians have been active in taking steps to use broadband to drive distance learning and telehealth, and seeking to do more to close the state’s digital divide. For example, a mid-August order by California Governor Gavin
CPUC
TikTok Ban Delayed as Wal-Mart Enters, FCC Says California Not Prepared for Auction, Wireless Facilities in Rights-of-Way
President Donald Trump on Saturday approved a deal between TikTok and ByteDance, its software developer, and Oracle on Saturday. As a result, the administration pushed off the ban on TikTok downloads from U.S. app stores that it had announced on Friday. As a result, the effective date of the ban was
CPUC
Next Level Networks’ Pilot Community Fiber in Los Altos Hills Experiences Growing Service Demands
August 30, 2020 — In a neighborhood outside of Silicon Valley, amongst what native Scott Vanderlip described as “a community full of tech geeks,” residents struggled to access reliable, affordable internet, despite being able to see the headquarter buildings of some of the largest tech companies fro
COVID
Coronavirus Roundup: Aji Pai on Pandemic, T-Mobile Approval, Navajo Nation Temporary Spectrum
In an online speech Friday by Federal Communications Chairman Ajit Pai before the Interamerican Development Bank and The International Institute Of Communications Online Workshop, Pai encapsulated his thoughts on ”Regulation in Times of Pandemics: Lessons for the Future.” Below is an edited version
Broadband Mapping and Data
California Report: Income Most Significant Factor in Low Broadband Adoption
Income is the most significant factor contributing to low broadband adoption rates, according to an analysis (PDF) released this month by the California Public Utilities Commission. Only about half of households in census tracts with a median annual income level of less than $20,000 have in-home bro
CPUC
Broadband Roundup: California Public Utilities Commission Delays Title II Regulation
WASHINGTON, September 15, 2014 – Set to pass a proposal enduring public utility regulation of broadband providers under Title II of the Communications Act, the California Public Utilities Commission instead put the proposal on hold, reported Multichannel News. The proposal endorsing Title II regulat
CPUC
Expert Opinion: Why the FCC should deny the AT&T / T-Mobile Merger
In order for the Federal Communications Commission to approve the mega-merger between AT&T and T-Mobile, AT&T has to make a showing that the merger is in the public interest. Despite AT&T’s declaration that this merger is the most pro-consumer, pro-innovation and pro-investment solution to America’s
CPUC
Smart Grid May Present New Opportunities for Broadband, Say Experts
WASHINGTON, March 3, 2009 – Revamping the nation’s energy grid for the 21st Century could increase demand for a nationwide broadband network. But a group of experts from government, standards-setting bodies and industry told senators Tuesday that all stakeholders must first do a better job of workin
