Digital Inclusion
Trade Groups Push FCC to Keep Lifeline Verification With USAC
NTCA, NRECA say new identity-check and Social Security number collection duties should not be shifted to individual carriers.
Community Broadband
USTelecom Warns Permitting Delays Force Providers to Abandon Projects
Eleven states called out.
Funding
White House Seen as Introducing Uncertainty, Cutting Regulations
The Trump administration has been pushing out federal workers and attempting to freeze spending.
USF
Still a Long Road for Universal Service Reform, Panelists Say
The fund's constitutionality is being challenged at the Supreme Court, and lawmakers are looking for new revenue source besides voice.
dark fiber
USTelecom Defends 2020 Dark Fiber Order
Association said ISPs are not being cut out of competition.
USF
USTelecom Wants Big Tech to Fund Low-Income Broadband Plans
'A permanent, fully funded solution to the ACP is essential for a competitive marketplace,' USTelecom says.
broadband prices
Broadband Prices Decrease Amid General Inflation
‘At a time when inflation has become the norm, broadband is an outlier,’ USTelecom says
Eighth Circuit
Eighth Circuit Denies Industry Petition for Expedited Briefing in Digital Discrimination Challenge
Trade groups challenging the rules hoped for a ruling before the agency can begin enforcement in September.
FCBA
General Agreement on Broadband Label, But Not on Additional Disclosure Requirements
The FCC is considering additional requirements, but that could be burdensome for small providers.
Cox Communications
Experts Discuss Enforcement Against Imposter Fraud, Other Consumer Protection Issues
Imposter fraud is a particularly predatory offshoot of robocalling, often involving extremely sophisticated scams.
Amy Klobuchar
Universal Service Fund Bill, Private-Public Era, USTelecom Expands Team, Giving Tuesday
A bill introduced this month requires the FCC to investigate the need to expand base of Universal Service Fund.
