FCC
California Digital Discrimination Bill Moves Out of Committee
The bill to codify in state law the federal definition of digital discrimination advanced along partisan lines.
Digital Discrimination
Broadband's Impact
Bridging the Digital Divide: A Path to Universal Broadband Access
Low-income communities are only marginally less likely to have access to high-speed broadband compared to their wealthier counterparts.
Eighth Circuit
Oral Arguments in Digital Discrimination Challenges Set for Late September
Industry challengers had pushed for a faster schedule.
FCC
Advocacy and Opposition in Digital Discrimination Reporting Mandates
Advocates propose merging digital discrimination reporting requirements with existing Broadband Data Collection.
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.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on April 10, 2024 – Achieving Internet for All, Addressing Discrimination and Rurality
This special NCTA-Broadband Breakfast hybrid event will shed light on broadband availability data across demographics.
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.
Digital Inclusion
Senate Republicans Issue Longshot Resolution to Block Digital Discrimination Rules
House Republicans made a similar move in January.
Digital Discrimination
The FCC's Digital Discrimination Rules
The controversies and details surrounding the FCC's rules to prevent and eliminate digital discrimination.
NTCA
Broadband Groups Decry Impact of FCC Digital Discrimination Rules on Rural Providers
ACA Connects, the Rural Broadband Association NTCA, and WISPA issued a joint statement against them.
Eighth Circuit
Wireless Trade Groups File Suit Against FCC Digital Discrimination Order
The suit filed Tuesday marks the third legal case to target the FCC’s digital discrimination rules since adopted in November.
Digital Inclusion
California Legislation Would Codify FCC's New Digital Discrimination Rules
California spearheads fight against digital discrimination from city councils to state legislation.
Digital Inclusion
House Republicans Issue Resolution to Block Digital Discrimination Rules
The mostly ceremonial move drew industry support.
Digital Inclusion
Chamber of Commerce Asks Fifth Circuit to Vacate Digital Discrimination Rules
The group has argued the rules go beyond the FCC's authority under the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act.
FSF
Broadband Breakfast on November 29, 2023 – FCC’s Digital Discrimination Order
See Experts Still Disagree on FCC’s New Digital Discrimination Rules, Broadband Breakfast, November 29, 2023 Our Broadband Breakfast Live Online events take place on Wednesday at 12 Noon ET. Watch the event on Broadband Breakfast, or REGISTER HERE to join the conversation. Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – FCC’s Digital
FCC
Concern About Digital Discrimination Rules, Governors Call for ACP Funding, Newark Benefits from ACP
Industry associations are not happy about the FCC’s new digital discrimination rules.
