FCC
Reaching Households ‘Biggest Challenge’ of Affordable Connectivity Program, Rosenworcel Says
The Affordable Connectivity Program, like its predecessor, has a challenge with outreach, a conference heard Thursday.
EBB
The Emergency Broadband Benefit was a pandemic-era broadband program that served as a precursor to the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Infrastructure
White House Touts Over 10 Million Registered Households on Affordable Connectivity Program
The program, previously the Emergency Broadband Benefit, was extended by the infrastructure bill.
Wi-Fi Alliance
Affordable Connectivity Program Outreach, Connected Device Standards, White Supremacists on Crypto
A new study argues the FCC’s new Affordable Connectivity Program should improve its outreach and enrollment procedures.
FCC
Starlink Launch, C-band on Speeds, HTH-AirVoice Merger To Expand Lifeline, Affordable Connectivity Program
Starlink plans to launch nearly 50 low-earth orbit satellites on Monday.
EBB
Commerce Vote on Sohn Wednesday, Facebook Abandoning its Crypto Technology, Low EBB Awareness
The Senate Commerce Committee will vote on Sohn’s renomination after confirmation efforts stalled last year.
FCC
Families Need Outreach, More Time to Enroll in Affordable Connectivity Program
Greater enrollment in federal programs will help close the digital divide, especially for Latino communities, but help is needed.
FCC
Federal Communications Commission Implements Rules for Affordable Connectivity Program
The agency implemented new rules on the Affordable Connectivity Program, which makes a new subsidy permanent.
900 MHz
FCC Commissioner Starks Says Commission Looking into Impact of Broadband, 5G on Environment
Starks sat down to discuss the promise of smart grid technology for the environment.
FCC
Lifeline Underutilized, China’s Problem with Starlink, FCC Approves GMEI/iHeartMedia Deal
The Internet Innovation Alliance said less than 6.5 million Americans participate in the subsidy program.
FCC
Local Government Advisors Concerned by Delay in Sohn Confirmation Process
They also believe Alan Davidson will be viewed more favorably to head the NTIA.
CTA
Ocean Shipping Reform Act, New Mexico Seeks Fiber Alternatives, Kentucky Broadband Subsidy Uptake
Congress “took a big step” toward improving supply chain and “addressing serious cost increases.”
Expert Opinion
Julio Fuentes: Access Delayed Was Access Denied to the Poorest Americans
Big Telecom companies caused months and months of delays in the rollout of the Emergency Broadband Benefit.
FCC
FCC Eliminates Emergency Broadband Benefit Enrollment Freeze
The commission says an enrollment freeze is no longer necessary as the Infrastructure Act’s Affordable Connectivity Program takes effect.
FCC
FCC Watchdog Finds Evidence of Fraud in Emergency Broadband Benefit
Inspector General report finds “dozens” of cases of EBB abuse across the country.
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021
Will Rinehart: Early Reports Show the Emergency Broadband Benefit is Not Reaching Its Intended Audience
A new county-level data and maps will help researchers and leaders understand impacts of the EBB program.
Expert Opinion
Debra Berlyn: In the World Series of Broadband, Everyone Needs to Step Up to the Plate
Bringing broadband to those who need it the most requires more than just government funding for network expansion.
