Eighth Circuit
Oral Arguments in Digital Discrimination Challenges Set for Late September
Industry challengers had pushed for a faster schedule.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
FCC
Biden Administration and FCC Push on ACP as Funding Dwindles
The program will be fully exhausted at the end of May.
FCC
FCC to Vote on Reinstating Net Neutrality Rules
The agency will take up the measure on April 25.
BDC
Advocacy and Opposition in Digital Discrimination Reporting Mandates
Advocates propose merging digital discrimination reporting requirements with existing Broadband Data Collection.
OTI
Net Neutrality Commenters Continue to Disagree on Network Slicing
Public interest groups say the practice could allow mobile providers to skirt rules on paid prioritization
FCC
NTIA Adopts Environmental Exemptions for BEAD Projects
It's the latest in the agency's effort to streamline permitting for the program.
FCC
BEAD Roundup: Michigan and Missouri Begin Accepting Challenges
Vermont, Georgia, and Indiana are set to wrap up their challenge phase and process ISP rebuttals.
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.
Expert Opinion
Wolfgang Briglauer: For the FCC, a Cautionary Tale of EU 'Open Internet' Rules
Strong empirical evidence emerges that open internet regulations exert a significant, strong negative impact on fiber investments.
FCC
USDA's ReConnect Program Accepting Applications
The fifth round of funding makes $700 million available for rural broadband.
DC Circuit
Telecom Associations Challenge FCC Data Breach Rules
In comments to the agency, trade groups opposed expanding the kinds of data covered by the rules.
BDC
FCC Imposes $10,000 Fine on ISP for False Broadband Claims
A leaked email from a company exec revealed that the false data was a deliberate attempt to prevent competitors from accessing government grants earmarked for broadband expansion in the region.
Defense Department
Spectrum Leaders Call for Balance Amidst Standstill
Leaders in the spectrum industry emphasize the symbiotic relationship between national security and economic growth.
FCC
Broadband Providers Push Back on Proposed Bulk Billing Ban
NCTA urged the commission to seek input before concluding the practice should be blocked.
FCC
Verizon, Google Fiber Unveil Broadband Nutrition Labels Ahead of Deadline
Major ISPs must begin deploying labels by April 10, 2024.
NTCA
Broadband Industry Groups Urge Caution on Using Fabric Data for High-Cost Compliance
Commenters noted that the fabric is iterative, and changes to the data could cause confusion.
