FCC Emergency Connectivity Funds, Lumen’s Wi-Fi 7 Device, Dems and Broadcast Television
The FCC announced $53.4 million in additional funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund.
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
The FCC announced $53.4 million in additional funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund.
Universal Service
The commission took action on expanding E-Rate, maternal health data, and opening the 6 GHz band.
Net Neutrality
Public comment open until December 14, with reply comments due on January 17, 2024.
Spectrum
The framework could help free up more spectrum to meet rising demand, some experts said.
Expert Opinion
More than 400,000 Houston households are eligible for Affordable Connectivity Program. But only 30% have adopted.
The regulator is proposing a fine for failed transmission of 911 calls.
Jessican Rosenworcel
Ericsson partners with Eastern Kentucky network to provide 5G services.
FCC
The voice providers did not submit adequate robocall prevention plans.
Broadband's Impact
Trade groups argue their members are too small to engage in anti-competitive behavior.
Spectrum
But they worry a change in FCC data collection could jeopardize BEAD funds for wireless providers.
FCC
Congressman urges social media giants to moderate misinformation in the wake of Hamas attacks in Israel.
Universal Service
Policy experts were not all in agreement on whether to wrap ACP into the Universal Service Fund.
WISP
Capacity planning and different congestion algorithms can improve users’ experience without adding speed.
Broadband's Impact
The WISPAPALOOZA panel outlined key BEAD rules for small providers and WISPs to be familiar with.
WISP
Advocacy on high-cost thresholds could help fixed wireless providers get BEAD funds.
Health
Connecting healthcare clinics can benefit communities, the panel said.