Infrastructure
Sen. Schumer, Democrats, FCC Chairwoman Tout Anti-Discrimination Rules
The FCC approved on Wednesday new policies to address gaps in broadband access.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
FCC
FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program, YouTube AI Regulations, Infrastructure Act Anniversary
The FCC has proposed a pilot program to help schools and libraries protect against cyberattacks.
Lifeline
FCC Approves Strong Digital Discrimination Rules
The FCC also approved support for domestic abuse victims, inquiry on AI and robocalls and preventing cell phone scams.
FCC
House Subcommittee Witnesses Disagree on AI for Broadband Maps
The Communications and Technology Subcommittee held a hearing Tuesday on using AI to enhance communication networks.
FCC
Industry Groups Applaud Spectrum Strategy, Google Fiber Executive, Nebraska Expansion
Industry groups applaud the White House’s National Spectrum Strategy, which was released on Monday.
Expert Opinion
Drew Clark: We Need Humans to Make Digital Inclusion Work
A core component of Americans — about 20 percent — are not connected to the benefits of better broadband.
ACP
New DISH CEO Hamid Akhavan, Data Submission on Affordable Connectivity Program
Hamid Akhavan is to be the CEO and president of DISH Network and Echostar following the finalization of their merger.
FCC
Public Interest Groups Make Push on Proposed Digital Discrimination Rules
The commission is set to vote Wednesday on its proposed rules, which industry groups have opposed.
FCC
Biden Administration Announces Plan to Free Up Spectrum
The NTIA will study repurposing 2,786 MHz of spectrum in the next two years.
Robocall
USDA Announces Rural Funding, Public Knowledge Testimony, Robotext Numbers Up
The USDA announced $1.2 billion in rural development funding.
FCC
‘It Was Graft’: How the FCC’s CAF II Program Became a Money Sink
Of $10 billion spent through 2021, 93 percent of households received only 10 * 1 Mbps service.
Wi-Fi
FCC Proposes New E-Rate Initiative to Fund Off-Campus Wi-Fi
The FCC’s proposal would allow schools and libraries to request E-Rate funding to support remote connectivity.
FCC
Industry Pushes Back on FCC Digital Discrimination Rules as ‘Rate Regulation’
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, AT&T, Verizon, and industry trade groups met last week with commission staff to voice concerns.
BDC
Precision Agriculture Task Force Seeks Better Broadband Mapping, Rural Priority
The task force, mandated by the 2018 Farm Bill, pushed both the FCC and USDA on mapping and subsidies.
BDC
FCC is Looking to Update its Definition of Broadband
The commission would increase its standard to 100 * 20 Mbps.
FCC
Emergency Connectivity Funding, Comcast in Connecticut, Glo Fiber in Pennsylvania
The Federal Communications Commission announced over $5 million in additional Emergency Connectivity Funding.
