FCC

FCC

Affordable Connectivity Program Launch, Airlines Want 5G Delay, Americans Adopt More Home Health Devices

The FCC has launched the Affordable Connectivity Program, which extends the Emergency Broadband Benefit program.

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.

COVID

Internet Speeds Rose, Commerce Secretary on Broadband in Wisconsin, Fiber in Blackwell, Oklahoma

Internet speeds in the United States rose dramatically on average over the past year, according to a new report.

Wi-Fi

FCC Commits Another $603 Million in Emergency Connectivity Fund Money

The agency has now committed $3.8 billion from the $7.17-billion program.

FAA

Settlement Over Failed 911 Calls, Former FCC Chairs Criticize FAA, Kansas Sets 2030 Broadband Goal

AT&T, Verizon, Lumen Technologies have settled for millions for failed 911 calls.

FCBA

Broadband Offices Concerned About Uncertainty in Compliance with Federal Program Requirements

Minnesota’s broadband office is concerned about federal compliance in the wake of new federal funding.

Rural

FCC Announces Largest Approval Yet for Rural Digital Opportunity Fund: $1 Billion

The agency said Thursday it has approved $1 billion to 69 providers in 32 states.

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.

FCC

FCC Narrows Small Provider Group for Accelerated Robocall Compliance Timeline

Providers that are not facilities-based will need to meet their robocall obligations by June 2022.

precision agriculture

Virginia Plans 90% Broadband, Precision Agriculture Connectivity Task Force, Ookla Buys RootMetrics

Gov. Northam announced funding that he hopes would bring Virginia’s broadband penetration up to 90 percent.

FCC

Police Oppose Gigi Sohn, Instagram’s White Supremacist Content, FCC Interagency Group Staff

Fraternal Order of Police said they oppose Gigi Sohn’s nomination for FCC commissioner for her support of end-to-end encryption.

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.”

FCC

FCC Takes Stock of Telehealth Successes, But Acknowledges a Long Way to Go at Agency Event

Procedural hurdles lie ahead for the commission’s telehealth efforts.

FCC

CaptionCall $40 Million Settlement, World Bank Broadband in Rwanda, Tribal Broadband Money Not Enough

CaptionCall agreed to pay over $40 million over misuse of the free service for individuals with hearing disabilities.

Infrastructure

Pole Access Delays Cost Americans Millions a Month, Report Claims

Report recommends policymakers streamline access to poles as ‘most efficient’ means of broadband expansion.

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.