FCC

FCC

NTIA Notice of Funding Opportunity on Infrastructure Bill Might Move to June

The timeline was provided by Associate Administrator Doug Kinkoph, although the agency plans to meet statutory deadlines.

FCC

Cities Collecting Broadband Data for Maps Ahead of FCC

The FCC is racing to release updating maps to federal money can begin moving out of the door.

FCC

FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Looks to Broadband Nutrition Label Enforcement

The chairwoman promoted the new broadband nutrition label at an event hosted by the University of Colorado law school.

FCC

NTIA Brings On 29 Experts, Multi-Tenant Rules Final, Facebook Settles Cookies Suit

The recruiting of 29 outside experts at the NTIA comes a day before the agency announced a new spectrum coordination initiative with the FCC.

FCC

FCC, NTIA Commit to Teaming Up on Spectrum Strategy and Coordination

Announcement comes after a Republican lawmaker urging agencies to reaffirm partnership on spectrum policy and coordination.

FCC

‘A Lot’ of Providers Haven’t Complied with FCC Transparency Order, ISP Lawyer Claims

International Municipal Lawyers Association heard service providers need to prioritize transparency.

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.

FCC

Jessica Rosenworcel Tackles Multiple Dwelling Broadband at INCOMPAS Summit

Observers from the event say the chairwoman’s remarks were her most substantive yet on the matter.

FCC

Controversy Over Gigi Sohn’s Involvement With Locast Continues to Plague Nomination

Sohn decided to recuse herself after controversy surrounding her service as a board member of the group operating Locast.

Expert Opinion

Mike O’Rielly: Don’t Repeat Past Mistakes, or How to Wisely Spend Federal Broadband Money

Universal broadband has not been achieved, in part, because previous grant funding has often been misspent.

FCC

More From Emergency Connectivity Fund, Rootmetrics Says AT&T Leads, Applause for House Passing Chips Act

The FCC announced an additional $126 million from the Emergency Connectivity Fund.

NTCA

Policy Groups Want Bigger Contribution Base to Shore Up the Future of the Universal Service Fund

Expanding the number of internet providers eligible to contribute to the fund may decrease costs for telecommunications providers and consumers.

FCC

FCC Task Force Against Discrimination, High Fixed Download Speeds, Broadband Prices Decline

Cross-agency task force to focus on policies to combat digital discrimination and promote equal access to broadband

FAA

Information Sharing Needed to Avoid Aviation-5G Crisis, Congress Hears

Lack of coordination, information sharing was raised as possible culprits in aviation-5G crisis.

FCC

New FCC Partnership Will Address Digital Divide on Tribal Lands

A partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services will expand connectivity for tribal communities.

Robocall

FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Proposes ‘Ringless Voicemail’ Restrictions

The measure would restrict unwanted voicemails appearing in consumers’ inboxes.