FCC

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.

Pole Attachments

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.

Infrastructure

Commerce Secretary Says Expect More Accurate Broadband Maps This Summer

Accurate maps will allow federal dollars to target unserved and underserved areas.

Telehealth

FCC Telehealth Program Creating Real Positive Changes in Medical Care, Says Trade Association Rep

The program has allowed more providers to open telehealth services and is creating more audio-only sessions.

FCC

Starlink Launch, C-band on Speeds, HTH-AirVoice Merger To Expand Lifeline, Affordable Connectivity Program

Starlink plans to launch nearly 50 low-earth orbit satellites on Monday.

FCC

FCC Announces New RDOF Accountability and Transparency Measures, Additional Funding

Results of verifications, audits and speed and latency testing for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund will be made public.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Federal Communications Commission Approves New Provider Transparency Requirements

Broadband providers must now create “broadband nutrition labels” which list pricing and speed information.

FCC

FCC Axes China Unicom, Tucows Has New Software Business, Texas County Broadband Initiative

The FCC on Thursday revoked the operating authorization of China Unicom, in latest effort to weed out national security threats.

FCC

Families Need Outreach, More Time to Enroll in Affordable Connectivity Program

Greater enrollment in federal programs will help close the digital divide, especially for Latino communities, but help is needed.