Universal Service
Lines Are Sharpening Over Who Drives the Future of Universal Service: Congress or Broadband Providers?
Big communications companies want Congress to tax telecom, while many others want higher fees on broadband service.
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Universal Service
Big communications companies want Congress to tax telecom, while many others want higher fees on broadband service.
NTIA
‘Community-anchor institutions have been and are the connective tissue that make delivering high-speed internet access possible,’ he said.
Biden-Harris administration implements new action plan to expedite infrastructure projects, including a new “dig once” policy.
Satellite
TechFreedom argued that the FCC overstated the flaws of Starlink’s network.
Jessica Rosenworcel
Emergency Connectivity Fund grants will keep students connected outside of school, including those impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.
Broadband Mapping & Data
Crowdsourced and bulk data are subject to a challenge process that has successfully eliminated crowdsourced data in the past.
FCC
The NTIA said it has received $5.5-billion worth of applications for the $1-billion middle mile program.
Expert Opinion
On the surface, satellite seems like the ideal way to close the rural-urban digital divide.
For the first time, the FCC is proposing removing voice service providers for breaking spam call rules.
Expert Opinion
5G has experienced a quantum leap in growth since it first began rolling out in 2018.
Broadband Mapping & Data
There is a ‘massive difference’ between federal Form 477 data and state maps in Georgia and North Carolina
Satellite
The vote on space debris comes as an increasing number of LEO satellites are gearing up for launch.
Broadband Mapping & Data
Officials on the panel said there was significant confusion among challengers regarding categories of challenges.
Updates to the Commerce agency’s website includes access to information about other federal broadband programs.
FCC
The FCC is looking to adapt its robocall methods for texts.
Broadband News
The 5th of 5 reasons to attend the Broadband Mapping Masterclass with Drew Clark on 9/27 at 12 Noon ET