Broadband's Impact
Broadband Prices Decline as Speeds Surge, USTelecom Reports
Still, a TPI study finds nominal prices for some speed tiers rose faster than inflation.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Rip and Replace
Senate Passes Defense Bill with $3 Billion in Rip and Replace Funding
It will now head to President Biden's desk.
Jessica Rosenworcel
Rosenworcel: Space Economy Growth Is ‘Astronomical’
FCC Chairwoman outlined priorities for innovation, sustainability, and competition in the New Space Age.
Health
FCC: Broadband Gaps Worsen Maternal Care Across U.S.
FCC’s updated mapping platform highlights critical links between connectivity and health outcomes.
Spectrum
Latta Hoping for Auction Authority in Reconciliation
Video of Latta's speech also available on Broadband Breakfast.
Digital Inclusion
Supreme Court Refuses to Disturb N.Y. Low-Income Broadband Rate Law
The state is set to begin enforcing the law in 30 days.
OTI
Senate Bill Would Fortify Networks Against Climate Disasters
Sen. Markey says rising sea levels threaten 4,000 miles of fiber across the U.S.
OTI
Public Interest Groups Want T-Mobile-UScellular Merger Blocked
Advocates called for strict conditions if the merger proceeds.
Wireless
CTIA Leader Meredith Baker to Retire in 2025
Baker led CTIA for more than a decade.
Digital Inclusion
Future Broadband Affordability Programs Might Have a Trust Problem: Experts
The ACP wind down left some participants wary, an outreach organization said.
Section 230
FCC’s Authority on Digital Discrimination Intact: Legal Experts
Legal experts also debated FCC's authority on net neutrality and Section 230 enforcement.
USF
USF Contribution Factor to be 36.3% in January
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging the $8 billion fund's legality.
Chevron Doctrine
Post-Chevron Could be ‘a Real Mess’: Klobuchar
The Supreme Court ended the practice of deferring to agency interpretations of ambiguous law this summer.
Net Neutrality
GOP Congress to Employ CRA: Blackburn
FCC rules that went into effect before Aug. 1 are likely insulated from the act.
BEAD
State Leaders Push Back on BEAD Sustainability Concerns
State broadband officials advocated for a flexible, tech-neutral approach to serving the hardest-to-reach locations.
FCC
FCC Opens Airwaves for Low Power Devices, Loosens Financing for Broadband
Both orders were adopted unanimously.
