Expert Opinion
Bartlett Cleland: Only Conservatives Can Save the Affordable Connectivity Program
Even hardline conservatives should rally behind the ACP and the additional funding needed to keep the program alive.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
FCC
FCC Authorizes Unlicensed Operations of 6 GHz Band
Seven new systems were greenlit to manage spectrum in the 6 GHz band.
Connectivity Standards Alliance
Tech and Telecom Groups Want Cyber Trust Mark Labeling Voluntary
The groups also said no single set of requirements can be appropriate for all IoT devices.
FCC
23 Million Might Have to Re-Enroll in Affordable Connectivity Program
The digital inclusion program manager of KC Digital Drive made the comments on Wednesday.
Election 2024
FCC Launches Committee Focusing on Impact of Artificial Intelligence
The committee will delve into the ramifications of emerging AI technologies concerning consumer privacy and protection.
Rural
LTD Broadband Challenges FCC Denial of RDOF Funds in Court
In its petition to the court, LTD asserts that the FCC's denial of RDOF funds is unlawful and should be set aside.
Fifth Circuit
Cable Trade Groups Take FCC To Court Over Digital Discrimination Rules
Adoption of the disparate impact standard exceeds the FCC’s statutory authority, NCTA says.
BDC
Burden of Proof in Challenge Process Should Be on ISPs: Local Government
Only a single public institution provided feedback on ways the FCC’s broadband data collection initiative could be improved.
Infrastructure
Utility Companies Push Back Against FCC's New Pole Regulations
Seven telecom organizations oppose an electric utility association's petition to the FCC, which seeks to overturn pole attachment changes.
FCC
Rural Michiganders Suffering From Lack Of Broadband Access, Report Finds
Rural Michiganders face life obstacles as a result of lack of broadband access, study finds.
Robocall
FCC Addresses Accessibility Gaps in Emergency Alerts in February Meeting
The agency also introduced regulations to simplify consumers revoking consent for robocalls.
Lifeline
FCC Chair Unveils Latest ACP Metrics at Net Inclusion 2024
The survey highlighted concerns of 81 percent of households with schoolchildren about potential loss of the ACP.
USTelecom
States and ISPs Strategize to Meet BEAD-Driven Workforce Gaps
The experts expressed doubts about addressing workforce shortages that could potentially stall BEAD build-outs.
Defense Department
Broadband People: Three New Chiefs at FCC Bureaus
Three new leaders at the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs, Public Safety and Homeland Security and Media Bureau.
FCC
Dish Wireless Seeks FCC Help With Affordable Connectivity Transition
The company needs to be designed as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier to promote the Lifeline option, it said.
NTIA
Greater Spectrum Sharing Will Be Necessary, Says FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez
Gomez lauded the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's national spectrum strategy's four pillars.
