Expert Opinion
Ar’Sheill Monsanto: Houston, We Have a Connectivity Program
More than 400,000 Houston households are eligible for Affordable Connectivity Program. But only 30% have adopted.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
AP
FCC Proposes $867K Lumen Fine, Mid East Misinformation, SEC Against AI in Finance
The regulator is proposing a fine for failed transmission of 911 calls.
FCC
Ericsson in Kentucky, FCC Looking to Improve Emergency Alert Cybersecurity, BlackBerry partners with DHS
Ericsson partners with Eastern Kentucky network to provide 5G services.
FCC
FCC to Block Call Traffic From 20 Companies
The voice providers did not submit adequate robocall prevention plans.
NTCA
Small Broadband Providers Urge FCC to Leave Them Out of Some Net Neutrality Rules
Trade groups argue their members are too small to engage in anti-competitive behavior.
FCC
WISPA Policy Heads Optimistic on More Spectrum
But they worry a change in FCC data collection could jeopardize BEAD funds for wireless providers.
Joe Biden
Calls for Social Media Moderation, Democrats Urge Biden AI Policy, Tackling Junk Fees
Congressman urges social media giants to moderate misinformation in the wake of Hamas attacks in Israel.
FCC
Some Question Whether to Link Affordable Connectivity With Universal Service
Policy experts were not all in agreement on whether to wrap ACP into the Universal Service Fund.
FCC
WISPs Can do More Than Increase Speed to Improve Experience: Experts
Capacity planning and different congestion algorithms can improve users’ experience without adding speed.
FCC
Broadband Providers Should Prepare Now for BEAD Applications
The WISPAPALOOZA panel outlined key BEAD rules for small providers and WISPs to be familiar with.
FCC
WISPA Urges Members to Engage State Broadband Offices Ahead of BEAD
Advocacy on high-cost thresholds could help fixed wireless providers get BEAD funds.
FCC
WISPA Panel Urges Small Broadband Providers to Embrace Telehealth
Connecting healthcare clinics can benefit communities, the panel said.
FCC
FCC Label Mandate, Charter’s New Executive VP, Robocalls in September
The majority of providers will be required to deploy the label by April 10, 2024.
FCC
WISPA Looking to Change Reliable Broadband Definition Under BEAD
The group’s policy heads said they are advocating to include unlicensed wireless.
Infrastructure
Frequencies, Towers, Poles: WISPA Panel on Regulatory Hurdles for Broadband
Main considerations for wireless tower builders are Tribal sites, airports and endangered species
Expert Opinion
Helder Pereira: Success or Failure of Biden’s Broadband Push Hinges on Fiber Installers
Access to affordable and accessible high-speed internet is no longer a matter of convenience.
