FCC
States are Making Their Own Broadband Maps to Challenge the FCC’s Data
With FCC maps promised soon, some states are preparing to possibly challenge them by making their own.
Expert Opinion
Doug Lodder: How to Prevent the Economic Climate from Worsening the Digital Divide
There are government programs created to shrink the digital divide, but not many Americans know what’s out there.
LEO
Affordable Connectivity Outreach Program, Amazon’s SpaceX Satellite Concerns, Axios Acquired
The establishment of the Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program is intended to bring awareness to the program.
FCC
National Broadband Plan Legislation Introduced in Senate
The strategy would identify gaps and limitations that would hinder coordination across federal broadband programs.
Infrastructure
FCC Should Not Increase Rural Program Obligations in Light of New Federal Funding: Meeting Notes
Opponents say increasing coverage and speed obligations of the ACAM program may be unnecessary with new federal broadband money.
Infrastructure
Craig Settles: If You Can’t Give Away Free Internet, Consider Telehealth
Settles suggests tactics for communities to effectively deploy telehealth services while marketing the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Rural
FCC Urged to Address Overbuilding and Broadband Tech Neutrality in Agency Coordination
The FCC should incorporate the mapping data from local governments to avoid overbuilding, ensure technology neutrality.
AT&T
LS Networks Gets CEO from Meta, Verizon Upgrading Capacity, Consolidated Boasts More Customers
Randy Brogle was previously working on fiber investments for Facebook parent Meta.
FCC
FCC and NTIA Release Updated Coordination Memorandum
The document includes information about how often the agencies will meet and when they’ll get involved in proposed actions.
IIJA
Omni Fiber’s First Markets, NTIA Tribal Grants, Nokia Partners with AST for 5G
Omni Fiber was injected with funds from Oak Hill Capital last month.
USDA
Agriculture Department Announces Fourth Round of ReConnect Funding
The announcement is the second round of ReConnect funding in fiscal year 2022.
FCC
Democrats Seek to Codify Net Neutrality as Fifth FCC Commissioner Hangs
Some say the bill would add heavy regulation that will harm investments and consumers.
Chips
Senate Bill Subsidizing U.S. Semiconductor Production Clears House, Going to White House
Bill aims to strengthen American self-reliance in semiconductor chip production and international competition.
Expert Opinion
Dave Wright: Shared Relocation Fund Will Make More of Finite Spectrum Resource
‘Wireless connectivity is one of the most vital aspects of our digital infrastructure.’
Privacy
Online Protections for Children Bill Passes Committee Despite Concern over FTC Authority
Opposition to a reformed COPPA include the ability of the FTC to enact broad rule-making.
USDA
FTC Sues Meta, USDA Awards $401M for Broadband, Ookla Acquires CellRebel
‘Meta in recent years has set its sights on building, and ultimately controlling, a VR ‘metaverse.’
