NTIA
22 House Democrats Slam Trump Administration Overhaul of BEAD
Letter accuses Commerce Secretary of defying Congress' intent, threatening rural connectivity
Funding
22 States Sue Trump Administration Over ‘Unlawful’ Federal Grant Cancellations
Lawsuit challenges rule used to cancel Digital Equity Act and other federally funded programs.
Digital Inclusion
New Mexico’s Federal Officials Demand Lutnick Reinstate DEA
‘Like abandoning a bridge when it is only halfway built’
BEAD
Senate Bill Would Shield BEAD Grants from Federal Taxation
Would exclude broadband deployment grants from corporate taxable income
Donald Trump
Former GOP FCC Members, Policy Experts Endorse Arielle Roth
Michael O’Rielly and Harold Furchtgott-Roth sign letter in support of Roth.
Expert Opinion
Steven Schwerbel: BEAD Will Succeed If WISPs Can Participate
While an excellent tool for many applications, fiber is far from the only, or even optimal, solution for every broadband access challenge.
Biden-Harris Administration
All Broadband Providers Have Labels Requirement by October
All ISPs will be required to display new labels to customers by October 10.
Expert Opinion
The NTIA Must Not Allow BEAD to Fall Victim to Past Mistakes
The government has a terrible habit of repeating mistakes.
IRA
Lance West Joins Comcast as Head of D.C. Office
He will be in charge of Comcast's legislative and regulatory efforts.
Chips
What's In the FY 2025 Budget for Broadband and Technology
The fiscal year 2025 budget has funds for broadband expansion, tech innovation and digital equity.
BBLO
Mapping and Data Experts Discuss Impact of New FCC Broadband Labels
The experts held split opinions regarding the impact of new consumer broadband labels mandated by the Federal Communications Commission.
Eighth Circuit
Wireless Trade Groups File Suit Against FCC Digital Discrimination Order
The suit filed Tuesday marks the third legal case to target the FCC’s digital discrimination rules since adopted in November.
IIJA
NTIA Finalizes BEAD ‘Buy America’ Waivers
The waiver exempts specific BEAD-funded equipment from the domestic manufacturing requirement outlined in the IIJA.
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.
Lifeline
FCC Approves Strong Digital Discrimination Rules
The FCC also approved support for domestic abuse victims, inquiry on AI and robocalls and preventing cell phone scams.
Joe Biden
Tribal Providers Say They Rely on ACP to Connect Communities
The fund is set to run dry in 2024.
