Biden-Harris Administration
White House Touts U.S. Semiconductor Factories by Chip Giant TSMC
The new deal should help bolster American semiconductor manufacturing capacity and supply chain independence.
Infrastructure
Broadband Infrastructure is the means to deliver Better Broadband, Better Lives
fixed wireless
Fixed Wireless Subscriptions to Increase by 14% in 5 Years
Tech research firm says fixed wireless will grow to 265 million locations by 2029
FCC
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.
USTelecom
Movement to Restore R&D Tax Credit Prompts Broadband Interest
Since 2022, companies have had to amortize R&D expenses over a 5-year period.
Infrastructure
INCOMPAS Drives City Preparedness for Broadband Funding with BroadLAND Initiatives
Key objectives include streamlining permitting applications to facilitate wireless and fiber deployment.
Expert Opinion
Chip Pickering: 'Broadband Ready City Checklist' a 5-Point Guide for Cities
The checklist covers fair and reasonable costs, timely permitting reviews, greater transparency and innovative deployment processes.
Wireless
CTIA Urges FCC Extension for Implementing SIM Swap Safeguards
The wireless association is asking for more time because of technical complexities of new rules.
Open Access
Former Utah House Speaker Spearheads Campaign Against UTOPIA Fiber
The rapidly expanding open access network has historically faced consistent opposition from anti-muni groups.
FCC
Ed Lopez: Internet for All Won’t Happen Without Real Pole Access Reform from the FCC
As states rush to outline their BEAD spending plans, time is of the essence.
Open Access
Panelists Debate Whether Lease-Utility Model Offers Open Access Benefits
At the Digital Infrastructure Investment Summit, five experts debate the essence of 'open access networks'.
Biden-Harris Administration
Last Mile BEAD Builds Need More Exchange Points to be Effective: Experts
The high cost of data transport and high latency could hinder fiber builds in rural areas.
FCC
Verizon Suing Milwaukee to Allow New Telecom Poles Ahead of Republican National Convention
Existing infrastructure is insufficient to handle extra traffic from the 2024 Republican National Convention: Verizon.
Biden-Harris Administration
FCC to Consider ‘Rapid Response Team’ for Pole Attachment Disputes at December Meeting
Proposed rules would also put more limits on when utilities can pass full replacement costs to telecom companies.
Biden-Harris Administration
FCC to Vote on Pole Attachments at December Meeting
Telecom and utility companies have been clashing on replacement costs.
Broadband's Impact
Broadband Offices Tout State Initiative to Train Prisoners for Broadband Workforce
The industry has been working to train students and others to take on jobs in broadband-related fields.
FCC
Sen. Schumer, Democrats, FCC Chairwoman Tout Anti-Discrimination Rules
The FCC approved on Wednesday new policies to address gaps in broadband access.
