FCC
Carolina West Wireless Wants More USF Support
The company said it may have to shut down money-losing cell towers.
FCC
FCC Looking to Alter Financial Rules to Spur Rural Broadband
At issue is the FCC’s reliance on Weiss ratings to evaluate the safety and soundness of banks that have issued letters of credit to ISPs.
DC Circuit
FCC Refuses to Stay Net Neutrality Rules, Setting Up Court Battle
The FCC also filed a motion to move the case from the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati to the D.C. Circuit in Washington.
NCTA
Portland, Ore: FCC Policy Denying Cities $3.75 Billion a Year
Portland wants to apply their standard 5 percent right-of-way fee to cable broadband providers.
USTelecom
Federal Communications Commission Updates Border Gateway Protocol Reporting
Regulations would require providers to submit annual reports on risk mitigation.
Sixth Circuit
GOP-Leaning Sixth Circuit to Hear Net Neutrality Case
The Sixth Circuit was selected by lottery because national and state trade groups had filed identical appeals in four other circuits.
Nathan Simington
FCC Seeks To Help Schools, Libraries Defend Against Cyber Threats
A proposed $200 million pilot program was approved by a 3-2 vote
E-Rate
FCC Likely to Approve Cybersecurity Funding for Schools and Libraries
Industry advocates want clarification as the FCC moves ahead with cybersecurity funding for educational institutions
NCTA
ISPs Take the FCC to Court Over Net Neutrality Rules
The ISPs also filed a petition Friday asking the FCC to stay the Net Neutrality rules by June 7
Peter Welch
White House Laments Passing of the ACP
Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, says: ‘I’m not giving up this fight.’
AI
Colorado Cracks Down on AI Deceptions in Campaign Ads
Colorado Governor signs into law AI disinformation bill, days after similar FCC proposal
FCC
Rosenworcel Proposes Updated Orbital Debris Rules
Updated rules would require satellites to meet specific metrics that limit risk of in-space collisions.
Cybersecurity
Identity of Seattle Public Library Cyber Attackers Still Undisclosed
Five days since an alleged ransomware attack hit the Seattle Public Library, authorities have yet to disclose key details, including who was behind the attack.
ECF
Rosenworcel Defends FCC's Authority to Expand E-Rate to WiFi Hotspots
The FCCs responsibility is to keep universal services in line with evolving telecommunications, Rosenworcel says.
FCC
Broadband Providers Continue to Push Back on Bulk Billing Ban
The proposal, first announced in March, has not been released publicly.
FCC
Congress Pushes for National Broadband Strategy With NTIA Reauthorization Act
The Act requires the NTIA to harmonize more than 100 federal initiatives to expand high-speed internet. It also increases reporting and oversight requirements.
