FCC
FCC’s New Era in Broadband Mapping and Transparency
Current broadband mapping and data initiatives at the FCC appear poised to usher in a new era of transparency in the realm of digital connectivity.
Jessica Rosenworcel
Jessica Rosenworcel was appointed as a chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission in 2012, but stepped down in January 2025.
FCC
Cruz Wants Congressional Appropriations to Fund Universal Service
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel has argued that appropriations make the USF less stable.
Defense Department
Thune and Cruz Introduce Bill to Reinstate FCC Auction Authority
The bill would also require the NTIA to flag 2,500 megahertz of federal spectrum for repurposing.
Senate Appropriations
FCC Confirms April as Final Month of ACP Funding
Bipartisan legislation aimed at extending the program remains at a standstill in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Comcast
ISPs Pressing FCC to Relax Section 214 Requirements
The FCC's 2015 net neutrality rules did not erect regulatory entry and exit barriers.
Digital Inclusion
FCC Survey Finds Majority of ACP Participants Didn't Have Quality Internet Access Before
According those responding to a December survey, 80 percent claimed affordability as the main barrier.
Net Neutrality
Content Delivery Networks Want to Be Excluded From Net Neutrality Rules
CDNs were not covered in the 2015 net neutrality order, and Akamai wants to make sure it stays that way.
Connectivity Standards Alliance
Tech and Telecom Groups Want Cyber Trust Mark Labeling Voluntary
The groups also said no single set of requirements can be appropriate for all IoT devices.
FCC
23 Million Might Have to Re-Enroll in Affordable Connectivity Program
The digital inclusion program manager of KC Digital Drive made the comments on Wednesday.
Election 2024
FCC Launches Committee Focusing on Impact of Artificial Intelligence
The committee will delve into the ramifications of emerging AI technologies concerning consumer privacy and protection.
Fifth Circuit
Cable Trade Groups Take FCC To Court Over Digital Discrimination Rules
Adoption of the disparate impact standard exceeds the FCC’s statutory authority, NCTA says.
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.
Robocall
FCC Addresses Accessibility Gaps in Emergency Alerts in February Meeting
The agency also introduced regulations to simplify consumers revoking consent for robocalls.
Lifeline
FCC Chair Unveils Latest ACP Metrics at Net Inclusion 2024
The survey highlighted concerns of 81 percent of households with schoolchildren about potential loss of the ACP.
Defense Department
Broadband People: Three New Chiefs at FCC Bureaus
Three new leaders at the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs, Public Safety and Homeland Security and Media Bureau.
Digital Inclusion
Jessica Rosenworcel Pushes Congress on Affordable Connectivity Program
The FCC chairwoman reminded lawmakers the fund will freeze enrollments next Thursday, on February 8.
