AEI
Panelists Disagree Over FCC's Junk Fee Approach
Expert panelists on Broadband Breakfast Live Online divided on whether Rosenworcel's approach to junk fees was too sweeping.
Bulk Billing
Advocacy Groups Support Rosenworcel’s Bulk Billing Ban
'For the many tenants trapped with high-cost or less-capable internet that does not meet their needs, an opt-out option provides a vital escape,' advocates say
marsha blackburn
Congressional Review Act Not a 2025 Option for Net Neutrality, Religious Broadcasters Say
Net Neutrality rules were set before key deadline, religious broadcasting group says
FCC
USF Not Immediately Impacted by Fifth Circuit Ruling: FCC Official
The court ruled the fund's contribution scheme unconstitutional last week.
Net Neutrality
Sen. Marsha Blackburn Attempts to Block Net Neutrality
The longtime Net Neutrality foe filed a joint resolution to nullify the FCC’s new regulations.
usda
Federal Agencies Release Memorandum of Understanding
The agreement was signed in May and creates uniform formats across agencies for broadband grant programs.
Consumers’ Research
Broadband Industry, Advocates Uneasy about Fifth Circuit USF Ruling
The court held yesterday that the $8 billion subsidy program was unconstitutional.
Fifth Circuit
Experts Call for USF Update
Experts tout USF as outdated as Fifth Circuit rules it unconstitutional.
AI
Chamber of Commerce Calls FCC's AI Proposal 'Premature'
“The Commission should leverage existing law…to combat bad actors,” Chamber says
Fifth Circuit
Fifth Circuit Rules USF Unconstitutional
The decision creates a split with other circuits, making an appeal to the Supreme Court likely.
Verizon
Democratic Senators Concerned About T-Mobile-UScellular Merger
'Additional consolidation in the market would have far-reaching effects, reducing choices for consumers,' Senate Democrats say.
Junk Fees
Satellite Provider Opposes Early Termination Fee Immunity For Cable Companies
“Regulating only a single class of traditional video service providers while leaving all other competitors untouched would harm consumers and competition,” DIRECTV says
Speed Test
FCC Launches New Mobile Speed Test App
The app will enable users to obtain information about their mobile network performance.
FCC
Bulk Billing Advocacy Alliance Launched
The Alliance will educate policymakers on the benefits of bulk billing arrangements for broadband services.
FCC
February AT&T Outage Blocked 92 Million Calls FCC Says
The outage also blocked 25 million 911 calls and affected the nationwide first responder network.
FCC
Intrepid, Tillman Fiber Secure Combined $1B Debt Financing
The money for fiber networks comes from French financial services company.
