John Windhausen - Broadband Breakfast

Education

Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition Taps Joey Wender as Executive Director

Wender joins SHLB from the Capital Projects Fund at the Treasury Department, where he oversaw billions in broadband infrastructure.

Donald Trump

Experts Predict BEAD, USF Reforms in 2025

Broadband experts McDowell, Olsen predict BEAD, USF reforms under Trump.

Broadband's Impact

Windhausen Stepping Down as Head of SHLB in 2025

The coalition is now in search of its next executive director.

E-Rate

FCC's Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program Faces Uncertain Future

Upcoming Chairman Carr, along with Commissioner Nathan Simington, previously dissented from the decision.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on November 20, 2024 – What Happens to Homework and Wi-Fi Hot Spots?

Join us as our expert panel explores the potential impacts and challenges of the FCC’s off-premise Wi-Fi funding.

Fiber

FCC Urged to Restore CLEC Access to Dark Fiber

Critics say a 2020 FCC decision has led to competitive issues in the broadband market.

FCC

Groups Push FCC to Reform Utility Pole Replacement Policies

The coalition wants utility pole replacement costs split between pole owners and attachers.

FCC

Enough Talk About Pole Attachments – It’s Time for Action!

The lack of pole attachment policies could hinder or even hold-up even the best laid deployment plans.

Broadband's Impact

After BEAD Letter of Credit Changes, Work Still Remains, Advocates Say

Group who pushed for LOC changes are looking to ensure state contracts work well with performance bonds.

Middle Mile

Industry Optimistic About Calls for a Targeted ‘Buy America’ Waiver Ahead of Broadband Awards

Strict domestic manufacturing requirements may hinder the success of the $42.5 billion BEAD Program.

Fifth Circuit

Appeals Court Denies Petition Challenging FCC Administration of Universal Service Fund

The matter is also in front of the 6th and 11th Circuit courts.

FCC

Library and Education Technology Groups Pan FCC Proposal for New E-Rate Procurement

Responders fear that updating the E-Rate process will increase complexity for applicants.

FCC

Federal Communications Commission Wants to Allow Wi-Fi School Buses to Receive Funding

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the proposal at a meeting of the National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training.

IIJA

SHLB Executive Director Calls for ‘Build America, Buy America’ Waivers

Windhausen argued that without these waivers, anchor institutions will be particularly hard hit by “Buy America” requirements.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Proposes Section 230 Repeal, Spectrum Innovation Act, E-Rate Bidding

The conservative firebrand attributes says the banning of her personal Twitter is the result of social media’s left-wing bias.