Eighth Circuit
Eighth Circuit Denies Industry Petition for Expedited Briefing in Digital Discrimination Challenge
Trade groups challenging the rules hoped for a ruling before the agency can begin enforcement in September.
NCTA
Originally the National Cable and Telecommunications Association, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, is a trade association representing major cable and television companies. NCTA’s member companies connect more than 82 million customers to high-speed internet.
FCC
Broadband Providers Oppose Another Petition to Change FCC Pole Rules
A coalition of utility companies asked the FCC to discard part of its new pole attachment rules.
FCC
FCC Approves SCS Framework, 'All-In' Pricing, New Emergency Code
Republican Commissioners dissented from the all-in pricing rules.
events
Make Methodologies for Broadband Performance Publicly Available: Panelists
The labels are tools to assist consumers in easily accessing information regarding the price, speed, latency, and privacy.
Expert Opinion
Kristian Stout: Internet for All Won’t Happen Without Real Pole Access Reform
The FCC should encourage solutions that help facilitate make-ready work when utilities are dragging their feet.
Comcast
ISPs Pressing FCC to Relax Section 214 Requirements
The FCC's 2015 net neutrality rules did not erect regulatory entry and exit barriers.
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.
Jerry Moran
Georgia House Votes to Exempt BEAD, ARPA Grants from State Taxes
The measure now heads to the Georgia Senate, passing the House by a vote of 162-1.
Infrastructure
FCC to Vote on Pole Attachments at December Meeting
Telecom and utility companies have been clashing on replacement costs.
NCTA
Industries Revive Familiar Arguments After Net Neutrality Announcement
Telecoms oppose the measure, while major software companies side with the FCC.
FCC
FCC Rejects Petition to Reconsider Broadband Consumer Label Rules
A petition called for broadband consumer label to not require providers to disclose monthly fees.
NCTA
FCC’s Proposed Rules on Robotexts Will Limit Wireless Providers’ Effectiveness: Industry
The ruling would prevent providers from accessing emergency and government services, they say.
Expert Opinion
Johnny Kampis: Broadband Industry Hopeful to Get Waivers from Biden Administration Protectionist Policies
The Buy America mandate could seriously hamper the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.
Infrastructure
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.
Expert Opinion
Lindsay Mark Lewis: As Inflation Spiked, Broadband is ‘The Dog That Didn’t Bark’
Why have internet prices remained constant while demand surges? It all boils down to investment.
