BEAD
Federal BEAD Rules Claim Neutrality, But Critics See Bias
Some panelists said new rules impose unequal requirements on broadband providers, others called changes 'largely positive'
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.
Defense Department
Cable Industry Pushes Congress to Protect Wi-Fi and Shared Spectrum
Senate Commerce Democrats also said the committee's spectrum language jeopradized Wi-Fi and pushed for a markup session.
Satellite
EU to Approve SES Acquisition of Intelsat, Sources Say
Satellite company still waiting on FCC approval.
Digital Inclusion
One Year Without the Affordable Connectivity Program
Without the broadband subsidy, families are facing harsh tradeoffs to stay connected.
Digital Inclusion
Industry Escalates Fight Against State Broadband ‘Rate Regulation’
ACA Connects study predicts steep investment drop; while major trade groups urge DOJ to preempt state laws
Pole Attachments
Cable, Utilities at Odds on Contractor Approval for Pole Work
NCTA proposed a 30-day deadline for utilities to greenlight an ISP's contractor.
Defense Department
Digital Progress Institute Backs Spectrum Pipeline
The Defense Department has reportedly proposed auctioning CBRS spectrum.
enforcement
Telecom Industry Groups: FCC Can’t Issue Fines After Jarkesy
The agency's chairman has defended its enforcement power.
Public Safety
Voice Providers, Public Safety at Odds on Loosening Outage Reporting
Reply comments came in for the FCC's 'delete, delete, delete' docket on Monday.
FCC
Advocates Urge FCC to Apply CALM Act to Streaming, Citing Disability Concerns
Industry groups say the law was written for traditional broadcast and cable, not internet-based services
FCC
Trump EO Could Gut FCC Digital Discrimination Rules
The agency embraced ‘disparate impact’ in its 2023 regulations.
Benton
In ‘Delete’ Docket, Advocates Want Improvements to Lifeline, E-Rate and Local Control
Public interest groups say the FCC should modernize, not dismantle, key programs.
Briefs
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Broadband Theft and Vandalism
The bill would amend federal criminal law to explicitly include broadband facilities under protections for communications infrastructure
Broadband's Impact
Trade Groups Ask FCC to Loosen Engineer Certification, Broadband Label Rules
The agency had requested input on rules it could consider repealing.
Public Safety
NCTA: Vandalism of Communications Infrastructure on the Rise
There were 5,770 incidents of theft and vandalism nationally between June and December last year.
FCC
Industry Backs FCC’s Push to Eliminate ‘Outdated’ Regulations
Broadcasters, cable, and wireless groups have extensive wish lists for the FCC’s ‘Delete, Delete, Delete’ initiative.
