BEAD
Broad Coalition Urges NTIA to Make BEAD Network Performance Data Public
Labor and public interest groups concerned over LEO providers' ability to carry out their commitments.
New America
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Spectrum
U.S. Should Prioritize Satellite Spectrum Sharing at WRC, Groups Say
With its own LEO constellations in the works, host country China may be on board
Spectrum
CBRS Proponents Reiterate Opposition to Higher Power
‘The spectrum access systems have no way of dealing with this.’
Spectrum
Satellite Experts Like FCC Proposals to Increase Spectrum Access
The agency is considering upping power limits and opening spectrum for low-earth orbit satellite use.
Spectrum
Spectrum Bill Raises Questions on Equity, Wi-Fi, and Rural Reach
Anchor institution panelists warned of broadband setbacks.
Net Neutrality
Public Interest Groups Quiet on Net Neutrality Ahead of Aug. 8 Supreme Court Deadline
A decades-old legal battle could be over.
BEAD
NTIA Rewrites Rules for BEAD, Forcing States to Rebid Broadband Projects
But NTIA declines to issue high-cost threshold
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.
Expert Opinion
Jessica Dine: So You Want BEAD to Be Tech Neutral?
BEAD should use all technologies, but not all technologies are equal.
BEAD
NTIA Urged to Consider Tech-Neutral Approach for $42.5B BEAD Expansion
Groups say alternative technologies are essential to meet BEAD’s universal broadband goals.
Spectrum
Tech Company Offers Spectrum-Sharing Plan to Help Public Safety
Axon offers a compromise to protect Wi-Fi users.
FCC
Groups Oppose Bill Linking E-Rate Funds to Content Filtering
The bill would also bar kids under 13 from creating social media accounts.
OTI
Group Points To A Few Early Problems With Broadband Labels
Open Technology Institute thinks the FCC needs to address problems with ISP labels to ensure the intent of the mandate is being honored.
FCC
Education Groups Dispute Claims of E-Rate ‘Waste’ in Wireless Connectivity
Heritage Foundation assers no correlation between the provision of Wi-Fi hotspots and improved educational outcomes.
Cox Communications
Big ISPs Want FCC To Block State USF Mandates
At issue now is whether the FCC has left the door open for states to require them to contribute to state USF programs.
OTI
Maryland Bans TikTok on State Network, New Head of Open Technology Institute, UScellular Expands 5G
The ban will also apply to other Chinese and Russian technologies and applications.
