Infrastructure
Experts: BEAD Success Hinges on States Supplementing FCC Pole Rules
Local approaches may resolve cost and delay challenges, experts say.
New York
News about New York broadband
Infrastructure
GoNetspeed: Pole Regs in Massachusetts Threaten BEAD Success
Company says it can take years to access poles in the Bay State.
Digital Inclusion
Survey: Rising Internet Bills Add to Consumer Frustration Amid Inflation
Despite industry claims of affordable broadband, consumers report financial strain and show support for mandated price caps.
Affordability
N.Y. Attorney General Wants Supreme Court to Back Off State Law
Says high court should allow N.Y. to enforce the Affordable Broadband Act, which requires 25 Mbps for $15/month or 200 Mbps for $20/month
Multicultural Media Telecom and Internet Council
Tech Think Tanks Fighting N.Y. Broadband Law in Supreme Court
Public Knowledge says Second Circuit 'got it right.'
Public Safety
Regulators, States, Private Sector Urge Solution to Child Safety Online
Two federal efforts aimed at protecting children online have stalled as Congress went on a six-week recess without a vote.
Charter
N.Y. Orders Charter to Provide $15 Broadband to Low-Income Residents
The public service commission said Charter violated a merger approval order
New York
New York Granted BEAD Initial Proposal Approval
New York was allocated $664 million from BEAD.
Maine
Maine Releases BEAD Prequalification Requirements
Prequalification phase will evaluate financial, technical, operational and managerial capacity.
Biden-Harris Administration
Federal Municipal Network Support Declining, Warns Experts
Despite initial federal support, funding programs are not supportive of municipal broadband.
Missouri
Missouri Opens BEAD Prequalification Process
The process will determine ISP capability to complete the proposed projects.
FCC
West Virginia Has Worst Internet, Claims DesignRush
The state had the highest average number of complaints to the FCC about internet per 100,000 broadband serviceable locations.
New York
New York Signs Social Media Algorithm Block for Minors
The bill requires social media platforms to cease using algorithms for children's online accounts.
New York
New York Releases BEAD Prequalification Requirements
The prequalification application process will open on June 21.
Expert Opinion
Second Circuit Preemption Decision Likely Won’t Save New York Broadband Rate Regulation Scheme
The Second Circuit’s decision is well-written but exhibits a narrow understanding of conflict preemption.
Second Circuit
Federal Inaction on ACP Spurs State-led Broadband Subsidies
As federal ACP support wanes, state broadband subsidy solutions in New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia offer innovative solutions to maintain connectivity.
