Rip and Replace
Senate Passes Defense Bill with $3 Billion in Rip and Replace Funding
It will now head to President Biden's desk.
Congress
Guthrie Selected to Chair House Energy and Commerce Committee
Kentucky Republican to lead influential committee overseeing energy, broadband, and technology policy.
Rural
Senate Passes Bill to Ease SEC Reporting Rules on Rural Providers
Bill simplifies SEC reporting for providers with High-Cost support and assets under $10 million.
Broadband's Impact
Accessibility Needs Take Center Stage in FCC’s Customer Service Inquiry
Telecom providers say new mandates are unnecessary, point to market-driven solutions.
USF
Ajit Pai: Congress Should Fund the USF
Congress would have to act in order for tech companies to be assessed, said Pai
Public Safety
Telecom Industry Summit Puts Focus on Harms from Copper Theft
Surge in network vandalism and theft prompt industry push for tougher laws protecting communications infrastructure.
Satellite
NTCA: Satellite Internet Not a Substitute for Wireline
Satellite differs from wireline on price, reliability, and security, trade group says.
Election 2024
President Biden Mentions Infrastructure Program as He and Others Congratulate Trump
In his Rose Garden statement of congratulations to Trump, Biden reiterated and emphasized the role of his administration's infrastructure law.
fourth circuit
NTCA CEO Wants Stronger Copyright Protection for ISPs
Inconsistent court rulings force ISPs to make tough choices on user disconnections.
NTCA
USDA Announces $173 Million in Additional ReConnect Funding
ReConnect Program funding will flow to ten states.
NTCA
Midco Says it Should Keep Unsubsidized Competitor Status
Adjacent providers say they had subsidy awards reduced because of a misclassification.
NTCA
Harris’ Proposed Corporate Tax Hike Could Alter ISPs’ BEAD Plans
Under current law, BEAD grants are taxable income at federal level.
NTCA
More ISPs Say Midco Misclassification Cost Them Subsidy Support
They say Midco doesn't offer voice service in their areas.
Fifth Circuit
NTCA Survey Underscores Risks of Lost USF Support
A Fifth Circuit Court decision threatens funding of the $8.1 billion subsidy program
IRA
Rural Leaders See Their Hospitals Closing Without Robust Broadband
The Biden administration's broadband initiatives were described as crucial for saving rural hospitals.
NTCA
NTCA CEO: 'Give BEAD a Chance'
The group has told the federal government some rules might keep its members from participating.
