Universal Service
Coalition Wants Funds for Rip and Replace, Advertising Universal Service, Washington State Broadband
A coalition of telecom associations are urging Congress to appropriate money to fund the Rip and Replace program.
Universal Service
Federal Broadband Subsidies Essential for Long-Term BEAD Success: Experts
It’s not just about building networks, but providing affordability through programs like the ACP.
Universal Service
Rural Providers Urge FCC to Verify Unsubsidized Coverage Ahead of Enhanced ACAM Awards
The FCC’s challenge process is insufficient to allocate Enhanced ACAM funds, the Rural Broadband Association said.
Universal Service
Sixth Circuit Appeals Court Denies Petition Challenging FCC Jurisdiction on Universal Service Fund
Sixth Circuit adopted reasons from another appeal court.
Concerns About Tribal Funding from NTCA, Ed Markey and Twitter Verification, T-Mobile 5G
NTCA is concerned federal broadband funding in tribal areas may not be enough for long-term support.
Starlink Lights Up Ukraine, Russians Offered Crypto to Surrender, Broadband Playbook Released
Amid internet blackouts in Ukraine, Starlink is providing internet to keep Ukrainians connected during the invasion.
Funding
Broadband Infrastructure Playbook will Push Benefits of Fiber, Help States Craft Fund Applications
The Fiber Broadband Association and the NTCA Rural Broadband Association said it will release the book before May 2022.
Fiber
Fiber Connect 2021 Panelists Reflect on Political Action During Pandemic and Concerns
Industry association reps discussed changing attitudes in Washington about broadband and concerns about political action.
Artificial Intelligence
Connectivity Will Need To Keep Up With The Advent Of New Tech, Says Expert
February 24, 2021 – It used to be that technology had to keep up with the deployment of the growing ubiquity of broadband innovations. But the pace of technological advancements in the home is starting a conversation about whether connectivity can keep up. That’s according to Shawn DuBravac, an acco
5G Wireless
Senate Commerce Hearing Tackles Barriers to the Short-Staffed 5G Deployment Initiatives
WASHINGTON, January 22, 2020 – Senators and witnesses from government agencies and technology firms agreed Wednesday at a hearing that the lack of a skilled workforce remains a major barrier to widespread 5G deployment. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss, said that in the race t
Broadband Mapping & Data
Lifeline Remains the Best Method for Connecting All Americans, Says FCC’s Geoffrey Starks
WASHINGTON, December 11, 2019 – The most vulnerable members of the population need to have the critical services they need from the Lifeline Program, Federal Communication Commissioner Geoffrey Starks said Tuesday at a Practicing Law Institute conference. Lifeline remains the best method to keep eve
