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Spectrum
Utilities Oppose Plan to Assign 4.9 GHz Band to FirstNet
The proposal to put FirstNet in charge of the band called for blocking non-public safety users.
Spectrum
The proposal to put FirstNet in charge of the band called for blocking non-public safety users.
USF
The court held yesterday that the $8 billion subsidy program was unconstitutional.
Net Neutrality
The decision could have a big impact on two pending cases involving the Federal Communications Commission, including net neutrality.
Net Neutrality
The groups worry a future Republican FCC would be less interested in defending the rules.
Digital Inclusion
The proposal, first announced in March, has not been released publicly.
Digital Inclusion
The FCC may have breached federal regulations by introducing a last-minute safe harbor in its recent digital discrimination policies.
Digital Inclusion
A U.S. senator, FCC commissioners, and a White House official rallied alongside public interest and industry groups for the subsidy program.
Spectrum
Carriers like AT&T want temporary licenses, while smaller providers and think tanks pushed for spectrum sharing.
Expert Opinion
Unless Congress acts now, America will lose a key element in the effort to close the digital divide.
Net Neutrality
Justice Brett Kavanaugh is on record as saying net neutrality is unlawful.
Broadband Live
The event will be in person at Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library, located at 1630 7th St NW in Washington, and live online.
Digital Inclusion
EducationSuperHighway told FCC staff the practice can benefit low-income residents.
Antitrust
The dispute has been described as the Blue Bubble (iPhone) vs. Green Bubble (Android) debate.
Universal Service
Thursday's draft net neutrality order excuses broadband internet service providers from contributions.
Net Neutrality
The agency will take up the measure on April 25.
Digital Inclusion
Advocates propose merging digital discrimination reporting requirements with existing Broadband Data Collection.