ACP
Supporters Rally for Affordable Internet Access through ACP
A U.S. senator, FCC commissioners, and a White House official rallied alongside public interest and industry groups for the subsidy program.
OTI
Wireless Providers, Others, Disagree on Allocating Spectrum Without Auction Authority
Carriers like AT&T want temporary licenses, while smaller providers and think tanks pushed for spectrum sharing.
Expert Opinion
L Harriman: The Critical Role of the ACP in Closing the Digital Divide
Unless Congress acts now, America will lose a key element in the effort to close the digital divide.
Randy May
Can the FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Survive the Major Questions Doctrine?
Justice Brett Kavanaugh is on record as saying net neutrality is unlawful.
Broadband Live
Affordable Connectivity Program Rally on April 30
The event will be in person at Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library, located at 1630 7th St NW in Washington, and live online.
FCC
Connectivity Advocates Join Industry and Landlords in Opposing Bulk Billing Proposal
EducationSuperHighway told FCC staff the practice can benefit low-income residents.
Geoffrey Starks
Beeper CEO Draws a Crowd at the FCC
The dispute has been described as the Blue Bubble (iPhone) vs. Green Bubble (Android) debate.
OTI
Coalition to Reform USF Raises Alarm About FCC Exempting Broadband Providers
Thursday's draft net neutrality order excuses broadband internet service providers from contributions.
FCC
FCC to Vote on Reinstating Net Neutrality Rules
The agency will take up the measure on April 25.
BDC
Advocacy and Opposition in Digital Discrimination Reporting Mandates
Advocates propose merging digital discrimination reporting requirements with existing Broadband Data Collection.
OTI
Net Neutrality Commenters Continue to Disagree on Network Slicing
Public interest groups say the practice could allow mobile providers to skirt rules on paid prioritization
FCC
Broadband Providers Push Back on Proposed Bulk Billing Ban
NCTA urged the commission to seek input before concluding the practice should be blocked.
FCC
House Passes Funding Minibus Excluding ACP, Rip-and-Replace
The House of Representatives passed a $1.1 trillion spending package Friday morning which omits funding for key broadband initiatives.
FSF
At Free State Event, Most Industry and Academics Dump on FCC Regulation
The officials criticized the agency’s proposal to create more stringent regulations on broadband access.
Defense Department
Implementation Steps for National Spectrum Strategy Announced
The implementation plan aims to bolster the U.S. spectrum workforce to support future wireless policy and innovation.
EFF
Industry, Non-profits React Predictably to FCC’s Proposed Net Neutrality Reinstatement
Many public interest groups highlighted what they said was the increased importance of broadband as a public utility.
