FCC
Lawyers Backing FCC Cautiously Optimistic Ahead of Supreme Court USF Case Showdown
Telecom companies, public interest groups, and both the Biden and Trump administrations are united in the fight over the FCC’s Universal Service Fund.
Net Neutrality
Sixth Circuit Denies Rehearing in Net Neutrality Challenge
Public interest groups face an uphill battle in challenging the Sixth Circuit’s ruling, especially without FCC support.
Digital Inclusion
Affordable Connectivity Program's End Spurs State-Level Action on Broadband
States are exploring new approaches to maintain broadband affordability for low-income households.
Expert Opinion
Rep. Louis Riggs: BEAD's Groundhog Day Moment
No reputable provider is going to propose serving areas that do not make sense with fiber.
Expert Opinion
Johnny Kampis: Shot Clock Reforms Will Help Close Digital Divide
Reducing regulatory burdens will be key to ensuring the speedy and efficient growth of broadband.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on February 12, 2025 - The Future of Affordable Broadband
Broader GOP signals suggest major changes ahead for Biden-era connectivity programs.
USF
Broadband Industry, Advocates Defend USF to High Court
They said the underlying statute should survive even if SCOTUS expands the non-delegation doctrine.
12 Days of Broadband
Loper Bright, A Court Ruling That Changes How D.C. Operates
Loper Bright sets the stage for a Republican-led overhaul of broadband and telecom policy in 2025.
Mobile
Public Interest Groups Want T-Mobile-UScellular Merger Blocked
Advocates called for strict conditions if the merger proceeds.
USF
Supreme Court to Decide Fate of $8 Billion Broadband Fund
The outcome could affect millions who depend on the USF for affordable communication services.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Benton: Affordability Blocks FCC’s Connectivity Goals
Section 706 Report should recognize high internet costs keep millions offline, Benton said.
Wireless
Consumer Groups: ‘Device Unlocking Boosts Wireless Competition’
Eighteen consumer groups pushed the FCC to adopt a uniform 60-day phone unlocking standard.
AnchorNETS
Policy Experts Note Importance of FCC Regulatory Authority
Panel discussed USF, ACP, and Net Neutrality
Eighth Circuit
FCC Lawyer Defends Digital Discrimination Rules Before Eighth Circuit
ISP Lawyer Says ‘Disparate Impact’ Standard Never Authorized by Congress
Digital Inclusion
Anchor Institutions Play Key Role in Digital Literacy: Benton Senior Fellow
55 percent of people surveyed were not confident in their ability to use the internet, a study found.
