USF
Broadband Industry, Advocates Uneasy about Fifth Circuit USF Ruling
The court held yesterday that the $8 billion subsidy program was unconstitutional.
USF
Experts Call for USF Update
Experts tout USF as outdated as Fifth Circuit rules it unconstitutional.
USF
Fifth Circuit Rules USF Unconstitutional
The decision creates a split with other circuits, making an appeal to the Supreme Court likely.
White House
Possible Harris VP Choice Wants Big Tech and ISPs to Support Rural Fund
Democratic Senator from Arizona wants to lower the cost of high-speed internet for consumers and rural providers.
Universal Service
FCC Approves E-Rate for Wi-Fi Hotspots
Like another E-Rate expansion last year, the order passed along party lines.
Rural
Armstrong to Pay $6.5 Million for Overcharging FCC Subsidy Fund
The Justice Department said Armstrong failed to 'comply with FCC regulations that governed what costs they were allowed to report for purposes of claiming subsidy payments ..."
Briefs
Affordable Broadband Campaign Launches Website
The website will serve as a launching point for the group's advocacy measures.
USF
NTCA CEO Calls for USF Reform
‘The USF contribution mechanism is sadly really outdated and needs to be repaired,’ NTCA CEO says
FCC
Rosenworcel Defends FCC Policies at Budget Hearing
GOP lawmakers and commissioners aired grievances with several agency actions.
Mobile
TruConnect Gets ETC Certification In Iowa in Four Months
The company’s affiliate has been waiting 11 years for the same approval from the FCC.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on July 24, 2024 - Reforming the Universal Service Fund
The program has seen recent decline in the contribution base and a significant shift to broadband connections.
Briefs
FCC Seeks Comment on TDS-RiverStreet Deal
The first round of public comments is due on July 17 .
Rural
Rip-and-Replace Continues to Feel Funding Shortfall, FCC Says
Just 14 companies have finished replacing gear from Huawei and ZTE.
USF
AT&T CEO: Big Tech Should Pay Its Fair Share
‘Why shouldn’t [Big Tech] participate in ensuring affordable and equitable access to the services of today?’ AT&T says
Net Neutrality
Chamber of Commerce Joins ISPs in Pushing Sixth Circuit to Hear Net Neutrality Case
The FCC wants the case moved to the D.C. Circuit, which has previously ruled in the agency's favor on net neutrality.
Digital Inclusion
DOJ and FCC Defend Digital Discrimination Rules to Eighth Circuit
Industry groups sued to block the rules in February. Oral arguments are set for late September.
