Fiber
CEOs Call for Regulatory Reform to Retire Copper Networks
Decades-old regulations are stifling broadband innovation and slowing the transition to fiber, they said.
Fiber
Decades-old regulations are stifling broadband innovation and slowing the transition to fiber, they said.
Broadband's Impact
Telecom providers say new mandates are unnecessary, point to market-driven solutions.
Broadband Mapping and Data
The proceeding is unlikely to move forward under a Republican FCC.
Public Safety
Surge in network vandalism and theft prompt industry push for tougher laws protecting communications infrastructure.
Commerce
The investment firm CEO hasn't been vocal on telecom issues.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Industry groups are urging FCC to reject long-term symmetrical speed goals.
Fiber
Association said ISPs are not being cut out of competition.
data caps
Digital Liberty says a ban on usage-based billing would harm consumers and competition.
Infrastructure
Local approaches may resolve cost and delay challenges, experts say.
Digital Inclusion
Despite industry claims of affordable broadband, consumers report financial strain and show support for mandated price caps.
Fiber
The $94.7 billion investment reported in 2023 came from leading wireline, wireless, and cable providers.
Section 706
Raising the benchmark could have unintended consequences for the BEAD program
Eighth Circuit
ISP Lawyer Says ‘Disparate Impact’ Standard Never Authorized by Congress
Pole Attachments
The FCC protects telecom provider access to utility poles.
Infrastructure
The bill's opposers argue it threatens the work of local governments and ISPs in preparation for BEAD.
Second Circuit
Industry groups asked SCOTUS to strike down the Affordable Broadband Act – but only after net neutrality is sorted out.