Satellite
Satellite Broadband Emerges as Major Player in Federal BEAD Program
Satellite providers are securing 22 percent of federal broadband funding by offering immediate connectivity where fiber deployment could take years.
WISPA
Established in 2004, WISPA – Broadband Without Boundaries, formerly known as the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association, is a trade association representing companies that deliver fixed wireless, fiber, and other reliable broadband solutions— especially to rural and unserved areas across the country.
BEAD
WISPA Says BEAD Contracts Risked Driving Providers Away
The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association said restrictive clauses could stall broadband construction timelines.
Rural
WISPs Dispute Speed Test Report
An Ookla speed test analysis found speeds were increasing at larger WISPs, but were mostly below federal benchmarks.
Broadband Mapping and Data
WISP Speeds Rising, But So are Starlink’s, Ookla Says
The company predicted increased competition between the two for rural broadband subs.
FCC
Advocates Urge FCC to Preserve Broadband Transparency Labels
Groups met with commissioners ahead of Oct. 28 vote.
WISP
Fixed Wireless Providers Celebrate Policy Progress
At annual industry gathering, wireless industry leaders cite progress in Washington and state capitols.
Spectrum
Hudson: FCC Should ‘Be Very Careful’ About Disrupting CBRS
Republican lawmakers in both chambers of Congress have called for protecting the band.
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Proposes to Rollback Some Broadband Transparency Rules
Proposal would remove six consumer disclosure requirements
Spectrum
WISPA to FCC: Don’t Sell General Access CBRS Spectrum
The group noted most CBRS devices are associated with at least one general access license.
BEAD
WISPA Mostly Happy as Tentative BEAD Results Come In
The group is worried satellite providers are eating into the share of non-fiber locations.
USF
Rural Telcos Urge Focus on Operational Expenses for Universal Service
WISPA said the smallest ISPs shouldn't have to contribute.
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Proposal to Scale Back Broadband Standards Draws Fire
Rural co-ops press FCC for symmetrical 100 * 100 Mbps broadband standard
New Mexico
New Mexico WISP Fears Overbuilding
The state posted its tentative BEAD winners this week.
NTIA
NTIA Drops Weiss Ratings for Letters of Credit
Agency will now approve LOCs from 'well capitalized' banks, or NCUA insured credit unions
BEAD
WISPA Argues Support for FWA Creates BEAD Funding Surplus for States
Others say BEAD rules don’t allow it.
Michael Santorelli
Study Finds BEAD Locations Plummet After Rule Changes
Does Connecticut need any BEAD money?
