Public Safety
Axon Waiver for Surveillance Devices Gets FCC Approval, Citing Public Safety
Critics said devices could disrupt Wi-Fi and fixed wireless services in the heavily trafficked Wi-Fi band.
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.
Funding
Experts Address RDOF’s Unanswered Questions
Halfway through its decade-long timeline, the $20 billion rural broadband subsidy program grapples with unresolved issues.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Providers Want FCC Data Cap Inquiry Dropped
The proceeding is unlikely to move forward under a Republican FCC.
Broadband Mapping and Data
WISPA Pushes Back on Calls for Symmetrical Gigabit Broadband Standard
Industry groups are urging FCC to reject long-term symmetrical speed goals.
OTI
Consumer Groups and CTIA Differ on Higher Power Levels for CBRS Spectrum
The FCC asked for input on updates to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum in August.
Telehealth
Some D.C. Trade Groups Respond to Trump Victory
NRECA, WISPA, and others reveal priorities for Trump’s second term.
SpaceX
Maine's Free Starlink Initiative Sparks Debate Over Rural Broadband Solutions
These locations will remain eligible for fiber deployment under BEAD.
Tribal
Infrastructure Projects on Tribal Lands Must Consult Tribal Governments: Wispapalooza
Providers should hold the sales pitch and listen to the needs of a given tribe, they said.
Rural
Minnesota State Broadband Advocacy Tip: Talk to Staff
Relationships with staffers can be helpful when engaging government officials, experts said.
BEAD
One BEAD Requirement Making You Nervous? Ask for a Waiver
"An application with a waiver in there is something I can look at," said state broadband officer.
BEAD
WISPA Not Done Working to Ease Wireless Participation in BEAD
The group is working on model legislation for states, its state advocacy manager said.
BEAD
NTIA Continuing Work on Permit Streamlining
The agency has been working to prevent permit backlogs ahead of BEAD.
WISPAPALOOZA
NTIA’s Next Innovation Fund Round Likely to Focus on Software
The round is expected to make around $400 million available.
BEAD
ISPs Warned: Watch Out for BEAD’s Longer Quiet Periods
After fielding applications, Louisiana is still locking down commitments for nine percent of its eligible locations.
Expert Opinion
Steven Schwerbel: BEAD Will Succeed If WISPs Can Participate
While an excellent tool for many applications, fiber is far from the only, or even optimal, solution for every broadband access challenge.
Benton
FCC Lawyer Defends Digital Discrimination Rules Before Eighth Circuit
ISP Lawyer Says ‘Disparate Impact’ Standard Never Authorized by Congress
