Free Speech
Paramount Pays $16M to Settle ‘60 Minutes’ Suit
Settlement draws ire from Democrats and free speech advocates alike
Digital Inclusion
One Year Without the Affordable Connectivity Program
Without the broadband subsidy, families are facing harsh tradeoffs to stay connected.
Congress
House Commerce Advances $88 Billion Spectrum Auction Plan, Turning Back Amendments
Democrats fail in bid to redirect spectrum funds to broadband affordability, 911 infrastructure, or cybersecurity in reconciliation bill.
Section 230
TAKE IT DOWN Act Passes House Commerce, But Not Without a Fight
Democrats warn the law will fall flat without a functional FTC to enforce it.
Section 230
House and Senate Democrats Demand Answers from Carr Over Media Investigations
The efforts are not termed ‘investigations,’ but - signed only by Democrats - demand answers from Carr.
Cambridge
The Year States Stepped Up for Broadband Affordability
States, cities, and private providers led the charge as federal broadband affordability efforts falter.
Rural
Dems, Levin Defend BEAD in House Hearing
Republicans have criticized the program for moving too slowly
FCC
Fetterman Introduces Long-Term Universal Service Funding Bill
As full funding for Affordable Connectivity Program expires, FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel issues letter to lawmakers.
Rural
Cantwell Ups ACP Money in Updated Draft Spectrum Auction Bill
The proposal would provide $7 billion for the ACP, an increase from the discussion draft.
ACP
Discharge Petition on Fate of $7 Billion ACP Now Active
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Penn., said it may be the only viable way to fund the ACP Extension Act.
FCC
More than 250 Groups Urge Lawmakers to Sign ACP Discharge Petition
The measure would force a House vote without the blessing of Speaker Mike Johnson.
Biden-Harris Administration
Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania House Mirroring Federal ACP
A Pennsylvania bill seeks to emulate the federal Affordable Connectivity Program by providing a $30 per month subsidy for internet costs.
FCC
Housing, Public Interest Groups Oppose Multitenant Exclusivity Agreements
The FCC is looking at how to promote broadband competition and access in buildings.
Comments on Provider Deals in Buildings, AT&T Asks FCC for Midband Screen, Apple Suspends Child Protection Tool
FCC’s comment period for ISPs in buildings, AT&T requests screen on spectrum holdings, Apple reverts plan to scan phone images.
Smart Cities
Connectivity and Mobility Are Key Pillars of Metropolitan Development, Say Congresswomen at Smart City Event
WASHINGTON, December 11, 2019 – Connectivity, mobility, sustainability and the workforce are the main pillars of smart city development, said Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., at an Axios panel Tuesday. Cities must have reliable sources of energy to maximize efficiency, she said, which makes infrastructur
