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Tag: Policy
Update: Federal Government Halts Digital Equity Act, States Respond
Notifications of the termination of Digital Equity Act grants were sent to all states and territories and 65 other organizations.
GoNetspeed Tells Us How Pole Attachment Changes Could Streamline $250M Fiber Investment
GoNetspeed has big plans for Massachusetts and hopes the state will adopt One-Touch-Make-Ready rules to get fiber broadband deployed faster.
FCC NPRM Aims to Address TRACED Loophole to Help Stop Robocalls
The FCC says that an authentication framework for non-IP robocalls, which it is now proposing, has been delayed for four years.
FCC Releases NPRM to Update Spectrum Sharing Rules, Advance Satellite Broadband
The FCC is exploring updating power restrictions of satellites in the bands it characterizes as the “workhorse satellite frequencies.”
FCC Rejects Suggested Changes to Enhanced A-CAM Rural Broadband Program
The FCC rejected a suggestion to require Enhanced A-CAM funding recipients to deploy fiber. Also nixed: a suggestion to extend deadlines.
FCC Issues NPRM on NG911 Interoperability and Reliability
The FCC proposed yesterday that Next-Generation 911 (NG911) will add text, video, and data to legacy 911 capabilities.
Supreme Court Takes a Close Look at USF Contributions
During questioning, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch said his belief that the USF contribution system “is so clearly a tax.”
FCC Takes Actions to Accelerate Copper Replacement
The FCC said it is planning to keep existing consumer protections in place as the transition from copper occurs.
Four Businesses Request En Banc Hearing Over One-to-One Consent Decision
The One-to-One Consent rule aims to reduce robocalls by not allowing a single consent to allow multiple entities to contact a consumer.
FCC to Auction Spectrum to Help Fund Rip-and-Replace Program
The FCC press release says that the NPRM is the first step of proposed rules for a wireless spectrum auction since 2020.
FCC Expands Use of Tool to Block Fake “Government” Robocalls
The Report and Order expands the FCC’s efforts to combat robocalls by broadening the use of reasonable do-not-originate lists to block calls that are likely to be illegal.
SI Wireless Again Scolds FCC for Lack of Rip-and-Replace Reimbursement
The status update filing with the FCC implies that SI Wireless’ future has been compromised by the Rip and Replace program.
EXCLUSIVE: RDOF Defaults Keep Coming; “Penny Wise, Pound Foolish”
One provider has post-authorization RDOF defaults totaling $46M, according to Benton Institute data. And the numbers continue to grow.
Law Introduced in Senate Seeks Greater Supply Chain Transparency
The NET Act points out that potential supply chain challenges in the future could reduce the supply of necessary equipment.
Supreme Court Will Hear Universal Service Case on March 26
Since the Supreme Court agreed to hear the Universal Service Fund case, interested parties have been filing friend-of-the-court briefs.
25 Companies Urge FCC to Protect CBRS
The CBRS letter to the FCC strongly implies that those advocating the change are in essence conducting a power grab.
USTelecom Advocates Changes to Private Sector-Government Cybersecurity
The USTelecom cybersecurity post says long-term strategies should be developed with input from the government and the private sector.
11th Circuit, FCC Put One-to-One Robocall Rule On Hold
The one-to-one consent robocall rule would have required a separate consent for each company wanting to contact consumers or businesses.
FCC Stops Considering Bulk Billing Proposal, Citing Potential for Cost Increases
The FCC’s original Proposed Rule said that bulk billing programs force households to pay high prices and offer limited choices.
Senate Commerce Committee Moves to Reverse E-Rate Wi-Fi Hotspot Expansion
The resolution of disapproval would “nullify” the FCC’s July order to allow E-rate funds to subsidize Wi-Fi hotspot lending.
FCC Order: Serving 95% of Locations Satisfies CAF-BLS Requirements
The order regarding CAF-BLS requirements was issued just before Brendan Carr took the reins of the FCC from Jessica Rosenworcel.
New York Begins Enforcing Low-Cost Internet Plan Law
The low-cost internet program was part of the Affordable Broadband Act, which was passed under former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
FCC Adopts Ruling to Mandate Provider Cybersecurity Efforts
The FCC draft notice of Proposed Rulemaking would seek comment on cybersecurity risk management requirements.
E-BRIDGE Act, Which Aims to Aid Rural Deployments, Becomes Law
The E-BRIDGE Act removes hurdles for broadband projects made with Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants.
