An update on important FCC, broadband, and telecom industry news during July 2025.
All in Broadband
U.S. Supreme Court To Review Broadband Providers’ Liability For Subscribers’ Copyright Infringements
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a Petition For A Writ Of Certiorari in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment (Docket No. 24-171), a case involving the standard for holding internet service providers secondarily liable for copyright infringement committed by broadband subscribers.
Do-Over! NTIA Policy Notice Makes Fundamental Changes To BEAD Program
NTIA has issued a Restructuring Policy Notice that makes major changes to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
News Update - April 2025
An update on FCC, broadband, and telecom news during April 2025.
FCC Fines Jefferson County Cable TV Inc. $10,000 For Fraudulent Broadband Deployment Reporting In Ohio
The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has entered into a Consent Decree with Jefferson County Cable TV Inc. which resolves an investigation into whether the company reported false broadband deployment data to the FCC.
FCC Redefines Broadband As 100/200 Mbps In Latest Broadband Deployment Report
The FCC has approved its latest annual Broadband Deployment Report which raises the definition of broadband to 100/20 Mbps.
Kansas Broadband News Update
An update on recent broadband news impacting the state of Kansas.
Kansas Broadband News Update
An update on recent broadband news impacting the state of Kansas.
Mergers & Acquisitions: Wisper ISP Founder Reacquiring Sole Control Of Company
The FCC is seeking comment on a Section 214 application filed by Cable One, Inc., Stephens Wisper, LLC, Wisper ISP, LLC, and Nathan T. Stooke, requesting consent to transfer a controlling interest in Wisper ISP to Mr. Stooke.
FCC Broadband Label Order Published In Federal Register; Compliance Delayed Indefinitely
The FCC’s broadband label Report And Order has been published in the Federal Register. However, compliance with the new rules is delayed indefinitely.