Oct 1

Oct 1 Proposed Bill Would Prevent Taxation Of BEAD And Other Broadband Grants

Tony Veach

Congress, Broadband Grants, Broadband Funding, Broadband

The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act, if passed, would exclude certain broadband grants from taxable gross income.

Aug 3

Aug 3 Big Tech Accountability For Broadband Act Introduced In House – Would Require USF Contributions From Big Tech

Tony Veach

Big Tech, Congress, FCC, Legislation, USF Contribution, USF

Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) has introduced the Big Tech Accountability for Broadband Act, which would require Big Tech companies to contribute to the universal service fund.

Jul 31

Jul 31 News Update - July 2021

Tony Veach

The FAIR Contributions Act – Legislation Would Require FCC To Examine Collecting USF Contributions From YouTube, Netflix, Google, Amazon, & Other Internet Edge Service Providers

Jul 19

Jul 19 The FAIR Contributions Act – Legislation Would Require FCC To Examine Collecting USF Contributions From YouTube, Netflix, Google, Amazon, & Other Internet Edge Service Providers

Tony Veach

Big Tech, Broadband, Broadband Funding, Congress, FCC, Legislation, USF, USF Contribution

The Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act, if passed, would require the FCC to study the feasibility of collecting Universal Service Fund contributions from Internet streaming services and other edge providers.

How To Create A Big Tech User Fee To Fund Universal Broadband Service? Here Is One Example: The Rural Broadband Network Advancement Act of 2019 (H.R. 2929)

Jul 2

Jul 2 How To Create A Big Tech User Fee To Fund Universal Broadband Service? Here Is One Example: The Rural Broadband Network Advancement Act of 2019 (H.R. 2929)

Tony Veach

Broadband, Broadband Funding, Big Tech, USF Contribution, USF, FCC, Congress

How can Congress create a Big Tech user fee to help fund universal broadband service? The Rural Broadband Network Advancement Act of 2019 provides a good starting point.

Jun 17

Jun 17 Treasury Department Clarifies Rules For Using Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds For Broadband Infrastructure

Tony Veach

Broadband, Broadband Funding, Broadband Grants

The U.S. Department of The Treasury has released a list of Frequently Asked Questions that help clarify the requirements for using Fiscal Recovery Funds for broadband infrastructure.