In a DOJ Deferred Prosecution Agreement, AT&T Illinois has admitted it made $22,500 in bribery payments to an ally of the Illinois Speaker of the House to influence legislation eliminating carrier of last resort obligations in 2017.
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Texas Court Of Appeals Orders Texas PUC To Fully Fund Texas Universal Service Fund
The Texas Court of Appeals has issued an opinion ordering the Public Utility Commission of Texas to fully fund all Texas Universal Service Fund programs and to make all disbursements required by existing orders and commitments.
Mid-Month News Update - June 1-15 - Broadband, USF, FCC, Copyright Lawsuits, Google, & More
An update on news from June 1 - 15, 2021.
Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting Enforcement Of New York Affordable Broadband Act
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York has granted a preliminary injunction which stops the enforcement of New York’s Affordable Broadband Act.
MCC Iowa LLC Petitions FCC To Strike Down West Des Moines Grant Of Exclusive Rights-Of-Way To Google Fiber
MCC Iowa LLC has filed a Section 253 petition seeking FCC preemption of the City of West Des Moines’ grant of exclusive rights-of-way to Google Fiber LLC.
Kansas Corporation Commission Order Addresses VoIP Interconnection & Number Porting Issues
The Kansas Corporation Commission has issued an Order clarifying certain VoIP interconnection and number porting issues in Kansas.
Kansas Announces 14 Broadband Acceleration Grant Program Awards
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has announced grant funding has been awarded to 14 broadband improvement projects through the Kansas Broadband Acceleration Grant Program.
January 2021 News Update
An update on news from January 2021.
November 2020 News Update
An update on news from November 2020