An update on news for March 8 - 14, 2021.
FCC Releases List Of Equipment & Services That Pose A Threat To U.S. National Security
The FCC has released a list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the U.S.
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.
USF Contribution Factor Jumps To 33.4 Percent – Another New All Time High!
The FCC has announced that the proposed USF contribution factor for the second quarter of 2021 will be 33.4 percent.
Recent Mergers & Acquisitions In The Communications Industry
An update on recent mergers and acquisitions in the communications industry
SpaceX Launches 60 More Starlink Satellites
SpaceX has launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 60 Starlink satellites into orbit, bringing the total number of Starlink satellites launched to date to 1,265.
Weekly News Update: March 1 - 7
News update for March 1 - 7.
FCC Announces Deadlines For Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Priority Applications
The FCC has announced filing deadlines for broadband providers seeking priority approval to participate in the new Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.
USAC Files Second Quarter 2021 USF Contribution Base Data: $9.9 Billion
USAC has filed data showing a decreased universal service fund contribution base that will be used for the second quarter of calendar year 2021.
MobiTV Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
MobiTV has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.