The U.S. Court Of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has issued an opinion in Great Lakes Communication Corp v. FCC, upholding the FCC’s access stimulation rules.
Broadband Mapping: FCC Reviewing Responses To RFP For Creation Of Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric
Acting FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel has provided an update on the FCC’s progress with the creation of the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric, a key component of the FCC’s new broadband mapping effort.
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)
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.
Federal Broadband Funding - News Update
An update on news about Federal funding for broadband deployment.
House Appropriations Committee Tells FCC To Modernize USF Contributions; Approves $800 Million For USDA ReConnect Program
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriations has approved a budget for the FCC and funding for the USDA ReConnect Broadband Program.
OneWeb Launches 36 LEO Satellites, In-Orbit Constellation Now Totals 254 Satellites
Low earth orbit satellite communications company OneWeb has successfully launched another 36 satellites.
Mergers & Acquisitions: ITC Broadband Holdings Acquiring USConnect Holdings
Mergers & Acquisitions: ITC Broadband Holdings Acquiring USConnect Holdings
Fifth Circuit Rejects Huawei Challenge To FCC’s USF National Security Rule
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has denied Huawei’s legal challenge to the FCC’s rule prohibiting the use of universal service fund support to purchase equipment and services from companies deemed to pose a threat to U.S. national security.
Treasury Department Clarifies Rules For Using Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds For Broadband Infrastructure
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.