This post contains an update on the latest news about the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction.
Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition Requests Pubic Interest Waiver Of Infrastructure Act’s Buy America Provisions
The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition has asked the Department of Commerce to issue a public interest waiver of the Infrastructure Act’s “Build America, Buy America” requirements for broadband network equipment and consumer devices.
Federal Court Issues Injunction Requiring All U.S. ISPs To Block Access To Three Illegal Streaming Websites
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District Of New York has issued an injunction ordering all ISPs providing service in the U.S. to block access to three websites found to be infringing copyrights.
USAC Files Estimated 3Q 2022 Universal Service Funding Requirements
USAC has filed the Federal Universal Service Support Mechanisms Fund Size Projections for the third quarter of 2022.
FCC Draft NPRM – Enhanced A-CAM Program: Who Should Be Eligible To Participate?
The FCC has released a draft version of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create an enhanced A-CAM program. The NPRM seeks comment on which carriers should be eligible to participate.
News Update - April 2022
An update on news from April 2022.
FCC Draft Enhanced A-CAM NPRM – Increased Funding For Increased Speeds
The FCC has released a draft version of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create an enhanced A-CAM program. Comment is sought on issues related to increasing A-CAM universal service support in exchange for providing higher broadband speeds.
FCC Releases Draft Rulemaking To Create Enhanced A-CAM Program
The FCC has released a draft version of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create an enhanced A-CAM program.
Four Broadcast Television Affiliates Associations Want Compensation From Big Tech Platforms For Distribution Of News Content
Representatives from ABC, CBS, FBC, and NBC met with FCC staff to discuss how changes in the video programming marketplace have threatened their advertising and subscription revenue streams.
FCC Broadband Data Collection - News Update
An update on news about the upcoming Broadband Data Collection - the FCC’s new broadband availability mapping efforts.