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.
Proposed Bill Would Prevent Taxation Of BEAD And Other Broadband Grants
The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act, if passed, would exclude certain broadband grants from taxable gross income.
News Update - September 2022
An update on news during September 2022.
NTIA Requests Public Comment On Waiver Of Buy America Provisions For Middle Mile Grant Program – Comments Due October 3rd
NTIA is seeking public comment on a proposed limited waiver of the Infrastructure Act’s “Buy America” provisions for recipients of grants under NTIA’s Middle Mile Grant Program. Comments are due October 3, 2022.
Voltage Pictures Launches DMCA Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against AT&T
Voltage Pictures has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against internet service provider AT&T in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District Of Texas.
USAC Files 4th Quarter 2022 USF Contribution Base Data: $8,624,083,282
USAC has filed projected universal service fund contribution base data which will be used to determine the USF contribution factor for the fourth quarter of calendar year 2022.
News Update - August 2022
An update on important news from August 2022.
RDOF News Update – FCC Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
This post contains an update on the latest news about the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction.
Recent Mergers & Acquisitions In The Telecommunications Industry
An update on recent mergers and acquisitions in the telecommunications industry.
FCC Rejects LTD Broadband’s Long-Form Application For Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Support
The FCC has announced it is rejecting LTD Broadband LLC’s long-form application to receive Rural Digital Opportunity Fund auction support.