The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has denied the Consumers’ Research non-delegation doctrine challenge to the universal service fund and the way the USF is administered by the FCC.
News Update - February 2023
An update on important news during February 2023.
News Update - January 2023
An update on important news during January 2023.
Kansas Broadband News Update
An update on recent broadband news impacting the state of Kansas.
FCC Releases NPRM Proposing Changes To CPNI Data Breach Notification Rules
The FCC has released a Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking which recommends revising the FCC’s existing customer proprietary network information (CPNI) data breach notification rules.
News Update - December 2022
An update on important news from December 2022.
Mergers & Acquisitions: Wisper ISP Founder Reacquiring Sole Control Of Company
The FCC is seeking comment on a Section 214 application filed by Cable One, Inc., Stephens Wisper, LLC, Wisper ISP, LLC, and Nathan T. Stooke, requesting consent to transfer a controlling interest in Wisper ISP to Mr. Stooke.
FCC Broadband Label Order Published In Federal Register; Compliance Delayed Indefinitely
The FCC’s broadband label Report And Order has been published in the Federal Register. However, compliance with the new rules is delayed indefinitely.
FCC Announces 2023 Reasonable Comparability Benchmarks For Fixed Voice & Broadband Services
The FCC has announced the 2023 reasonable comparability benchmarks for fixed voice and broadband services, and the minimum usage allowance for fixed broadband services.
Comment On Use Of E-Rate Funding For Next-Generation Firewalls & Services Due February 13, 2023
The FCC has issued a Public Notice seeking comment on “the use of E-Rate program funds to support advanced or next-generation firewalls and services, as well as other network security services.” Comments are due on or before February 13, 2023, and reply comments are due March 30, 2023.