Alabama, Florida Approved for BEAD Implementation Funding
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved the full initial proposals for Alabama and Florida for the $42.5 billion Broadband...
Comments on Fiber and Other Proposals for C-Band Due by August 7
The FCC continues to explore options to maximize the amount of C-band spectrum at 3.7-4.2 GHz that can be reallocated from current...
FCC Continues E-Rate Modernization By Increasing E-Rate Funding Cap
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted a Second Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration that continues its efforts to modernize the schools...
Rosen, Capito Reintroduce Bill to Set Broadband Definition
Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) have reintroduced the Broadband Parity Act, which would instruct the FCC...
MF-II Coverage Data to Be Released Publicly
The FCC Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force (Task Force) and other bureau and office staff wish to publicly release certain mobile broadband...
FCC Seeks to Increase Broadband Services in the 900 MHz Band
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order, proposing to establish a framework that will enable increased broadband deployment...
RUS Awards $86 Million in Rural Broadband Grants and Loans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has awarded $74.8 million in Telecommunications Loans and $11 million in Community Connect Grants to...
Price Cap Carriers Accept $1.5 Billion in Annual CAF Phase II Support
In April 2015, the FCC formally offered annual Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II support to 10 price cap incumbent local exchange carriers with...
FCC Establishes Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program
The FCC has established the Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program to raise awareness about the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program, a $14.2 billion...
FCC Seeks Comment on 3.65 GHz Transition Waiver and Extension
The FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) has released for comment a Petition for Waiver requesting a rule waiver and extension that would give all...
