Amazon plans nationwide broadband—with both home and mobile service
Amazon is seeking government permission to launch 3,236 broadband satellites that would cover nearly all of the US and much of the rest of the world.
July 2019
Sen Blumenthal: DirecTV Should Accept Nexstar Extension (Multichannel News)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 16:49Commissioner Carr Welcomes Broad Support for FCC Telehealth Initiative (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 15:07
FCC Chairman Proposes Banning Malicious Caller ID Spoofing Of Text Messages & Foreign Robocalls
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai proposed adoption of new rules banning malicious caller ID spoofing of text messages and international calls.
An Empirical Analysis of Broadband Access in Residential Multi-Tenant Environments
Using individual-level Census data this report analyzes the differences in fixed terrestrial broadband subscription rates across occupants of Multi-Tenant Environments (MTEs) and non-MTEs. We find that residential occupants of MTEs are on average slightly less likely to obtain a wireline broadband subscription than residential occupants of non-MTEs.
Killing Net Neutrality Rules Did Far More Harm Than You Probably Realize
We've noted repeatedly that the repeal of network neutrality did far more than just kill popular net neutrality rules. It effectively neutered the Federal Communications Commission's ability to do its job and oversee lumbering natural telecom monopolies.
Reporter’s food-bank trips highlight issue of low pay in local journalism (Columbia Journalism Review)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 13:53Michigan offering $20 Million to carriers to expand rural broadband
The state of Michigan wants to increase broadband in rural areas. The Connecting Michigan Communities grant program is offering $20 million to internet service providers willing to expand access to unserved parts of the state. Providers can apply for up to $5 million per grant and can apply for multiple projects. Applications close Aug 30, with awards tentatively announced for April 2020 in time for the summer construction season. All projects must be completed by Sept. 30, 2023.