July 2021

Consolidated accelerates fiber build in 2Q, outfits 76,000 more locations (Fierce)

Submitted by benton on Fri, 07/30/2021 - 14:09

AT&T asks out of providing Lifeline-supported broadband internet access service (AT&T)

Submitted by benton on Fri, 07/30/2021 - 13:59

FCC Announces Updated Lifeline Minimum Service Standards and Indexed Budget Amount

The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau announces updated minimum service standards for Lifeline-supported services as required by the 2016 Lifeline Order. Absent action, beginning December 1, 2021, the Lifeline minimum service standard for mobile broadband data capacity will increase to 18 GB per month pursuant to the calculations set out in the FCC’s rules and the 2016 Lifeline Order. The Lifeline minimum service standard for mobile voice service will remain unchanged, at 1000 minutes per month.

House Passes FY 2022 Appropriations Bills, Includes Broadband Funding

The House passed HR 4502, a package of seven fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills, including the 2022 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies funding bill. The bill, among other things, provides $907 million for the expansion of broadband service, including $800 million for the ReConnect program.

NSA to National Security Employees: Avoid Working on Public Wi-Fi (National Security Agency)

Submitted by benton on Fri, 07/30/2021 - 12:52

Altice USA adds just 200 broadband scribers in Q2 (Fierce)

Submitted by benton on Fri, 07/30/2021 - 12:21

Charter adds 400,000 broadband subscribers in Q2 (Fierce)

Submitted by benton on Fri, 07/30/2021 - 12:20

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Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel's Response to Members of Congress Regarding the COVID-19 Telehealth Program (Federal Communications Commission)

Submitted by benton on Fri, 07/30/2021 - 11:48

Low-Cost Broadband in Senate Bill Sparks Alarm on Rates

The infrastructure bill moving through Congress requires internet service providers to offer a low-cost option, sparking opposition from Senate Commerce Committee Minority Leader Roger Wicker (R-MS) who said the mandate may lead to broadband rate regulation. The measure will require funding recipients to offer a low-cost plan.

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