FCC Releases Report on the State of the Lifeline Marketplace
In this report, the Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau provides a summary of the state of the Lifeline marketplace as directed by the 2016 Lifeline Order.
July 2021
Digital Wish and BrightBytes Offer Free Survey so Schools can Qualify for $7 Billion in Tech Funding (Digital Wish)
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Lifeline Program 2020 Program Evaluation
The key findings of this report reflect the need to establish a clearer connection between Federal Communications Commission policy and how Universal Service Administrative Company operationalizes this policy through an FCC-directed Lifeline program strategic plan. Currently no such document exists. This prescriptive document will significantly contribute to the resolution of many of the findings. Broadly, findings, observations, and recommendations span two main categories:
Opposition to the BRIDGE Act (Taxpayers Protection Alliance)
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FTC Charges Broadcom with Illegal Monopolization
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a complaint charging Broadcom with illegally monopolizing markets for semiconductor components used to deliver television and broadband internet services through exclusive dealing and related conduct.
Your smartphone is breaking up
The smartphone became what it is by combining the functions of a host of other devices—telephone, camera, web browser, handheld games, music player—into one package. Now that process is moving in reverse.
Chairman Pallone announces new top staff for House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr.