Lumen CTO talks potential FWA, wholesale partnership plays
Some broadband operators view fixed wireless access (FWA) as a looming, competitive threat.
May 2024
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Unveils First Step in New AI Transparency Effort to Disclose AI-Generated Content in Political Ads on TV and Radio
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel shared with her colleagues a new agency proposal that, if adopted, would look into whether the agency should require disclosure when there is AI-generated content in political ads on radio and TV. With the circulation of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and the subsequent support of her colleagues, the FCC would initiate a proceeding that recognizes consumers’ right to know when AI tools are being used in the political ads they view. If adopted, this proposal aims to increase transparency by:
Federal Communications Commissioner Simington Announces Staff Changes
Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Nathan Simington announced one departure from his office, one new addition and one promotion. Marco Peraza, Commissioner Simington’s Wireline Advisor, departed the agency in early May 2024. Sara Rahmjoo joins the Office of Commissioner Simington as Policy Advisor and Confidential Assistant.
AT&T CEO envisions different ways to leverage open access networks
AT&T CEO John Stankey touted open access fiber networks, giving several examples of how they could be structured to benefit AT&T. AT&T is partnering with BlackRock for an open access joint venture called Gigapower. The JV is building networks outside of AT&T’s footprint. It already has fiber builds in progress in parts of Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
$250 Million for Nevada Middle Mile Network
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) is pleased to announce the creation of the Nevada Middle Mile Network.The Nevada Middle Mile Network is a 2,500-mile open access, fiber optic network that will reach many unserved communities in Nevada. Construction of the middle mile network will enable OSIT to bring better connectivity to hundreds of unserved K-12 schools, libraries, State and local government facilities, and community anchor institutions in the coming years.
Oh sure, everybody loves rural broadband, now
John Greene, former CEO of New Lisbon Holdings, said, “Who would have ever thought we’d see private equity filter into rural areas and small companies?” Rural broadband is very expensive to build. That’s why the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program is designed to subsidize the gap where it otherwise doesn’t make financial sense for private companies to build. Panelists at the Connect(X) show noted that one of the main competitors in some rural areas is the local electric co-op. Greene said rural electric co-ops “are going to be a force to be reckoned with.
ISPs and the End of ACP
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) that provides a discount for millions of homes will disappear unless Congress takes action to continue it. Most big internet service providers (ISPs) have announced how they will handle broadband for low-income homes after the end of ACP.
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