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FCC Announces Counties Where Conditional Forbearance From The Lifeline Voice Obligation Applies
The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau announced the counties in which conditional forbearance from the obligation to offer Lifeline-supported voice service applies. This forbearance applies only to the Lifeline voice obligation of eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) that are designated for purposes of receiving both high-cost and Lifeline support (high-cost/Lifeline ETCs), and not to Lifeline-only ETCs.
FCC Proposes Modernizing 3.5 GHz Band Rules for Citizens Broadband Radio Service
The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to begin a proceeding to update the Citizens Broadband Radio Service.
Kinetic’s nearly $1 million partnership will provide free Wi-Fi throughout Gatton Park
Downtown Lexington’s (KY) Gatton Park on the Town Branch will have free public Wi-Fi provided by fiber-internet provider Kinetic in a nearly $1 million, multi-year deal to be the park’s exclusive Wi-Fi provider. Kinetic will install and sustain Wi-Fi gateways (modems/routers) throughout the park enablin
ISP to Supreme Court: We shouldn’t have to disconnect users accused of piracy
A large Internet service provider (ISP) wants the Supreme Court to rule that ISPs shouldn't have to disconnect broadband users who have been accused of piracy.
A key part of California’s online safety law for kids is still on hold after appeals court ruling
A federal appeals court in California upheld part of a district court ruling that blocked a landmark online safety bill for children from taking effect.
Federal Broadband Programs Could Add $146 Billion to GDP
Broadband programs included in the 2022 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act could add $146 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), according to a new analysis from Keynesian Technology, which researches the impact of Keynesian economics on the technology industry.
AT&T and Verizon ask FCC to throw a wrench into Starlink’s mobile plan
AT&T and Verizon are urging telecommunications regulators to reject a key part of SpaceX's plan to offer cellular service with T-Mobile, claiming the satellite system will interfere with and degrade service for terrestrial mobile broadband networks. Filings urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deny SpaceX's request for a waiver were submitted by AT&T and Verizon.
Rep Pfluger Introduces Bill to Prevent Loss of Cell Phone Service in Rural Communities
Rep August Pfluger (R-TX) introduced the Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act, which fully funds the “Rip and Replace” program to remove Chinese equipment from our telecommunications networks.
Spectrum Completes Rural Broadband Expansion Project in Leelanau County, Michigan, Launching Gigabit Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice Services
Spectrum launched Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 660 homes and small businesses in Leelanau County (MI). Spectrum’s newly constructed fiber-optic network buildout to residents and businesses in portions of Cleveland, Glenn Arbor, Empire, and Kasson Townships. “Bringing high-speed connectivity to Northern Michigan families remains a top priority for me,” said Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI).
Breaking up Google is hard to do
A federal judge is actively considering breaking up Google after a landmark ruling last week that the tech giant has illegally abused its search monopoly. A court