Acting FCC Chairman Rosenworcel has circulated a Report and Order for the $3.2 Billion emergency broadband program. The tentative rules make very clear that the EBB is “open to all types of broadband providers, not only those designated as eligible telecommunications carriers.” The question of whether non-ETCs would be included was a major point of … Read More
Back to the Future?
Several Democrat Congressional leaders have recently urged President Biden to nominate a new Federal Communications Commission Chairman, or to begin the process of making interim Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s position permanent and appointing a third Democrat Commissioner. In other words, provide Democrats the 3-2 majority that is their just reward for winning the presidency, and to do … Read More
Rosenworcel Named FCC Interim Chairwoman—What’s Next?
President Biden has done the expected, appointing Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat and longest tenured Commissioner, as interim Chairwoman of the FCC. She has already served eight years, starting in 2012, and is only the second women to be named acting chair. Her announcing press release touches on two of her main areas of interest, both … Read More
Farewell, Chairman Pai
With the inauguration of Joe Biden as President of the United States, we will have a Democrat-controlled FCC, comprised of a Chairman chosen by the new President and a 3-2 majority of Commissioners. Current Chairman Ajit Pai has submitted his resignation after leading the Commission since 2017. He has led the FCC through a very … Read More
New Study Finds Net Neutrality Inhibits Broadband Investment
A study of net neutrality regulations in 32 Organizations for Economic Co-0peration and Development (OECD) countries has found that such regulations “suppress (both) broadband subscriptions and investment in fiber optics.” So writes Mark Jamison, Visiting Scholar, American Enterprise Institute, in a blog post entitled, “If Biden is Serious About Broadband, He Should Oppose Net Neutrality. … Read More
USTelecom Offers Common Sense Suggestions on EBBP
In a recent letter to the FCC, USTelecom made several positive recommendations concerning implementation of the Congressional Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Its measured and practical approach included: Using existing resources, most notably the Commission’s significant changes to the Lifeline Program for verification of eligibility. All providers should have the option to use the National Verifier … Read More
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We are about to end one of the most difficult and turbulent years in United States history. A vicious and deadly pandemic, violence and destruction in our major cities, and a bitter and contentious presidential election have combined to make 2020 a year like no other. But as Christmas approaches and a new, fresh 2021 … Read More
FCC Takes Actions Against Two Chinese Telecom Providers
In its December meeting, the Commission took separate actions against two Communist Chinese telecommunications providers. It affirmed an earlier decision to designate Huawei Technology Company as a national security threat. As such, “money from the FCC’s $8.3 billion a year Universal Service Fund may not be used to purchase, obtain, maintain, approve, improve, modify, or … Read More
Senators Request Full Funding of Key Broadband Acts
A bipartisan group of U. S. Senators has asked leaders of its Senate Committee on Appropriations to fully fund both the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act and the Broadband DATA Act. Both are critical to closing the Digital Divide. In a letter to their leadership, eighteen Senators pointed out that such funding of the … Read More
Phase Down of Lifeline Subsidy Endangers Universal Service
The December 1st reduction of the SLC to $5.25 per month will not allow full cost recover to many RLECs under the FCC’s High-Cost program. So said NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association – to a number of FCC representatives in recent meetings, saying the shortfalls incurred may be unrecoverable under existing rules. It offered … Read More
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