Accessible, Affordable Internet for All

This is the name of an ambitious Act recently introduced in Congress by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Congressman James Clyburn (D- SC). It is intended to close the digital…

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Initial Milestones Set for EBB Program

The FCC, in Public Notice DA 21-265, Released March 4, 2021, has announced basic dates and general information for the start of the recently enacted Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Eligible…

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ABBA to Help Build Last Mile Infrastructure

A bill introduced by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jackie Rosen (D-NV) will help ensure that rural Americans finally have access to the same fast and reliable broadband services…

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Proposed Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Rules Circulated

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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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