Congressional Broadband Actions
In recent weeks there has been a good deal of activity in the U.S. House and Senate relative to broadband availability and affordability in rural America. The following provides a…
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May 16, 2024
Broadband
On November 1, 2023, the FCC announced that it would begin an inquiry relative to its annual evaluation of the state of broadband service across the country as required by…
March 18, 2024
Senators, WSTA, NTCA Urge FCC Action on ACAM and CABS-BLS
A bipartisan group of 12 U.S. Senators, supported by the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association and NTCA—The Rural Broadband Association, have asked the FCC to expand access to broadband and increase…
October 6, 2022
Cost to Bring Broadband to Underserved and Unserved Areas Could Exceed $400 Billion
According to a recent study from VPS, sponsored and commissioned by the ACAM Broadband Coalition, the cost of serving rural, isolated, agrarian and similarly situated areas could be more than…
August 18, 2022
Broadband Has a Faster Future
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has recently circulated a proposed Notice of Inquiry calling for an increase in the national standard for minimum broadband speeds, as well as a establishing a…
July 19, 2022
New Study Advocates Inclusion of Broadband in USF Contributions Base
A new analysis and report from Mattey Consulting recommends adding broadband internet access revenues to the USF contributions base. The study, supported by NTCA, INCOMPASS and the SHLB Coalition and…
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September 18, 2021
Federal Coalition to Address Broadband on Tribal Lands
The Department of the Interior recently announced that a coalition of federal agencies will work together to increase internet access and close the digital divide In U.S. Indian Country. The…
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August 25, 2021
