Bill Introduced in House to Consolidate Aspects of ReConnect and Rural Broadband Programs
Representative David Scott (D-GA-13) has introduced the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act (H.R. 4374), which would consolidate much of the...
WCB Announces 60-Day Transition Window for Affordable Connectivity Program
The Wireline Competition Bureau has issued an Order waiving the Commission’s rules governing the enrollment freeze and notice requirements for the Emergency...
FCC OIG Releases Advisory Letter Detailing Fraudulent EBB Enrollments based on USDA National School...
The FCC Office of Inspector General has released an advisory letter to notify providers, consumers, and the public of abusive and improper...
WCB Announces Additional Integrity Measures for Community Eligibility Provision Enrollments in EBB Program
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has issued a Public Notice announcing measures the Bureau will take, in conjunction with the Office of...
OMD Announces Mitigating Measures for EBB Program Amid Concerns with Community Eligibility Provision Enrollment
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director has announced measures the Commission will take to mitigate any harm due to Emergency Broadband Benefit...
WCB Seeks Comment on Requirements for Affordable Connectivity Program
The FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau has issued a Public Notice seeking comment on the requirements for the Affordable Connectivity Program, the longer...
CCA Report Estimates $36 Billion Needed for Ubiquitous Rural 5G Service
The Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) has released a white paper with a new 5G cost model compiled by CostQuest Associates. The model,...
Biden Signs Infrastructure Bill into Law
President Biden has signed the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) into law, which among other funding programs, will...
House Oversight Republicans Request Information from FCC about Rural Broadband Complaints
House Republicans on the Oversight and Reform Committee have asked acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to provide information by November 4 about...
USDA Announces Next Funding Round of Reconnect Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the next round of Reconnect funding, totaling up to $1.15 billion. Broadband projects under...
