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E-Rate Emergency Connectivity Fund
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06/15/2021
More Pressure Biden to Name FCC Nominee
The pressure on President Biden to name a fifth commissioner to the FCC is continuing.
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03/17/2021
FCC COVID Efforts
The FCC is considering an order to establish Round 2 of the COVID-19 Telehealth program, a $249.95 million dollar federal initiative. The FCC already committed another $200 million to telehealth that was part of the CARES Act, issuing awards to 539 applicants. The proposed order for Round 2 establishes a rating system for applicants that […]
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03/16/2021
Cable to See Benefits From Stimulus
Cable operators have been warning investors and analysts about a slowdown in broadband activity in 2021, saying levels will likely return to those seen in 2019. The third federal stimulus package could be an unexpected boost that will help increase household formation and broadband adoption.
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03/16/2021
At the Commission
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau is seeking comment on how to ensure that the FCC and Universal Service Administrative Company effectively oversee the $7.1 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund. Established by Congress as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, the fund will provide elementary and secondary schools as well as libraries with WiFi hotspots, modems, […]
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03/10/2021
COVID Relief Bill Reax
With the House passing the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Wednesday by a 220-211 vote, President Biden will soon sign the COVID-19 relief package into law.
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03/08/2021
Broadband Benefits From Stimulus Package
The Senate voted 50-49 along party lines over the weekend to pass a revised version of a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package over the weekend. Like others before it, the legislation directs big money towards broadband initiatives.