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09/10/2024
Republicans Critical of BEAD Ahead of Debate
For those of us who have kept up with Congress’s oversight of the BEAD program this year, Tuesday’s House Communications Subcommittee’s hearing on its progress had a pointed tone that was expected considering it fell on the same day as a presidential debate.
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08/15/2024
Title II, Low-Income Broadband Updates From the Courts
The debate around the FCC’s Title II order continues in the Sixth Circuit.
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07/24/2024
Fifth Circuit Finds FCC Program Unconstitutional
Wednesday’s Fifth Circuit ruling that the FCC’s Universal Service Fund is unconstitutional as it’s currently administered sets up a fight at the U.S. Supreme Court. And it brings even more uncertainty to talks on the Hill around USF reform following the demise of the Affordable Connectivity Program’s broadband subsidy.
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06/17/2024
NY Low-Cost Broadband Law On Hold For Now
Friday brought another development in the court battle over New York’s Affordable Broadband Act.
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06/13/2024
ACP DOA?: Affordability Path Unclear This Congress
While there’s still hope that the Affordable Connectivity Program could be refunded this Congress through various legislation, it’s quickly dissipating.
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05/30/2024
Associations Continue Pleas to NTIA For BEAD Changes
ACA Connects sent a letter to NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson Thursday with concerns that overly burdensome requirements will drive some small providers away from participating in the BEAD program.