Broadband

FCC Moves Forward on Pole Attachment Issues
The FCC will be considering a proposed rulemaking to clarify who should pay the cost of pole replacements at its March meeting.

Broadband Funding Should Be Tied to Accurate FCC Broadband Maps
Accurate broadband deployment maps are critical to ensuring taxpayer dollars are not wasted on duplication.

Federal Funds for Broadband Must Not Be Wasted
With an unprecedented amount of funds available for broadband, federal agencies must be careful not to waste taxpayer resources.

The FAA Must Stop Holding Up 5G
Federal agencies like the FAA cannot keep getting in the way of 5G deployment.

Broadband Infrastructure Dollars Must be Used Wisely
The $65 billion for broadband infrastructure in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act must be used wisely.

Federal Agencies Must Stop Interfering with 5G Deployment
Federal agencies must stop objecting to the FCC's decisions to open up spectrum for much-needed 5G deployment.

The FCC Could Have a Dark Future
The FCC should avoid reentering the Dark Ages of overreaching rules and regulations.

State and Local Governments Must Stop Restraining Broadband Expansion
States and local governments should remove restrictions on broadband deployment.

President Biden's Executive Order Will Harm Rather than Promote Competition
President Biden's Executive Order will harm competition and increase the size, scope, and power of the federal government.

Knoxville Should Not Build a Government-Owned Broadband Network
Knoxville, Tennessee considering a government-owned network that would be costly, wasteful and potentially unsuccessful.

To Serve or not to Serve: The Broadband Map Question
The Broadband DATA Act gave the FCC funding to create new broadband maps. NTIA has its own new map for broadband.

$40 Billion Broadband Bill Is Costly, Unnecessary, and Wasteful
The BRIDGE Act of 2021 would do more harm than good.