Broadband speed requirements should not be increased when many don’t have internet access at the current threshold.
A Silver Anniversary Worth Noting
A path forward for telecommunications on the 25th Anniversary of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Reforms are Needed for Financing the Universal Service Fund
The current funding mechanism for the Universal Service Fund is unsustainable and needs to be reviewed.
FCC Commences C-Band Auction
On February 28, 2020, the FCC adopted a report and order designating a portion of the c-band spectrum to be auctioned for 5G deployment.
Critical Waste Issues for Defense Authorization Conferees
Congress is currently negotiating the final bill language for the fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act.
How the Election Impacts the Internet
This year’s election will impact more than just who resides at the White House for the next four years.
Time to Review and Reduce Duplicative Housing Programs
On October 22, 2020, the Senate Budget Committee released a report highlighting overlap and duplication in federal housing programs.
Net Neutrality Housekeeping at the FCC
The FCC is scheduled to finalize the Restoring Internet Freedom Order (RIFO) remand on October 27, 2020. Details of the draft Remand Order demonstrate why the internet has maintained its resilience since implementation of RIFO.
Taxpayers Deserve a More Efficient Government
At the end of September 2020, the federal government will have spent more in a single fiscal year than at any time in history.
Reverse Auctions will Benefit Rural Americans
The FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund reverse auction will provide $16 billion over ten years to help expand broadband to 6 million homes and businesses in unserved areas of the country.