(Getty Images) FCC investigating recent 911 outages in four states The FCC is investigating why 911 services were unavailable in parts of Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota and Texas this week. 5 days ago By Sophia Fox-Sowell
Director of the Office of Public Engagement Stephen Benjamin participates in a daily news briefing at the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on August 28, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Alex Wong / Getty Images) Biden adviser, FCC commissioner push to extend broadband discount program Some federal officials are pushing to extend a popular broadband discount program offered by the Federal Communications Commission. Feb 7, 2024 By Caroline Nihill
(Scoop News Group) FCC closes comments on ‘open internet protections’ rulemaking The Federal Communications Commission has closed comments on a notice of proposed rulemaking from last October that would reestablish its authority over broadband internet. Jan 18, 2024 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) Regional internet providers ask feds to ease BEAD grant requirements A group of regional internet providers claim current grant requirements could slow down the nationwide deployment of high-speed internet. Oct 18, 2023 By Colin Wood
(Federal Communications Commission / Flickr) Advocacy groups applaud Senate’s confirmation of fifth FCC commissioner The Senate broke its deadlock to confirm Anna Gomez, an experienced communications executive and federal official, as the FCC's fifth commissioner. Sep 8, 2023 By Colin Wood
(Federal Communications Commission / Flickr) States awarded extra $4.3M to promote Affordable Connectivity Program The FCC granted an extra $4.3 million to states and territories to promote its flagship broadband subsidy program. Aug 18, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel speaks about the Affordable Connectivity Program in Washington, D.C. in February 2022. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images) FCC backs Affordable Connectivity Plan increase for rural areas Low-income households in rural areas could get $75 off their broadband bills under new changes to the Affordable Connectivity Program. Aug 3, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel attends Paley International Council Summit at the Paley Museum on Nov. 8, 2022 in New York. (Steven Ferdman / Getty Images) E-Rate funds for cyber possible with more support, says FCC chair With enough support from other commissioners, the FCC could approve E-Rate funds for schools to be used on cybersecurity upgrades. Jul 12, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
(Getty Images) States urged to ‘call BS’ on false broadband coverage claims Broadband industry analysts said states must hold internet service providers accountable for claims about the scope over their coverage. Apr 17, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
(Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images) Updated broadband map will be ‘noticeably better’ says FCC chair The FCC's national broadband maps have "come a long way" since November, with the second fabric on track to be published this spring. Mar 27, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie