(Getty Images) Federal court strikes down FCC’s net neutrality rules The ruling halts the Biden administration's efforts to restore net neutrality, allowing the FCC to regulate internet service providers. 2 days ago By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Trade association urges FCC to adopt symmetrical 100 Mbps broadband speed definition The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association called for the FCC to set broadband speeds as 100 Mbps for both downloads and uploads. Oct 7, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
The U.S. Supreme Court in November 2021. (Daniel Slim / AFP / Getty Images) Nonprofits voice support for upcoming E-Rate whistleblower case The case involves allegations that Wisconsin schools and libraries were overcharged for broadband services provided via the FCC's E-Rate program. Oct 3, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel attends Paley International Council Summit at the Paley Museum on Nov. 8, 2022 in New York. (Steven Ferdman / Getty Images) FCC: Carriers to begin ‘georouting’ 988 crisis line calls to local mental health resources Several major U.S. wireless carriers will soon allow phone calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to be directed to local resources. Sep 25, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) FCC to cap phone, video call rates for incarcerated people New service rate caps reduce the amount providers can charge incarcerated people making phone and video calls from jails and prisons. Sep 19, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
(Scoop News Group) Court blocks FCC’s net neutrality rules from going into effect again The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked net neutrality rules the Federal Communications Commission voted to restore last April. Aug 2, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
Getty Images Conflicting federal policies threaten future of broadband competition, paper finds Some federal broadband competition policies may be working against each other leading to a state of confusion among those in the telecommunications landscape, according to new research. Jun 7, 2024 By Skylar Rispens
(Getty Images) Broadband advocates seek sustainable replacement after Affordable Connectivity Program Many broadband advocates are concerned about the disappearance of the Affordable Connectivity Program and are now searching for a replacement. Jun 6, 2024 By Skylar Rispens
(Sean Gallup / Getty Images) 23 million households lose internet discounts as federal program expires As the Affordable Connectivity Program runs out of funding, some 23 million households are expected to lose out on discounts. May 31, 2024 By Skylar Rispens
Federal Communication Commission Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel testifies during an oversight hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission on Capitol Hill on June 24, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Jonathan Newton / Pool / Getty Images) FCC to vote on $200 million cybersecurity program for schools, libraries The FCC announced that it will vote next month on the $200 million pilot Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Program. May 16, 2024 By Skylar Rispens