The FCC recently accepted comments in preparation for its report to Congress on the state of competition in the communications marketplace. Rural broadband associations raised several concerns, including the need for accurate broadband coverage data, the increase in broadband regulations and the need to identify spectrum for fixed wireless broadband services. https://lnkd.in/eN73XCR7
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Access to broadband is critical to participation in our society. In this video, Matt DelNero explains how we help our clients leverage the opportunities created by lawmakers trying to close the digital divide. Check out our website to find out more: https://okt.to/9HPJyt
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#Outrageous but the question is in this moment of #Advocacy month, what can we as #AdultEducation providers and supporters do about it? Open to suggestions. #ElevateDigitalEquity #DigitalLiteracy #MoveAheadWithAdultEd #AdultEducationMatters
Yesterday, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel sounded alarm bells & warned US Congress that the imminent end of #ACP means millions risk losing internet access. With 1️⃣ in 6️⃣ households relying on this vital program for broadband connectivity, time is running out. https://lnkd.in/euzjjtzZ
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The FCCs 2018 Declaratory Ruling was meant to accelerate deployment of small wireless facilities, but it also restricts how local governments can regulate their installation. Here are key takeaways for agencies to avoid coverage gaps. From MRSC Insight: https://lnkd.in/g3DmSQST
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The FCC today announced it will launch an inquiry to kick off the agency’s evaluation of the state of broadband across the country, as required by section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. As part of this inquiry, the Commission will focus on the universal service goals of section 706—universal deployment, affordability, adoption, availability, and equitable access to broadband throughout the United States. “In order to get big things done, it is essential to set big goals," said Chairwoman Rosenworcel. "That is why we are kicking off this inquiry to update our national broadband standard and also set a long-term goal for gigabit speeds.” https://lnkd.in/euVT2gnX #broadbandspeeds #broadbandaccess
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FCC push to classify broadband internet service as “essential” utility equivalent to water, power and phone service. “The Chairwoman is proposing the FCC take the first procedural steps toward reaffirming rules that would treat broadband internet service as an essential service for American life. …Such rules would affirm—under Title II of the Communications Act—that broadband service is on par with water, power, and phone service; that is: essential…The proposal seeks to largely return to the successful rules the Commission adopted in 2015.” https://lnkd.in/e9Pyi99p
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On behalf of more than five million Hispanic-owned businesses, we submitted comments before the Federal Communications Commission to abandon reclassifying broadband under Title II. The proposed change would restrict broadband providers from operating in their current status, which has allowed for access to cheaper, faster broadband. Thanks to private investments and unprecedented levels of public funding, access to high-speed internet is expanding dramatically. Reclassifying broadband internet access under Title II would be a step back. We submitted two letters explaining our position: 1) We co-signed a letter with the four largest minority chambers of commerce. 2) We authored a letter that was co-signed with 10 of our local Hispanic chambers of commerce. Read more about our position on "Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet" here: https://bit.ly/3NE6vai #smallbusinesses #broadbandaccess #hispanicentrepreneur #fcc
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If you are wondering what act is that? 27 years passed since 1996 but are we there yet? Does they really "promote competition and reduce regulation" for anything 5G? Maybe we need a new Antonin(Nino) Scalia. "Short title: Communications Decency Act of 1996 Long title: An Act to promote competition and reduce regulation in order to secure lower prices and higher quality services for American telecommunications consumers and encourage the rapid development of new telecommunications technologies."
The FCC today announced it will launch an inquiry to kick off the agency’s evaluation of the state of broadband across the country, as required by section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. As part of this inquiry, the Commission will focus on the universal service goals of section 706—universal deployment, affordability, adoption, availability, and equitable access to broadband throughout the United States. “In order to get big things done, it is essential to set big goals," said Chairwoman Rosenworcel. "That is why we are kicking off this inquiry to update our national broadband standard and also set a long-term goal for gigabit speeds.” https://lnkd.in/euVT2gnX #broadbandspeeds #broadbandaccess
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“As things stand, BEAD is engineered to shut out the providers most willing and able to build for America’s least connected communities. So we’re calling for Secretary Raimondo and Assistant Secretary Alan Davidson to make a fix that will make the program more competitive and live up to its promise to connect the millions of American families still living without the broadband they need.” Read about alternatives proposed in a letter sent by 300 leading broadband experts and organizations: https://lnkd.in/ekWFbq93 #InternetForAll #Broadband #DigitalEquity https://lnkd.in/eUae9-U2
Coalition proposes alternatives to NTIA's contentious BEAD rule
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Last week, the GAO published its review of a FCC rule that established a new Declaratory Ruling, Report and Order, Order, and Order on Reconsideration. The Order establishes broad, tailored forbearance of FCC’s application of title II to broadband providers and reinstates rules that prohibit blocking, throttling, or engaging in paid or affiliated prioritization arrangements, adopts certain enhancements to the transparency rule, and reinstates a general conduct standard that prohibits unreasonable interference or unreasonable disadvantage to consumers or edge providers. #maynardnexsen #govcon #regulatoryaffairs #internetregulation
Federal Communications Commission: Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom
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The FCC has opened a Notice of Inquiry to determine whether broadband service is becoming available to all Americans “in a reasonable and timely fashion.” Pre-pandemic, the FCC conducted inquiries most years, as directed by Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 but has not done so since 2020. A top reason for the latest inquiry, the Commission says, is to consider raising the benchmark speed for broadband services from 25/3 Mbps to 100/20 Mbps. https://lnkd.in/e-9YWX5e
FCC Opens First Section 706 Inquiry Since 2020
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