Department of Commerce Sets Aggressive Deadline for Rural Broadband Funds, Leaving States Scrambling
The Department of Commerce’s pledge to allocate all rural broadband funds by year-end 2025 sets an aggressive pace, but tight deadlines and possible reapplications add administrative strain for states and ISPs
Congress Moves to Renew FCC Auction Authority and Expand Spectrum for 5G and Beyond
Federal lawmakers are racing to restore the FCC’s auction authority and allocate more mid-band and unlicensed spectrum to fuel next-generation 5G and wireless broadband, as stakeholders warn delays threaten U.S. competitiveness.
New “Click to Cancel” Rule Forces Broadband Providers to Simplify Subscription Terminations
Broadband providers must now offer seamless online cancellation options under the FTC’s new “Click to Cancel” regulation, part of broader federal efforts to enhance consumer transparency and fairness in subscription services.
Congress Pushes Annual Cybersecurity Testing Requirements for Telecom Providers
In response to recent high-profile cyberattacks, lawmakers are proposing annual security testing and mandatory FCC reporting for telecom providers to strengthen national cybersecurity defenses.
EPC acquires Louisiana-based Delta Fiber
Headline: EPC, a broadband construction firm, has announced its acquisition of Delta Fiber, a Louisiana-based network engineering company.Article: A broadband construction firm has made a play to expand their service […]
Is Comcast’s new pricing the best value for customers?
Headline: Comcast rolled out new broadband prices as it keeps dealing with subscriber lossesArticle: It’s hard to argue Comcast is down bad when it comes to keeping broadband subscribers. The […]
Blue Stream Fiber has announced they’ve entered into a partnership with Asurion, a leader in the tech-care industry.
Headline: Blue Stream Fiber and Asurion have entered into a partnership to facilitate offerings like advanced tech care and device protection.Article: Brad Feldman, a senior vice president with Blue Stream Fiber, said […]
