2025-03-28
No Comments
Expanding broadband access to unserved communities is one of the “most pressing tasks ahead,” Arielle Roth, nominee to head the
Federal Programs News
- Federal Program Headline News
2025-03-28
No Comments
Headlines: A routine hearing to evaluate Arielle Roth, Trump’s nominee for Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, turned
2025-03-26
No Comments
In a pivotal session, the United States Supreme Court signaled its inclination to uphold the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) $8 billion annual Universal Service Fund (USF), a program designed to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries, and rural communities.
2025-03-25
No Comments
Consumer advocacy groups and labor unions are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject T-Mobile’s proposed $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular, citing concerns over potential service reductions, job losses, and decreased market competition.
2025-03-25
No Comments
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in FCC v. Consumers’ Research, a case challenging the constitutionality of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) authority over the Universal Service Fund (USF). The outcome could significantly impact federal agency powers and the provision of telecommunications services nationwide.
2025-03-25
No Comments
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched an investigation into nine Chinese technology and telecommunications companies, including Huawei Technologies and ZTE, to assess whether they are circumventing U.S. restrictions designed to protect national security.
2025-03-25
No Comments
A recent analysis by The Pew Charitable Trusts reveals that cumbersome permitting processes are a significant barrier to the expansion of high-speed internet access across the United States.
2025-03-24
No Comments
The conclusion of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in June 2024 has raised significant concerns about the sustainability of low-cost broadband services in the United States. The ACP, established in December 2021, provided eligible low-income households with monthly discounts of up to $30 for internet services and up to $75 for those on qualifying Tribal lands.
2025-03-23
No Comments
As the U.S. races to modernize its infrastructure through historic federal investments, sourcing requirements tied to domestic manufacturing create friction. While designed to support American industry and national security, these policies may inadvertently undermine technological competitiveness, delay project timelines, and limit access to cutting-edge components.
2025-03-23
No Comments
In a sweeping national security initiative, the United States continues its campaign to remove Chinese telecom companies such as Huawei and ZTE from domestic communications infrastructure. While driven by espionage and supply chain security concerns, the effort also presents significant cost and implementation challenges, particularly for rural network operators.
