Tag: FCC
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FCC Scores $4.5B in ‘Largest Ever’ Spectrum Auction
The Federal Communications Commission announced today it’s concluded bidding in what’s known as Auction 103, bringing in about $4.5 billion in net proceeds. The auction included over 14,000 licenses in the Upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz, and 47 GHz bands — part of the “high-band” spectrum the FCC has its eyes on for 5G expansion.…
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FCC to Consider Rule Changes to Make Way for ATSC 3.0
With 60 markets prepping to launch the next-gen over-the-air TV standard known as ATSC 3.0 later this year, the Federal Communications Commission has been working to finalize details and ease the transition. Part of that effort includes ensuring regulations are equipped to handle the next big change in OTA TV, and the commission plans to…
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Starry Joins AT&T, Verizon, Cox & Others in Agreeing Not to Turn Off Internet Service in Next 60 Days
Starry has joined over 70 other internet service providers in taking the FCC’s pledge to ensure that residents and businesses don’t lose broadband access during the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to following the basic guidelines, Starry has gone above and beyond by expanding its affordable, high-quality broadband program for affordable and public housing residents in…
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AT&T, T-Mobile, Comcast, Cox, Verizon, and More Take FCC’s Pledge to Maintain Customer Service During Coronavirus Pandemic
Today, the Federal Communications Commission announced nearly 80 broadband and telephone services providers and commissions have signed on to what it’s calling the “Keep Americans Connected Pledge.” The agreement is aimed at ensuring residents and small businesses don’t lose broadband and phone service during the current Coronavirus pandemic, which has led to many service and…
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State, Local Groups Call for Large-Scale Broadband Expansion
Groups representing state governors and cities issued a press release this week urging Congress to use the planned C-band spectrum auction as a way to invest in a more robust broadband network. The Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) plans to auction off a portion of the spectrum currently used by leading satellite companies, potentially paving the…
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FCC Approves $240 Million for Rural Broadband Expansion
The FCC has authorized over $240 million in funding to continue to expand rural broadband access. The funding will be used in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, and Wyoming and will connect over 100,000, the FCC said in a statement today. “Today’s announcement is another important step in our efforts to…
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CenturyLink & Frontier Failed to Meet FCC Broadband Requirements
CenturyLink and Frontier each received federal funding to expand their broadband networks in rural areas, but have reportedly failed to meet the requirements for that funding. ARS Technica reported that CenturyLink notified the Federal Communications Commission that it “may not have reached the deployment milestone” in 23 states, meeting the requirement in only 10. Frontier also notified…
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FCC Approves $20 Billion Rural Broadband Expansion Fund
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to approve a process for dispersing over $20 billion in funding for expanding broadband access to underserved areas across the country. “Without access to broadband, rural Americans cannot participate in the digital economy or take advantage of the opportunities broadband brings for better education, healthcare, and civic and social…
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The FCC Wants to Bring High-Speed Home Internet to 6 Million Rural Americans
Today the FCC announced that they believe their Rural Digital Opportunity fund would help six million rural Americans have access to high-speed internet. Thsi comes as the FCC plans to spend $20.4 billion to help close the rural internet divide. “The digital divide affects many people in many rural communities. I’ve said that the Rural…
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The FCC Approves $89.2 Million For Rural Broadband in 21 States
Today the FCC announced it is spending $89.2 million to bring broadband to rural Americans in 21 states. The goal is that this money will help expand broadband to 123,000 unserved rural homes and business. “Across the nation, we’re continuing to close the digital divide so that all Americans—no matter where they live—have access to…