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Tom Reid: Common-Sense Solutions to Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America

Broadband Breakfast

fiber optic cable, data processing cable and similar electronic equipment), and security systems that use existing rights-of-way, easements, grants of license, distribution systems, facilities, or similar arrangements. This provision has diminished ISP interest in BEAD and complicates tracking over the long-term.

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Court Vacates FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2025 – Federal regulations designed to make it easy to cancel a cable TV bill just got tossed out in court. “The Rule does contain a severability provision which keeps the remaining provisions in effect if any provisions are stayed or determined to be invalid. On Tuesday, the U.S.

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Carr FCC Fighting to Keep $57 Million Fine against AT&T

Broadband Breakfast

“If the panel’s decision stands, the validity of every Commission enforcement action that seeks to impose a monetary penalty under that provision is likely to be challenged.” “Civil penalties are among the [FCC’s] most important regulatory remedies,” the agency wrote in a Wednesday filing.

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House Commerce Advances $88 Billion Spectrum Auction Plan, Turning Back Amendments

Broadband Breakfast

Wednesday, House Republicans on the Energy and Commerce Committee passed communications provisions in a broader reconciliation budget package unchanged, defeating a series of Democratic amendments that would have redirected spectrum auction revenue toward broadband affordability, public safety, and cybersecurity initiatives.   Rep.

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Supporters Urge Capitol Hill to Protect Unlicensed, Shared Spectrum

Broadband Breakfast

   The Congressional Budget Office estimated the Senate bill’s spectrum provisions would raise $88 billion to help pay for tax cuts. ” NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, which represents the cable industry, published a blog post on June 10 urging lawmakers to ensure 6 GHz and CBRS were off limits.

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What a Mayor Mamdani Could Mean for Tech Policy in NYC

Broadband Breakfast

In 2021, while serving in the New York State Assembly, Mamdani co-sponsored legislation requiring the state to fund internet access for all individuals residing in temporary housing. The plan sought to use city-owned infrastructure to expand affordable high-speed internet across all five boroughs.

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Sparkle Signs an Agreement with Nexim for the Provision of Global Internet Connectivity

Total Telecom

Rome, 13 September 2024 Sparkle , the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, announces a new agreement with Nexim Global, Italo-American telecommunication operator, for the provision of International IP Transit and other IP services.