THE REGULATORY MIX AND BLOG ARTICLES

Today's Regulatory Mix: Broadband Report Released from the US Telecom Broadband Association, USDA Broadband Funding in South Carolina

New Broadband Report Released

New research by USTelecom—The Broadband Association shows the decreasing cost and increasing value of broadband service in the United States between 2015-2020.  Using FCC and other public data, the research assesses recent trends in residential fixed broadband pricing and reveals during the 2015-2020 period, there were substantial reductions in price for both the most popular and highest-speed broadband internet services and significant improvements in overall broadband speeds.

Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Connected Care Pilot Program Guidance, the FCC's Rosenworcel Releases New Podcast, USDA Announces Broadband Funding for Rural Tennessee and North Carolina

FCC Connected Care Pilot Program Guidance

The FCC issued a Public Notice providing additional information and guidance for potential applicants interested in applying for its Connected Care Pilot Program.

Today's Regulatory Mix: New York Reminds Consumer to be Alert of Utility Company Calls, Global Telecom Regulators  Release Best Practices for COVID-19 Recovery, FCC Fee Filer is Open for FY 2020 Payments

New York Reminds Consumers to be Alert of Spoofed Utility Company Calls

In a news release, the New York DPS is reminding consumers of a phone scam in which scammers, pretending to be from a utility company, call individuals and threaten to suspend electricity services unless they receive a payment immediately.  Payment has been requested by means of untraceable services such as gift cards, including money transfer apps, including Cash App.

day's Regulatory Mix: The FCC, Department of Health, and Department of Agriculture Team Up for Rural Health, The FTC Signs Antitrust Cooperation Framework with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom

The FCC, Department of Health, and Department of Agriculture Team Up for Rural Health

The FCC announced that it has partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Rural Telehealth Initiative, a joint effort to collaborate and share information to address health disparities, resolve service provider challenges, and promote broadband services and technology to rural areas in America. 

Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Announces Communications Status Report for Storms Marco & Laura, FCC Reminds of Deadline for Nominations to Chairman’s Accessibility Awards, Hawaii Further Extends Prohibition On Disconnects/Late Fees During COVID-19

FCC Announces Communications Status Report for Storms Marco & Laura

In a Public Notice, the FCC released a report on the status of communications services in geographic areas impacted by Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura as of August 27, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. EDT.

Today's Regulatory Mix: California – Governor Announces Funds to Support Distance Learning; Directed State Agencies to Bridge Digital Divide, FCC Prepares for Tropical Storm Laura

California – Governor Announces Funds to Support Distance Learning; Directed State Agencies to Bridge Digital Divide

Governor announced that every eligible local educational agency in California has applied for and is receiving a portion of the $5.3 billion in learning loss mitigation funds secured through the state budget he signed in June.

Today's Regulatory Mix: California Attorney General Announces Final CCPA Regulations, Massachusetts Attorney General Announces Creation of New Privacy Division, FCC Seeks Nominations For USAC Board

California Attorney General Announces Final CCPA Regulations

The Attorney General of California announced approval by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) of final regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Today's Regulatory Mix: Congress Urges Action on Interim Privacy Shield, FCC’s Stark Seeks Details On “Bidstream” Consumer Data

Congress Urges Action on Interim Privacy Shield

The four bipartisan leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee sent a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Joseph Simons urging them to work with their European counterparts to quickly issue interim guidance to protect consumers and help businesses following the recent decision by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) that overturned the European Union (EU)-United States (U.S.) Privacy Shield Framework.

Today's Regulatory Mix: Florida Competition Report Shows Customers Choosing New Services, Hawaii  Further Extends Prohibition On Disconnects/Late Fees During COVID-1,Washington Governor Prohibits Residential Disconnections During COVID-19

Florida Competition Report Shows Customers Choosing New Services

The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) announced the results of its annual Report on the Status of Competition in the Telecommunications Industry.

Today's Regulatory Mix: Nebraska Opens Window for Wireless Infrastructure Grant Program, FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel Releases New Podcast

Nebraska Opens Window for Wireless Infrastructure Grant Program

In a recent opinion, the Nebraska PSC opened a grant window for its wireless infrastructure grant program.  The PSC found that the amount made available for the 2020 grant application cycle should be set at $5.2 million. The application window for the next round of grants should open on August 10, 2020 and extend through October 1, 2020.