THE REGULATORY MIX AND BLOG ARTICLES

Today's Regulatory Mix: Emergency Broadband Benefits Program Underway, Federal Legislation Would Clarify FCC's Ability to Regulate Inmate Calling Rates, NANPA Begins 488 NPA Code assignments in Florida 850 NPA  

Emergency Broadband Benefits Program Underway 

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, the $3.2 billion federal initiative designed to lower the cost of high-speed internet for eligible households during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, launched today.

Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Issues Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Reminder, Texas House Bill Would Raise Wireless Monthly Surcharge  

FCC Issues Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Reminder 

Providers participating in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB Program) can begin enrolling customers as of May 12, 2021.  In advance of this date, the FCC issued an advisory reminding providers about EBB Program rules,

Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Opens EBB Program to Broadband Providers for Testing, Georgia Announces Partnership to Expand Broadband Access

FCC Opens EBB Program to Broadband Providers for Testing 

In preparation of launching the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (Program), the FCC announced that it has opened the Program to participating broadband providers for testing. 

Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC List of Broadband Providers Electing to Participate in EBB Program Updated, FCC Seeks Comment on RDOF ETC Applications, Once Vetoed Broadband Bill Becomes Law in New York,  USAC Urges EBB Program Election Notices

FCC List of Broadband Providers Electing to Participate in EBB Program Updated 

In two weeks, the list of broadband providers that have been elected to participate in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP) has almost doubled from 319 providers at the beginning of the month to 513 providers as of today.