THE REGULATORY MIX AND BLOG ARTICLES

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 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. 

Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Identifies Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Service Providers, Vermont Extends Moratorium on Landline Disconnects

FCC Identifies Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Service Providers  

The FCC issued a press release identifying 319 internet service providers that have been accepted into the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP) thus far. The EBBP is a $3.2 billion program

Today's Regulatory Mix:  FCC's Rosenworcel Highlights Significant Strides in Collection of Broadband Deployment Data, CRTC Issues Record Penalty of $75,000 in Anti-Spam Violation, US House Committee on Energy and Commerce Leaders Call on Internet Providers to Raise Awareness of Emergency Broadband Benefit 

FCC's Rosenworcel Highlights Significant Strides in Collection of Broadband Deployment Data  

Acting FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel responded to Senators from the Committee on Energy and Commerce inquiring about the collection of broadband deployment data.  In her March 22, 2021 letter, Rosenworcel acknowledged the challenge facing the Commission

Today's Regulatory Mix: Annual Reports for Inmate Calling Services Due April 1, 2021,  FCC Announces Milestone Dates for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, FCC Releases Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Fact Sheet, NASNA - State 911 Administrators Association asks Congress to Invest in NG911

Annual Reports for Inmate Calling Services Due April 1, 2021 

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Public Notice reminding providers of inmate calling services that the deadline for the submission of annual reports and certifications is April 1, 2021.

Today's Regulatory Mix: FCC Adopts Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for March Open Meeting, USTelecom Broadband Providers Send Letter to White Regarding Supply Chain for Semiconductor Chips

FCC Adopts Emergency Broadband Benefit Program 

On February 25, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously adopted the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (Program).  The Program is a $3.2 billion federal initiative to provide qualifying households discounts on their internet service bills with the ability to receive a discount on a computer or tablet during the COVID-19 pandemic.