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Today's Regulatory Mix: ISPs File Lawsuit to Overturn New York's Affordable Broadband Act, FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund Program Draft Released, Vermont Net Neutrality Case Stayed

ISPs File Lawsuit to Overturn New York’s Affordable Broadband Act

On April 16, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the Affordable Broadband Act establishing $15/month high-speed internet for qualifying low-income families. In response, lobby groups, including USTelecom, CTIA-The Wireless Association, and multiple others,

Today's Regulatory Mix: Ernst & Young Named Fund Administrator, New York Outlines Exemptions from the Requirement to Offer Low Income Broadband Product, Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Broadband Expansion Bill

FCC Entrance Feb 2020 Shutterstock-1 Ernst & Young Named Fund Administrator

The FCC announced today that Ernst & Young LLP will be the Fund Administrator for the $1.9 billion Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (Reimbursement Program).

Today's Regulatory Mix: New York Legislation Requires Affordable Broadband, USAC Urges EBB Program Participants to Submit Zip Codes, Verizon Granted Limited EBB Program Reimbursement Waiver

NY state capitol New York Legislation Requires Affordable Broadband

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation requiring affordable internet for qualifying low-income families. This legislation requires providers operating in New York State to offer $15/month high-speed internet to low-income families across the state.

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 Entrance Feb 2020 Shutterstock-1 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: USDA Announces Additional Broadband Funding, GAO Report on FCC USF High Cost Program

USDA Announces Additional Broadband Funding

The USDA announced additional broadband funding in Oklahoma, New York, Colorado, North Dakota, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska and Virginia.

Today's Regulatory Mix: USDA Announces Broadband Investments in Oklahoma and New York, FCC $31 Settlement for Rural Healthcare Program Violations, FCC Closes Clock Phase of Auction 103, FCC TV White Space Rules Proposal

USDA Announces Broadband Investments in Oklahoma and New York

In Oklahoma, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Dr. Lee Denney announced $13.3 million in two, high-speed broadband infrastructure projects