The Regulatory Mix – Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Today’s Regulatory Mix:  FCC EBB Program Exceeds 4 Million Households, Broadband Bills Take Effect in Washington State  FCC EBB Program Exceeds 4 Million Households  Over four million households have enrolled in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, according to the FCC, served by approximately 1100 broadband providers. The $3.2 billion subsidy program provides a temporary $50 to $75 discount…

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The Regulatory Mix – Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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…

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The Regulatory Mix – Tuesday, May 11, 2021

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,

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The Regulatory Mix – Tuesday, April 20, 2021

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. 

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The Regulatory Mix – Thursday, April 15, 2021

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…

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