The Regulatory Mix – September 30, 2021

The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau announced a settlement with Pluto Inc. and its parent company, ViacomCBS Inc., regarding violations of the accessibility rules. ACA Connects asked the FCC to investigate potential misconduct among some Emergency Broadband Benefit Program providers. 

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The Regulatory Mix – Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Today’s Regulatory Mix: First Claims Deadline for EBB Program Waived,  NCTA Applauds Approval of The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Utah Lifeline Rules Unchanged  First Claims Deadline for EBB Program Waived  The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) granted Atlantic Broadband Finance, LLC (Atlantic Broadband) a limited waiver of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB Program).  

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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, June 30, 2021

Today’s Regulatory Mix: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Legislation;  Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Update; FCC Issues Report and Order Addressing 911 Fee Diversion     Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Legislation  The House Appropriations subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies approved a bill…

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The Regulatory Mix – Monday, June 21, 2021

Today’s Regulatory Mix: USAC Announces Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Updates   USAC Announces EBB Program Updates  USAC issued its June newsletter regarding the status of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB Program).  On June 15, 2021, USAC launched the Check Application Status tool.

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