Kathleen Slattery Thompson

USTelecom - The Broadband Association submitted remarks to the Federal Communications Commission in response to the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. USTelecom's suggestions focused on regulations that impact broadband providers that started as voice providers, like requirements to maintain copper telephone lines. "USTelecom recommends prioritizing elimination of regulations that stymie fiber and other broadband investment by imposing high and unjustified costs that tip the playing field towards competing providers and industries.

The Federal Communications Commission launched its Broadband Data Collection (BDC) program on June 30, 2022.

As discussed in Keller & Heckman's initial post in this series, the Federal Communications Commission is about to launch its new Broadband Data Collection (BDC) program.

The Federal Communications Commission is poised to implement a comprehensive overhaul of its existing broadband data mapping and collection process with a new Broadband Data Collection (BDC) program. Under the BDC, all facilities-based providers of fixed and mobile broadband Internet access services will be required to submit broadband data on a biannual basis. As discussed below, the initial filing window is between June 30, 2022, and September 1, 2022. Ensuring nationwide access to affordable high-speed broadband service is a national priority.