Author: Susan Carter

Ransomware was front and center this week as the Senate passed legislation addressing these notorious, and sometimes costly attacks. By a vote of 29-20, the chamber passed Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill’s […]

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Pole attachment issues and their impact on broadband deployment were front and center in New York State as their legislature passed, and governor signed legislation to mandate fair distribution of […]

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Wireless companies will most likely tell you that there have been plenty of hurdles for 5G deployment, and the new year has started with yet another one. Airlines for America, […]

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The legislature finished its business for the calendar year on Wednesday, but not before passing legislation establishing the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority and a governing board which is awaiting the […]

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Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission released its Final Rulemaking Order on telco regulations in Chapters 53, 63, and 64. The Order is available for viewing on the Commission’s website […]

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Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved two eligible telecommunications carrier applications, bringing the total of PUC-approved entities who can receive Rural Digital Opportunity Fund monies to 13. CenturyTel Broadband […]

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On Wednesday, the House Consumer Affairs Committee and Senate Communications and Technology Committee held a joint public hearing on rural broadband deployment. (See related story in Quotable Section). On the […]

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On Wednesday, November 10th, the House Consumer Affairs Committee and Senate Communications and Technology Committee will hold a public hearing on rural broadband deployment. Stay tuned for further details.

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At its Public Meeting yesterday, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted 2-1 (Chairman Brown Dutrielle dissenting) in support of the Motion of Vice Chairman Coleman addressing the modernization of ILEC […]

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