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 […]
Author: Susan Carter
Industry News – 1-14-22
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 […]
Industry News -1-7-22
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, […]
Legislature – 12-17-21
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 […]
Industry News
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 […]
Industry News – 11-19-21
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 […]
Legislative – 11-12-21
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 […]
Legislature – 11/5/21
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.
October 29, 2021
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 […]