Issues with BEAD and USF must be resolved by the new Congress and Trump administration.
Franchise Fees Raise Barriers to Broadband
Courts have held the line against franchise fee abuse. The FCC can protect consumers by ending the practice once and for all.
The Hidden Taxes on Internet Service
The imposition of state and local taxes on accessing and using the internet was supposed to be resolved, yet local governments continue to attempt to subvert this prohibition. The effort to prevent these taxes from being adopted began when the Internet Tax Freedom Act of 1998 (ITFA) established a moratorium on state and local internet access taxes, “bit taxes” levied on the amount of data streamed, and taxes on specific services such as email or messaging. ITFA also prohibited discriminatory transaction taxes on e-commerce vendors and their customers which would […]
The Biden-Harris Administration’s Unintelligent Attack on AI
The Biden-Harris administration’s latest attack on American innovation is aimed at artificial intelligence.
The Future of the Universal Service Fund
To save taxpayer dollars, Congress should look at revamping the USF program instead of trying to expanding its contribution base.
Protecting Intellectual Property in an AI World
Intellectual property rights should be protected when artificial intelligence is used in creative works.
Court Further Delays Net Neutrality Implementation
On August 1, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit extended the stay on the FCC’s latest net neutrality order.
Fifth Circuit Determines the USF Fee Is a Tax
The Fifth Circuit Court rocked the telecommunications world when it released its ruling on funding the USF.
Antitrust Regulators Play Monopoly: Rolling the Dice on Artificial Intelligence
Antitrust investigations of AI companies will likely stifle innovation and jeopardize US global competitiveness.
Broadband Rollout Requires Municipal Permitting Reform
Municipal leaders can expand broadband connectivity by lifting restraints on cell towers, fiber, and utility pole attachments.