Broadband

Local Governments Stand Up to Unsupported Claims

On behalf of the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission (NWSCCC), the North Metro Telecommunications Commission (NMTC), and the City of…

4 weeks ago

Court Vacates Digital Discrimination Rules

Court of Appeals vacates Digital Discrimination Rules on Judicial Review.

4 weeks ago

Minnesota Local Governments Challenge FCC’s Authority on Broadband

A coalition of Minnesota local governments filed comments with the FCC, asserting that federal preemption of local authority is unsupported.…

6 months ago

Minnesota Cities Tell FCC it has No Authority over Broadband and Limited Authority to Preempt Telecom Regs

Earlier today a coalition of Minnesota Cities, including the League of Minnesota Cities, filed comments in the FCC’s Notice of…

7 months ago

First Broadband Franchise Ushers in a New Era in Franchising

The South Washington County Telecommunications Commission has signed a pioneering broadband franchise agreement with Intrepid Fiber Networks, enabling the construction…

8 months ago

Assistance Available to Access Broadband and Phone Services

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is highlighting the federal Lifeline program during Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week (Sept.…

9 months ago

How T-Mobile’s USI Deal Affects Local Broadband Policies

Background T-Mobile has reportedly moved to acquire Minneapolis-based U.S. Internet (USI), a regional fiber and wireless internet provider with a…

9 months ago

MACTA Files in Support of NATOA Against Unfair Industry Claims

Today, the Minnesota Association of Community Telecommunications Administrators (MACTA), representing 105 cities and 9 townships, has urged the Federal Communications…

10 months ago

NATOA Defends Local Governments at FCC Against Unfair Industry Claims

Date: July 13, 2025 The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) is standing up for local governments in…

11 months ago

This Is the Way: Local Franchising to Ensure Equal Access to Broadband

Earlier this year my article, “This is the Way: Equal Access to Broadband Through Municipal Franchising,” was published in Municipal…

11 months ago

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