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…

2 months ago

Court Vacates Digital Discrimination Rules

Court of Appeals vacates Digital Discrimination Rules on Judicial Review.

2 months 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.…

7 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…

8 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…

9 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.…

10 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…

10 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…

11 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…

12 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…

12 months ago

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