Other noteworthy regulatory developments week ending 16 April 2021 from the Assembly Analyst team
Biden to pour $100bn into funding broadband deployment
The new administration is determined to close the digital divide once and for all, but the details have yet to be ironed out
US moves to restrict more Chinese companies
US Congress to free up $94bn for broadband development
A new legislative proposal pledges to invest hugely in rural broadband – a long-standing issue that America needs to address
FCC adopts broadband support scheme for low-income households
The scheme is significantly more generous than the current programme – but it may need more funds if it’s to help everyone it targets
FCC head wants the US to lead on OpenRAN
Rosenworcel looks to make her mark at first meeting of the new FCC
DoJ drops lawsuit over net neutrality law in California
First phase of the US 3.8GHz spectrum auction raises record-breaking $80.9bn
Funding arrangements put in place for vendor swap-out in the US
Operators using the Universal Service Fund will have access to at least $1.6bn to meet the cost of replacing equipment from restricted vendors.
