Christopher Canter’s Post

🚀 Summary: The FCC has adopted rules aimed at preventing digital discrimination in access to broadband services. However, ISPs and their GOP allies in Congress are opposing the measure, arguing that it goes too far and could negatively impact broadband investment. 💡 Takeaway: The FCC's move to prevent digital discrimination is a step towards ensuring equal access to broadband services. However, opposition from ISPs and Congress highlights the ongoing debate over the balance between regulation and investment in the industry. 📌 Hashtags: #FCC #broadband #netneutrality #digitaldiscrimination #ISP #Congress #regulation #investments

PCCA strongly opposes FCC's "digital discrimination" rule that went into effect last week, and we support legislation in Congress to overturn it. We believe that the FCC has assumed unprecedented authority to regulate the broadband internet economy and that the order includes an overly broad, unrealistic, and unreasonable definition of "covered entities," which includes not only broadband providers, but contractors retained by broadband providers. Learn more about PCCA's position at pccaweb.org.   Sens. Kevin Cramer & Mike Lee have introduced a Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval to nullify these rules and "to protect the U.S. broadband industry from unjustifiable federal control, remove barriers to broadband expansion, and defend broadband providers from overreaching regulations." #broadband #broadbandinternet #BroadbandForAll #criticalinfrastructure #construction #contractors #Fiberbroadband #wireless #internetserviceprovider #DigitalInclusion #DigitalEquity #PCCA https://lnkd.in/gzEtjDNc

This week, the Federal Communications Commission will vote on whether to reinstate the agency’s classification of broadband as a Title II “telecommunications service.” This move could bring many new protections to consumers, including #netneutrality rules. Interested in learning more about what this could mean for you? Check out our resource page linked below with factsheets for a look at what strong consumer protections this ruling could bring for US consumers and businesses nationwide. https://lnkd.in/gR2Q5p7a

This one is going to hurt! Yes, those responsible for the robocall campaign will feel the most pain. Election interference is a BFD! But the Telecom Company that allowed the calls to pass through its network is also going to face the music, and it won't be pretty. Trust me, you do NOT want to be Lingo Telecom right now, and you certainly don't want to be the next carrier whose name is dragged through the mud, just because you didn't do enough to: A) Know Your Customer and B) monitor, manage, and act quickly to stop bad traffic on your network BEFORE the government tells you to Cease & Desist! Authorities have taken action against two Texas companies, Life Corporation and Lingo Telecom, believed to be connected to robocalls that used AI to mimic President Joe Biden's voice and discourage voting in New Hampshire's primary. New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella has issued cease-and-desist orders and subpoenas to both companies, while the FCC has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Lingo Telecom, attempting to stop "behavior that violates voter suppression laws." #robocalls #fcc #attorneygeneral #election2024 #tcpa #deepfake #artificialintelligence Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZSpRcyr

Happening now! Webinar on Telecommunications Consumer Protection Consumer protection in the #digitalage is of paramount importance. In the rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape, the #Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) recognises the need to empower and educate its Member States and other key stakeholders about the rights of and safeguards for consumers. To address this, the CTU is partnering with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) to organise a Telecommunications Consumer Protection Webinar to disseminate valuable information, promote awareness and facilitate an interactive platform for stakeholders to engage with FCC experts. https://lnkd.in/eUgqVEuN #consumerprotection #telecommunications

The FCC is taking a new stance on internet data caps and considering an investigation into how broadband providers use them. Despite ISPs' ability to provide unlimited data, limitations often burden consumers who rely on the internet for necessities. The proposed Notice of Inquiry will allow public comments before deciding if further action is necessary. Let's hope this leads to positive regulatory changes! #FCC #internetdatacaps #broadbandproviders https://lnkd.in/ebZVib8D