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FCC rejects calls for cable-like fees on broadband providers

The front of the Federal Communications Commission building in Washington, D.C. (FCC public domain image) Key Points: The FCC rejected proposals from NAB, Telesat, Iridium and state broadcaster groups to expand regulatory fees to large tech and broadband firms. Trade groups including CTIA, NCTA and the Wi-Fi Alliance opposed the idea, arguing fees should only cover industries directly regulated by the FCC. The FCC said such fees would be “not administrable,” noting no evidence was provided that ...

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