2024 is shaping up to be a busy year in Washington for telecom, media and technology (TMT) companies.
A number of notable topics will require public comment this year, including net neutrality, digital discrimination, data privacy, cyber trust mark, early termination fees, hearing aid compatibility, robocalls and robotexts, supply chain security, broadcast blackouts and the future of the Universal Service Fund (USF). In addition to rulemakings, the now fully constituted Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) is poised to be much more active this year.
Other issues to watch include broadband affordability, especially if Congress allows funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program to lapse, and spectrum issues.