Educational Broadband Service Archives

System/Policy

Michigan university gets go-ahead from FCC to build out educational broadband

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | July 26, 2019

Northern Michigan University will take its rural broadband service to the state’s Lower Peninsula.

System/Policy

FCC proposal to allow sales of EBS spectrum gets thumbs-down from public TV

By Doug Halonen, Freelance Contributor | March 18, 2019

Representatives of stations told FCC officials that allowing sales of the educational spectrum could create a “hostile leasing environment.”

System/Policy

FCC’s proposed update to EBS rules prompts comments from public media

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | August 13, 2018

Some 50 public broadcasters hold licenses to use spectrum in the 2.5 GHz band for educational services and other purposes.

System/Policy

Pubcasters may benefit from potential FCC changes to use of educational spectrum

By Doug Halonen, Freelance Contributor | May 16, 2018

The commission is considering rule changes that could give educational institutions and some public broadcasters more flexibility to make money from frequencies in the EBS band.