FCC gets petitions to rethink rules from LLC and broadband coalition
Published Date: 8/3/2026
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Summary
Petitions for Reconsideration (Petitions) have been filed in the Commission's proceeding by Chris Webber on behalf of CRW Consulting LLC and Kristen Corra on behalf of Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition.
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