Congress
Telecom Leaders Ask Congress to Streamline Permitting Ahead of BEAD Project Deployment
Lawmakers considered more than 30 legislative drafts targeting potential regulatory obstacles.
Former Reporter Em McPhie studied communication design and writing at Washington University in St. Louis, where she was a managing editor for the student newspaper.
Congress
Lawmakers considered more than 30 legislative drafts targeting potential regulatory obstacles.
Antitrust
The agency’s aggressive approach to antitrust under Chair Lina Khan has sparked controversy.
Antitrust
Widespread AI applications could lead to a dramatic uptick in online disinformation, Pichai warned.
Spectrum
Trade groups and other organizations disagreed over issues such as spectrum sharing.
Privacy
Significant regulatory discrepancies disrupt global businesses, restrict cross-border data flow and limit user choice.
Big Tech
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s recent testimony left Congress with more questions than answers.
Digital Inclusion
Engaging local communities can build trust, which is an important factor in increasing adoption.
Section 230
Many small to mid-sized platforms operate on a business model that relies on content moderation.
Tribal Broadband
The lengthy grant application process can be a barrier for Tribes with limited resources.
Funding
As providers attempt to expand their fiber footprints, some are turning to open access networks.
Funding
While waiting for grant funding, state broadband leaders should work to engage and educate local communities.
Fiber
Industry leaders agreed that fiber deployment should be prioritized, with other technologies supplementing as needed.
Education
The pandemic heightened the urgency of closing the digital divide, but several barriers remain.
Community Broadband
Communities should take initiative in building out networks without waiting for federal funding, panelists said.
Fiber
Industry experts agreed that reaching each individual consumer is the key to a full-fiber future.
Social Media
House lawmakers presented a united front against TikTok as calls for a national ban gain momentum.