Articles about Federal Agencies on Broadband Breakfast

In Discussing ‘Broadband and the Biden Administration,’ Trump and Obama Transition Workers Praise Auctions

November 22, 2020 – In the event that the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden seeks substantial funding for broadband infrastructure, there is a strong likelihood...

FCC2 weeks ago

FCC Empowers Deployment of Next-Generation Satellites by Adopting New Licensing Framework

November 20, 2020 — During the Federal Communications Commission’s Open Commission Meeting on Wednesday, members of the agency voted to adopt two changes supporting the deployment...

FCC2 weeks ago

FCC’s Ruling Modernizing the 5.9 GigaHertz Band for Commercial Use Met With Unanimous Support

November 19, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday repurposed 45 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.9 GigaHertz (GHz) band for unlicensed operations, stating the...

FCC2 weeks ago

INCOMPAS Predicts Prompt Action on Net Neutrality

November 16, 2020 – Officials associated with INCOMPAS, the Internet and Competitive Networks Association, on Thursday predicted that there would be action on net neutrality sooner...

Federal Agencies3 weeks ago

Four Failures of the FCC’s Broadband Policy, According to University of Virginia Professor

November 12, 2020 — The failure to connect the rural-urban digital divide in the United States is not one of technology, but of markets, politics, and...

Big Tech4 weeks ago

Apple Gets a Foot in Joe Biden’s Door. What Will It Mean for Silicon Valley?

November 6, 2020 — With Twitter flagging and obscuring Donald Trump’s tweets on a daily basis, and with Facebook and other internet gatekeepers clamping down on...

FCC1 month ago

Federal Communications Commission Vote on Net Neutrality Reprises Deep Partisan Divisions

October 27, 2020 — Tensions ran high during the Federal Communications Commission’s October meeting on Tuesday, as the agency’s five commissioners were forced to take a...

FCC1 month ago

Federal Communications Commission Grants First Licenses for Tribal Radio Frequencies During Priority Window

October 24, 2020 – The Federal Communications Commission on Friday granted its first licenses in the 2.5 GigaHertz (GHz) spectrum to 154 tribal applicants during the...

Digital Inclusion2 months ago

With Anniversary Awards, FCC Recognizes Role of Communications Technology for People With Disabilities

October 13, 2020 – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Thursday recognized Karen Peltz Strauss, Claude Stout, Tom Wlodkowski at an awards ceremony on the...

FCC2 months ago

Democrats Lash at FCC Chairman Ajit Pai For Repealing Net Neutrality, Not Producing Broadband Maps

September 20, 2020 — House Democrats criticized Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai as presiding over “four years of lost opportunity” at a Thursday Communications subcommittee...

5G3 months ago

Karl Rove Promotes Open Radio Access Network, FCC Talks 5G, Digital Divide and ‘One Touch Make Ready’

September 18, 2020 — Karl Rove, former senior advisor to President George W. Bush, on Tuesday argued that in order for the country to remain competitive...

FCC3 months ago

Municipalities Fear The Impact of FCC’s Section 621 Order on Local Cable Franchise Fees

September 5, 2020 — Local telecommunications officials involved in renewing local cable franchises criticized the consequences of the Federal Communications Commission’s ruling on the topic called...

5G4 months ago

Ninth Circuit Upholds FCC’s Small Cell Deployment Order Designed to Promote 5G

August 12, 2020 — The United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld major portions of the Federal Communications Commission’s attempts to speed up 5G...

Digital Inclusion4 months ago

Federal Communications Commission Sets C-Band Auction Procedures, Reforms Inmate Calling Service Rates

August 6, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission established bidding procedures for a coming C-Band auction and moved to reform rates for inmate calling services during...

Antitrust4 months ago

Antitrust and Data Protection Emerge as Top FTC Priorities During Senate Hearing

August 5, 2020 — The five leaders of the Federal Trade Commission testified together before a Senate panel for the first time in nearly two years...

FCC4 months ago

Hospital Robocall Protection Group Undertakes Responsibilities in Inaugural Meeting

July 27, 2020 — Health care institutions have reported a rise in the number of robocalls and I.D.-spoofed calls during the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of...

FCC4 months ago

Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O’Rielly’s Nomination Advanced by Senate Committee

July 22, 2020 — In an executive session held Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted to nominate Federal Communications Commissioner Michael...

FCC5 months ago

Federal Communications Commission Designates ‘988’ for Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Requires Close Location Information

July 16, 2020 — The Federal Communication Commission’s five members voted to finalize the designation of ‘988’ as the three-digit number Americans can dial to reach...

Broadband Mapping5 months ago

Federal Communications Commission Finally Approves Efforts to Improve its Broadband Mapping

July 16, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission approved measures aiming to improve the accuracy and speed of the agency’s data collection practices in their July...

FCC5 months ago

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai Calls for Expanding Telehealth Initiatives

July 15, 2020 — Continuing to expand access to telehealth to facilitate health care during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond is essential, said Federal Communications Commission...

Cybersecurity5 months ago

Federal Trade Commission Aims to Ramp Up the Cybersecurity Efforts of Financial Institutions

July 13, 2020 — The Federal Trade Commission is seeking to ramp up mandated cybersecurity efforts for financial institutions by altering the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act’s Safeguards Rule,...

FCC5 months ago

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Praises Broadband Tower Workers as Part of Broadcasting Spectrum Repack

July 13, 2020 — Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai praised the role of broadband tower workers in facilitating a recent “broadcast repack” as part of...

Federal Agencies5 months ago

Supreme Court Upholds Act Banning Robocalls For Debt Collectors and Political Consultants

July 6, 2020 — The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban on unsolicited robocalls to cell phones with their Monday ruling on Barr v. the American...

Education5 months ago

A Mix of Resources and Technologies Are Needed to Close the Homework Gap

June 26, 2020 — Maintaining learning initiatives as the COVID-19 pandemic forced a hasty transition to virtual education was a challenging adjustment for schools, teachers, and...

Digital Inclusion5 months ago

Federal Communications Commission’s Top Priority is Closing Digital Divide, Says Ajit Pai

June 25, 2020 — Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Thursday reiterated how important it is to the agency to close the digital divide. Closing...

Big Tech5 months ago

Republican Communications Commissioners Decline to Support Additional Broadband Funding, Also Blast Big Tech

June 24, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission needs increased funding of an unknown amount for its broadband subsidy projects, said Comissioners Michael O’Rielly and Brendan Carr in a Senate...

FCC5 months ago

Rural Digital Opportunity Funds Should be Decreased Until FCC Gets Mapping Right, Says Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel

June 24, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission should decrease the amount of money distributed through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, said Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel in a Senate...

Federal Agencies5 months ago

Panelists Critique Common Claims Agencies Use to Oppose FCC’s Ligado Decision

June 24, 2020 — The conflict over the Federal Communications Commissions’ Ligado decision, which continues to be disputed by the Department of Defense and the Department...

FCC6 months ago

Chairman Ajit Pai Calls His Federal Communications Commission ‘The Most Aggressive in History’

June 19, 2020 — Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said that the current agency is “the most aggressive FCC in history in terms of spectrum.”...

FCC6 months ago

Commissioner O’Rielly Says He Would Shorten Rural Broadband Build Out Period and Collect Accurate Broadband Maps

June 17, 2020 — Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., used a nominations hearing on Tuesday to grill Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O’Rielly on issues...

FCC6 months ago

Optimal Network Strategies Will Increase Chances of Receiving Rural Broadband Funds

June 12, 2020 — For regional operators, the stakes are more competitive than ever, as the Federal Communication Commission’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund auction has significantly...

5G6 months ago

Federal Communications Commission Advisory Council Recommends 5G Vulnerability Changes

June 11, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission’s Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council voted to accept recommendations addressing how vulnerabilities of 5G infrastructure might impact the...

Autonomous Vehicles6 months ago

Proposed Spectrum Reallocation Could Stifle Global Competitiveness, According to Automotive Experts

June 10, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission’s proposal of redistributing spectrum on the 5.9 GigaHertz (GHz) band drew criticism from auto industry experts on a...

FCC6 months ago

Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Weighting System Favors Low Latency Technology

June 9, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission adopted procedures for Phase I of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund auction, or Auction 904, at their open...

FCC6 months ago

FCC Adopts Anti-Robocall Measures, Municipal 5G Oversight and Other Proposals

June 9, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission moved to adopt five proposals at its June Open Meeting on Tuesday, dealing with issues such as the...

FTC6 months ago

Federal Privacy Legislation More Crucial Than Ever, Says Federal Trade Commissioner Christine Wilson

June 4, 2020 — Federal privacy legislation is more important than ever, said participants in a Brookings Institution webinar Wednesday. Federal Trade Commissioner Christine Wilson said...

Broadband's Impact6 months ago

Local Broadband is the Solution to Paucity of Access in United States, Say Panelists at Merit Network Webinar

June 2, 2020 — Internet access in the United States is sorely lacking, and the solution lies in local broadband, said participants in a Merit Network...

FCC6 months ago

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai Announces Accelerated C-Band Transition

June 1, 2020 — Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced Monday that he instructed satellite operators to expedite the transition of C-band spectrum for 5G...

FCC6 months ago

FCC Mid-band Auctions Show Promise for 5G and Future Innovation, Say FCBA Panelists

May 26, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission’s upcoming mid-band spectrum auctions are likely to be successful — so long as they don’t prioritize raising revenue...

Broadband Breakfast

Federal Agencies

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to Step Down on Inauguration Day, Saying ‘It’s Time for a New Adventure’

In Discussing ‘Broadband and the Biden Administration,’ Trump and Obama Transition Workers Praise Auctions

FCC Empowers Deployment of Next-Generation Satellites by Adopting New Licensing Framework

FCC’s Ruling Modernizing the 5.9 GigaHertz Band for Commercial Use Met With Unanimous Support

INCOMPAS Predicts Prompt Action on Net Neutrality

Four Failures of the FCC’s Broadband Policy, According to University of Virginia Professor

Apple Gets a Foot in Joe Biden’s Door. What Will It Mean for Silicon Valley?

Federal Communications Commission Vote on Net Neutrality Reprises Deep Partisan Divisions

Federal Communications Commission Grants First Licenses for Tribal Radio Frequencies During Priority Window

With Anniversary Awards, FCC Recognizes Role of Communications Technology for People With Disabilities

Democrats Lash at FCC Chairman Ajit Pai For Repealing Net Neutrality, Not Producing Broadband Maps

Karl Rove Promotes Open Radio Access Network, FCC Talks 5G, Digital Divide and ‘One Touch Make Ready’

Municipalities Fear The Impact of FCC’s Section 621 Order on Local Cable Franchise Fees

Ninth Circuit Upholds FCC’s Small Cell Deployment Order Designed to Promote 5G

Federal Communications Commission Sets C-Band Auction Procedures, Reforms Inmate Calling Service Rates

Antitrust and Data Protection Emerge as Top FTC Priorities During Senate Hearing

Hospital Robocall Protection Group Undertakes Responsibilities in Inaugural Meeting

Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O’Rielly’s Nomination Advanced by Senate Committee

Federal Communications Commission Designates ‘988’ for Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Requires Close Location Information

Federal Communications Commission Finally Approves Efforts to Improve its Broadband Mapping

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai Calls for Expanding Telehealth Initiatives

Federal Trade Commission Aims to Ramp Up the Cybersecurity Efforts of Financial Institutions

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Praises Broadband Tower Workers as Part of Broadcasting Spectrum Repack

Supreme Court Upholds Act Banning Robocalls For Debt Collectors and Political Consultants

A Mix of Resources and Technologies Are Needed to Close the Homework Gap

Federal Communications Commission’s Top Priority is Closing Digital Divide, Says Ajit Pai

Republican Communications Commissioners Decline to Support Additional Broadband Funding, Also Blast Big Tech

Rural Digital Opportunity Funds Should be Decreased Until FCC Gets Mapping Right, Says Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel

Panelists Critique Common Claims Agencies Use to Oppose FCC’s Ligado Decision

Chairman Ajit Pai Calls His Federal Communications Commission ‘The Most Aggressive in History’

Commissioner O’Rielly Says He Would Shorten Rural Broadband Build Out Period and Collect Accurate Broadband Maps

Optimal Network Strategies Will Increase Chances of Receiving Rural Broadband Funds

Federal Communications Commission Advisory Council Recommends 5G Vulnerability Changes

Proposed Spectrum Reallocation Could Stifle Global Competitiveness, According to Automotive Experts

Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Weighting System Favors Low Latency Technology

FCC Adopts Anti-Robocall Measures, Municipal 5G Oversight and Other Proposals

Federal Privacy Legislation More Crucial Than Ever, Says Federal Trade Commissioner Christine Wilson

Local Broadband is the Solution to Paucity of Access in United States, Say Panelists at Merit Network Webinar

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai Announces Accelerated C-Band Transition

FCC Mid-band Auctions Show Promise for 5G and Future Innovation, Say FCBA Panelists

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Trump Threatens to Veto Defense Bill Over Section 230, Verizon and Pole Attachments, One-Ring Robocalls

Breakfast Media Minute: December 2, 2020

FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel Tells Public Safety She Wants to Halt the T-Band Auction and Fund 911 Upgrades

Biden Administration Should Take a Trial-and-Error Approach to Antitrust, Say Brookings Panelists

Benton on Middle Mile Open Access Networks, CENIC Fiber Route in California, Investors Buying Bitcoin

Breakfast Media Minute: December 1, 2020

Veterans’ Affairs Pilots 5G, Bill de Blasio and Verizon, Chattanooga Free Internet, New WISPA Board

Breakfast Media Minute: November 30, 2020

Olivier Ferveur: The Buzz Over 5G Shows That New Fiber Networks Also Need a Global Standard

Pre-Pandemic Survey of Internet Use by Commerce Department’s NTIA Finds Almost All College Students Online

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, December 2: Broadband and the Biden Administration, Part 2

FTC’s Zoom Deal and Democrats, Vertical Bridge Buys Eco-site, Bill Would Extend CARES Act to 2021

Breakfast Media Minute: November 25, 2020

Squeezing Capacity From Copper Networks While Undertaking a Transition to Fiber Broadband

Biden Wants $4 Billion for Broadband, House Commerce Wants ‘Rip and Replace’, Maine Launches Speedtest

Continuing Pandemic is Causing Broadband Operators to Adjust to New Cybersecurity Landscape

Breakfast Media Minute: November 24, 2020

Broadband Forum Launches 3 New Specs for 5G, FCC Rural Auction Winds Down, Connected Nation Goes K-12

Former Estonian President Says U.S. Needs a Secure Digital ID Card to Computerize Government Processes

Breakfast Media Minute: November 23, 2020

Broadband Breakfast Live Online Event Series on ‘Tools for Broadband Deployment’ on Enhancing Rural America

In Discussing ‘Broadband and the Biden Administration,’ Trump and Obama Transition Workers Praise Auctions

Toby Bargar: In 2021, Watch for New Federal User Fees, State Tax of Streaming Services

FCC Empowers Deployment of Next-Generation Satellites by Adopting New Licensing Framework

Broadband Breakfast Interview with Tyler Cooper and Jenna Tanberk about Open Data Set from Broadband Now

Breakfast Media Minute: November 20, 2020

Apple Pays $113 Million Over Battery Slowdowns, Caution on Cellular Generator Requests, Douglas Fast Net Leverages ADTRAN

National Telecommunications and Information Webinar Focuses on Broadband Boost to Local Economies

Breakfast Media Minute: November 19, 2020

FCC’s Ruling Modernizing the 5.9 GigaHertz Band for Commercial Use Met With Unanimous Support

New Anti-Robocall Tools, House Passes 3 Tech Bills, Senate Commerce Clears Others, Is Open RAN Facilitating Protectionism?

Breakfast Media Minute: November 18, 2020

Looming Income Inequality Demands a National Broadband Plan for the Next Decade, Says Benton Expert

GOP Senators Call Platforms ‘Publishers’ and Want to Strip Section 230 Protections, and Dems Aren’t Fans Either

Joe Biden’s Federal Communications Transition Team, C-Spire Expands, Elliott Management and AT&T

Global Concern About 5G Security Has Become a Bipartisan Cause, Say Broadband Breakfast Panelists

Suppression of Media Freedom Correlates to the Onset of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Say Panelists