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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...

FCC1 month 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...

5G1 month 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...

FCC2 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...

5G2 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 Inclusion3 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...

FCC3 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...

FCC3 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...

FCC3 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 Mapping3 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...

FCC3 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...

FCC3 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...

Education4 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 Inclusion4 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 Tech4 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...

FCC4 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...

FCC4 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.”...

FCC4 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...

FCC5 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...

5G5 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 Vehicles5 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...

FCC5 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...

FCC5 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...

Broadband's Impact5 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...

FCC5 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...

FCC5 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...

FCC5 months ago

Application Deadline of July 15 Announced for $16 Billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction

May 21, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission announced Monday that it would accept the so-called “short-form” applications for its Rural Digital Opportunity Fund reverse auction...

FCC5 months ago

Two Brendan Carrs Tout the Importance of Telemedicine in a US Telecom Webcast

May 20, 2020 — In a web forum Wednesday, Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr said that while the U.S.’s broadband response to the coronavirus pandemic has...

FCC5 months ago

FCC Digital Divide Steps Successful, Says Agency Chairman Ajit Pai

May 19, 2020 — The Federal Communication Commission’s measures to address the digital divide have been overwhelmingly effective, Chairman Ajit Pai claimed in a teleconference Tuesday. The teleconference,...

FCC5 months ago

FCC Approves Rules for Deployment of Satellites, Allocates Six Megahertz of Low-Band Spectrum to Broadband

May 13, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday adopted new rules for the deployment of satellites. The action, at the agency’s May meeting –...

FCC6 months ago

Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr Says Agency Coronavirus Response a Success

May 12, 2020 — The Federal Communication Commission’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been successful, Commissioner Brendan Carr said in a Federal Communications Bar Association teleconference Monday....

FCC6 months ago

Anne Veigle Joins FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s Press Shop, Amid Other Staff Changes

May 11, 2020 — Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced Monday that Anne Veigle will be joining the agency as director of public affairs, amid...

Broadband Mapping & Data6 months ago

Federal Communications Commission Outlines Steps for a $16 Billion Broadband Opportunity in Rural America

May 7, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission does not plan any delay in proceeding with the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund auction, according to agency officials...

FCC6 months ago

Military Witnesses Bash FCC’s Approval of Ligado at Live Senate Committee Hearing

May 6, 2020 – Military officials and legislators urged the Federal Communications Commission to reverse their approval of increased satellite broadband infrastructure development in a Senate...

Education6 months ago

Historically Black Colleges Urge Additional Funding to Close Broadband Gap

Panelists at an FCC roundtable on Monday stressed the importance of narrowing the digital divide that makes distance learning difficult for some students from historically black...

Digital Inclusion6 months ago

Most Panelists at FCC Working Group on Digital Inclusion Say Libraries Are Crucial in Closing the Homework Gap

April 29, 2020— Members of the Federal Communication Commission’s working group on digital empowerment and inclusion highlighted the role that libraries can play in closing the...

FCC6 months ago

To Acclaim, FCC Approves Unlicensed Use of the 6 GigaHertz Band at April Meeting, With Criticism Over 5G Fund

April 27, 2020—The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved unlicensed use of the 6 GigaHertz (GHz) band, among other items, at its April meeting. The rules...

Digital Inclusion7 months ago

The FCC Could Do More Now About the Digital Divide, Say Panelists at Broadband Breakfast Live Online Event

April 2, 2020 – “It’s really unfortunate that it has taken a national emergency, a worldwide pandemic, for people to realize how many people don’t have...

5G7 months ago

Federal Communications Commission Proposal for Unlicensed Spectrum in 6 GHz Band Widely-Praised

April 1, 2020 – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced on Thursday an effort to open the 6 GigaHertz (GHz) band to unlicensed sharing of...

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Application Deadline of July 15 Announced for $16 Billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction

Two Brendan Carrs Tout the Importance of Telemedicine in a US Telecom Webcast

FCC Digital Divide Steps Successful, Says Agency Chairman Ajit Pai

FCC Approves Rules for Deployment of Satellites, Allocates Six Megahertz of Low-Band Spectrum to Broadband

Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr Says Agency Coronavirus Response a Success

Anne Veigle Joins FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s Press Shop, Amid Other Staff Changes

Federal Communications Commission Outlines Steps for a $16 Billion Broadband Opportunity in Rural America

Military Witnesses Bash FCC’s Approval of Ligado at Live Senate Committee Hearing

Historically Black Colleges Urge Additional Funding to Close Broadband Gap

Most Panelists at FCC Working Group on Digital Inclusion Say Libraries Are Crucial in Closing the Homework Gap

To Acclaim, FCC Approves Unlicensed Use of the 6 GigaHertz Band at April Meeting, With Criticism Over 5G Fund

The FCC Could Do More Now About the Digital Divide, Say Panelists at Broadband Breakfast Live Online Event

Federal Communications Commission Proposal for Unlicensed Spectrum in 6 GHz Band Widely-Praised

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National Rural Education Association Advocates For Universal Home Broadband Access to Assist Rural Students

Evidence-Based Policy Making is Particularly Important in Managing Radio Frequency Spectrum

Policymakers Urge Better Broadband Maps, Seek Funding for ‘Rip and Replace,’ and Tout Open Radio Networks

Breakfast Media Minute: October 23, 2020

Senate Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Tech Giants on Controversial Content, Also Advances Supreme Court Nominee

Panelists at Tech Policy Institute Conference Tout American Approaches to EU Privacy Ambitions

FCC Details Section 230 Authority Argument, White House Regulates AI, What Was Quibi Again?

Breakfast Media Minute: October 22, 2020

Nokia 4G on the Moon, Localities and Drone Operations, Ajit Pai’s 6G Keynote Speech

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 — Preparing for Success

Breakfast Media Minute: October 21, 2020

Federal Trade Commissioners Disagree About Role of Antitrust Lawsuits Against Big Tech

Justice Department Antitrust Division Sues Google, FCC Calls for Changes to Media Regulations, AT&T on Spectrum Sharing

Breakfast Media Minute: October 20, 2020

There Are Countless Computer and Mail-Based Threats to the Security of U.S. Election

FCC’s Controversial Wireless Infrastructure Order Placed in Context of Transition From 4G to 5G Networks

Google’s John Burchett Explains New Approach to Fiber-Building in West Des Moines

Internet Technology and Military Power, Next G Alliance and 6G, Secret Service Agent on Cyber Security

Breakfast Media Minute: October 19, 2020

Is House Judiciary Report a Fix for Big Tech, or a One-Sided Political Document?

From the View of the California Emerging Technology Fund, Presidential Leadership Needed on Broadband

California Wrestles With Efforts to Use Broadband for Distance Learning, Healthcare, and Digital Divide

FCC Chairman Under Trump Declares Agency’s Authority to Define Language on Political Speech

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, January 27, 2020 — Fueling the Fire of Rural Innovation

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 — Mapping the Rural Broadband Buildout

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 — RDOF and Other Rural Broadband Deployments

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 — Connecting Providers and Customers Faster

Breakfast Media Minute: October 16, 2020

FCC Pushes American 5G Globally, Public Infrastructure and Private Services, Topography As a 5G Hurdle for T-Mobile

Children Are Being ‘Locked Out of Their Classrooms’ Without E-Rate Action, Says Jessica Rosenworsel

Breakfast Media Minute: October 15, 2020

Starry and Microsoft in Los Angeles, Comcast Clocks a Gigabit Upload, Nobel Prize for Spectrum Auction

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 — The Hype and Reality of 5G

Breakfast Media Minute: October 14, 2020

Are Open Radio Access Networks Merely a 5G Fad? Or Will They Spur Innovation and Lower Costs?

Breakfast Media Minute: October 13, 2020

FCC Goes All in for 5G, Pentagon Spends $600 Million on 5G Experiments, Additional Funds For Distance Learning