Articles about Infrastructure on Broadband Breakfast

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...

Spectrum2 weeks ago

Tech and Telecom Companies Criticize Broadcasters Spectrum Usage (or the Lack Thereof) at Free State Foundation

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2020 – Telecom industry panelists criticized the broadcast industry’s lack of use of 90 percent of the spectrum licensed to them, officials said...

Broadband Roundup2 weeks ago

Coronavirus Roundup: Gaps in Stimulus Package, AT&T on Wi-Fi Traffic, Market-Based Solutions to Digital Divide

March 23, 2020 – Public Knowledge Senior Vice President Harold Feld takes issue with the Federal Communications Commission’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge—it does not help Americans who...

Health4 weeks ago

Lariat.net Offers Free Broadband for Telehealth Providers, Coronavirus Cancels ACA Conference, Everyday Tech Benefits

Lariat.net, a wireless internet service provider in Laramie, Wyoming, announced that it will offer free internet service to telehealth providers helping those with the novel coronavirus....

Fiber1 month ago

Sonic CEO Dane Jasper Says Copper Leasing Provides Foundation for Expanding Broadband Fiber

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2020 — Dane Jasper, CEO of mid-size internet service provider Sonic, promoted his brand and challenged that of big telecom providers at Incompas’...

Open Access1 month ago

Registration Available for Digital Infrastructure Investment at Broadband Communities Summit on April 27, 2020

Broadband Communities and Broadband Breakfast have released the agenda for the Digital Infrastructure Investment mini-conference at the forthcoming Broadband Communities Summit on Monday, April 27, 2020, in...

5G1 month ago

America is Either ‘In Very Good Shape’ or Has ‘Big Catch-Up’ in 5G Race with China

WASHINGTON, February 26, 2020 - Depending on who you asked in the Dirksen Senate Building, America is either “in very good shape” or has “a big...

Broadband's Impact1 month ago

Federal Communications Commissioner O’Rielly and Others Promote Upcoming Uses of NextGen TV

WASHINGTON, February 25, 2020 – Public broadcast experts and Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O’Rielly discussed the special role public broadcasting can play in expanding broadband and...

Broadband Mapping2 months ago

Broadband Roundup: The Future of Work and Minorities, State Broadband Officials Meet at Pew, NYC’s Open Access Plan

“The future of our economy is dependent upon how we treat our most vulnerable communities, including those most susceptible to job displacement/job disruption,” Federal Communications Commissioner...

FCC2 months ago

Broadband Roundup: Mobile World Congress Cancelled, Yang Bows Out, Ajit Pai at Wind River Tribe

The world’s largest trade show for mobile communications was canceled Wednesday due to the organizers’ uncertainty that it could guarantee the health of its attendees, according...

5G2 months ago

AT&T Hosts Carousel of Diverse Industries and Advocates to Highlight Applications for 5G Solutions

WASHINGTON, February 11, 2020 – An AT&T-hosted forum on the wireless 5G standard on Tuesday presented a carousel of interests, each waxing eloquent on how the...

Antitrust2 months ago

Broadband Roundup: Judge Approves T-Mobile/Sprint Deal, New York Times on Facial Privacy, CBRS Decision Coming

A New York federal court on Tuesday refused to block the planned $56 billion merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, Law360 reports, rejecting a challenge by 14...

Expert Opinion2 months ago

An Open Letter to Gwynne Shotwell, Elon Musk and Starlink Leadership: Three Reasons to Make Starlink Open Access for America’s Local ISPs

For starters, you'll make more money. Figure contrasts 1. incumbent cable oligopoly territory divisions, 2. 2,700 local ISPs (map by Zhuangyuan Fan), 3. StarLink Greetings...

Spectrum2 months ago

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Attempts to Broker Agreement Between Satellite and Broadband for the C-Band

WASHINGTON, February 6, 2020 – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced a reimbursement plan for incumbents offering satellite service in the C-Band in order to facilitate a...

Broadband's Impact2 months ago

Broadband Roundup: State of the Union Rural Internet, Plus State of the States, No More Google Fiber Video

One of the few moments of bipartisan cheering during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday night was when he mentioned rural broadband. “I...

5G2 months ago

Broadband Roundup: House Democrats Release Infrastructure Framework, T-Mobile’s Pink, 5G’s Specialness

The chairs of three House committees on Wednesday released a framework for a five-year, $760 billion investment in infrastructure that would address some of the country’s...

Infrastructure2 months ago

Advocates for Cities Say They Are More in Touch with the Privacy Views of Americans Than the Federal Government

WASHINGTON, January 30, 2020 – Even though broadband is often considered a part of interstate commerce, city leaders need to take gaps in the law into...

Open Access2 months ago

UTOPIA Fiber Announces Fiber Project in West Point, Utah

Construction is underway for a project that will complete West Point’s fiber network by end of 2020 MURRAY, Utah, January 28, 2020 - UTOPIA Fiber announced...

5G2 months ago

At State of the Net Event, Government Officials Stress Importance of 5G Win for Democracy

WASHINGTON, January 28, 2020 – Winning the race for the 5G wireless standard will help in the preservation of democracy, legislators said, while also promoting privacy...

Spectrum2 months ago

FCC Approves Radio Frequency Traffic Cops, Including Google and Sony, Bringing Commerce to 3.5 GHz Spectrum

WASHINGTON, January 27, 2020 - The FCC on Monday named four companies— Google, Sony, CommScope, and Federated Wireless— as Spectrum Access System administrators, the final step...

Broadband Roundup2 months ago

Broadband Roundup: Britain and Huawei, EPIC Fights Against Facial Recognition, E-Rate Fiber

Axios says that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is inching toward a decision that could profoundly shift the relationship between Britain and the United States over...

Infrastructure2 months ago

Broadband Advocates at Next Century Cities Emphasize Importance of Building Community Networks

WASHINGTON, January 23, 2020 – Broadband advocates emphasized the importance of building community networks – wired and wireless – in speaking at a Next Centuries Cities...

Broadband Data2 months ago

New America Highlights the Broadband Prices Available on Ammon, Idaho’s Open Access Network

The Open Technology Institute of New America on Wednesday released a blog post focusing on Ammon, Idaho, and highlighted how the open access broadband networks there...

5G2 months ago

Senate Commerce Hearing Tackles Barriers to the Short-Staffed 5G Deployment Initiatives

WASHINGTON, January 22, 2020 – Senators and witnesses from government agencies and technology firms agreed Wednesday at a hearing that the lack of a skilled workforce...

Broadband Mapping & Data2 months ago

Broadband Roundup: Digital Inclusion Often Falls Short, Rumble Over Roomba Spectrum, Deal Over Education SuperHighway

Most attempts to close the digital divide through smart city digital inclusion fall short of their overpromising corporate rhetoric, argues Burcu Baykurt for the Benton Institute for Broadband...

5G2 months ago

Gordon Smith: Can a 5G Fund Connect Rural America at 21st Century Speeds?

Last month, Federal Communications Chairman Ajit Pai announced a new plan to allocate $9 billion toward deploying 5G wireless in America’s rural areas. From these funds,...

Broadband Mapping & Data3 months ago

Broadband Roundup: More on the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, 5G National Advocacy, and Policy Hackers

In advance of a Federal Communications Commission vote on the proposed Rural Digital Opportunity Fund on January 30, the agency released an analysis of areas eligible...

Senate3 months ago

Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Subject of Debate at Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on the Future

WASHINGTON, January 16, 2020 - Senators raised a grab bag of concerns about broadband mapping, the digital divide, spectrum sharing and online misinformation at a Wednesday hearing...

FCC Workshops3 months ago

Indian Tribes Will Have Six-Month Window of Opportunity to Apply for Former EBS Spectrum at 2.5 GigaHertz

WASHINGTON, January 14, 2020 – Federally-recognized Indian tribes will have a six-month priority window, beginning February 3, in which to apply for access to the radio...

5G3 months ago

At CES 2020, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Touts Role of 5G, Unlicensed Spectrum

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Tuesday emphasized the importance of 5G wireless technology at CES 2020, the technology trade show hosted by CTA in...

Open Access3 months ago

UTOPIA Fiber: A Model Open-Access Network

The largest open-access network in the United States has been a boon to its 11 member cities and is expanding to make broadband accessible even in...

5G4 months ago

Broadband Roundup: House Democrats Criticize FCC on T-Mobile Merger, Kansas City Broadband, 5G in LA

House Energy Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, D-N.J., and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., sent a letter Monday to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai...

FCC4 months ago

FCC Takes Two Actions Promoting Spectrum Sharing, Also Implements 988 as Suicide Hotline

WASHINGTON, December 13, 2019 - The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday took two actions to open up the “mid-band” of radio frequency spectrum, freeing up 5.9...

Senate4 months ago

In Law More Than a Year, MOBILE Now Advocates Say Act Requires Further Implementation for 5G Deployment

WASHINGTON, December 6, 2019 – Even though the so-called MOBILE NOW law has been effect since March 2018, former Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune, R-S.D.,...

Open Access4 months ago

UTOPIA Fiber Announces Completion of Latest Round of Funding, a $48 Million Network Expansion

The $48 Million capital investment will fund the continued growth of the UTOPIA Fiber network MURRAY, Utah, November 21, 2019 - The Utah Infrastructure Agency has...

Broadband Roundup5 months ago

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Announces Public Auction of C-Band, Connecticut Peels Back Broadband Barriers

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced Monday that the FCC will hold a public auction of mid-band wireless spectrum to fuel the deployment of 5G....

Antitrust5 months ago

T-Mobile’s Acquisition of Sprint Passes Federal Muster, But 16 States Press On in Opposition

WASHINGTON, November 14. 2019- Despite the approval of the T-Mobile-Sprint merger by the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice, 16 state attorneys general are...

Broadband Roundup5 months ago

Comcast Touts 100 Gigabit Service, SHLB Seeks Reconsideration on Telehealth, Senate Clears Emergency Communications

Comcast announced Wednesday that it would begin broadband marketing plans reaching speeds up to 100 gigabits per second to businesses, Post and Courrier reports. The company...

FCC5 months ago

As Next Year’s C-Band Auction Looms, FCC Officials Reflect on Innovation in Spectrum Auctions

WASHINGTON, November 12, 2019 – Increased attention surrounding next June’s impending C-Band spectrum auction was the occasion for legal experts to address the ways in which...

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Democrats Call for New Infrastructure Stimulus Legislation Includes Large Broadband Provision

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

Tech and Telecom Companies Criticize Broadcasters Spectrum Usage (or the Lack Thereof) at Free State Foundation

Coronavirus Roundup: Gaps in Stimulus Package, AT&T on Wi-Fi Traffic, Market-Based Solutions to Digital Divide

Lariat.net Offers Free Broadband for Telehealth Providers, Coronavirus Cancels ACA Conference, Everyday Tech Benefits

Sonic CEO Dane Jasper Says Copper Leasing Provides Foundation for Expanding Broadband Fiber

Registration Available for Digital Infrastructure Investment at Broadband Communities Summit on April 27, 2020

America is Either ‘In Very Good Shape’ or Has ‘Big Catch-Up’ in 5G Race with China

Federal Communications Commissioner O’Rielly and Others Promote Upcoming Uses of NextGen TV

Broadband Roundup: The Future of Work and Minorities, State Broadband Officials Meet at Pew, NYC’s Open Access Plan

Broadband Roundup: Mobile World Congress Cancelled, Yang Bows Out, Ajit Pai at Wind River Tribe

AT&T Hosts Carousel of Diverse Industries and Advocates to Highlight Applications for 5G Solutions

Broadband Roundup: Judge Approves T-Mobile/Sprint Deal, New York Times on Facial Privacy, CBRS Decision Coming

An Open Letter to Gwynne Shotwell, Elon Musk and Starlink Leadership: Three Reasons to Make Starlink Open Access for America’s Local ISPs

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Attempts to Broker Agreement Between Satellite and Broadband for the C-Band

Broadband Roundup: State of the Union Rural Internet, Plus State of the States, No More Google Fiber Video

Broadband Roundup: House Democrats Release Infrastructure Framework, T-Mobile’s Pink, 5G’s Specialness

Advocates for Cities Say They Are More in Touch with the Privacy Views of Americans Than the Federal Government

UTOPIA Fiber Announces Fiber Project in West Point, Utah

At State of the Net Event, Government Officials Stress Importance of 5G Win for Democracy

FCC Approves Radio Frequency Traffic Cops, Including Google and Sony, Bringing Commerce to 3.5 GHz Spectrum

Broadband Roundup: Britain and Huawei, EPIC Fights Against Facial Recognition, E-Rate Fiber

Broadband Advocates at Next Century Cities Emphasize Importance of Building Community Networks

New America Highlights the Broadband Prices Available on Ammon, Idaho’s Open Access Network

Senate Commerce Hearing Tackles Barriers to the Short-Staffed 5G Deployment Initiatives

Broadband Roundup: Digital Inclusion Often Falls Short, Rumble Over Roomba Spectrum, Deal Over Education SuperHighway

Gordon Smith: Can a 5G Fund Connect Rural America at 21st Century Speeds?

Broadband Roundup: More on the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, 5G National Advocacy, and Policy Hackers

Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Subject of Debate at Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on the Future

Indian Tribes Will Have Six-Month Window of Opportunity to Apply for Former EBS Spectrum at 2.5 GigaHertz

At CES 2020, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Touts Role of 5G, Unlicensed Spectrum

UTOPIA Fiber: A Model Open-Access Network

Broadband Roundup: House Democrats Criticize FCC on T-Mobile Merger, Kansas City Broadband, 5G in LA

FCC Takes Two Actions Promoting Spectrum Sharing, Also Implements 988 as Suicide Hotline

In Law More Than a Year, MOBILE Now Advocates Say Act Requires Further Implementation for 5G Deployment

UTOPIA Fiber Announces Completion of Latest Round of Funding, a $48 Million Network Expansion

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Announces Public Auction of C-Band, Connecticut Peels Back Broadband Barriers

T-Mobile’s Acquisition of Sprint Passes Federal Muster, But 16 States Press On in Opposition

Comcast Touts 100 Gigabit Service, SHLB Seeks Reconsideration on Telehealth, Senate Clears Emergency Communications

As Next Year’s C-Band Auction Looms, FCC Officials Reflect on Innovation in Spectrum Auctions

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Big Tech’s Response to Coronavirus: Face Masks, Hiring Binges, Free Web Sites and Cash Donations

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

Coronavirus Roundup: Senators Urge Distance Learning, Zoom Privacy, NTIA Broadband and RUS Grants

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

Coronavirus Roundup: Speedy FCC Web Meeting, NCTA Broadband Dashboard, GEO’s New Mapping Tool

Although Privacy is on a Back Burner, California May Outdo Its Own State Law in November

Speaking to Utah Entrepreneurs, Sen. Romney Emphasizes Communication and Says, ‘We Have to Stop Looking Like Italy’

Coronavirus Roundup: Fighting Against the Homework Gap, No Fixed Data Caps in U.K., Gigabit Libraries on Role in Pandemic

FCC Praises $200 Million for Telemedicine, Outlines Process for Up To $1 Million in Aid Per Applicant

Coronavirus Roundup: FCC Grants Waiver to WISPs, CenturyLink on USNS Mercy, Precursor on Techlash

Coronavirus Roundup: FCC Extends Rural Health Care Deadlines, Public Knowledge Tracks Misinformation, AEI on Regulation

Special Webcast from Broadband Breakfast Partner Gigabit Libraries on Friday, March 27 – What Is a Library if the Building is Closed?

Restricting Kids’ Online Usage Should Focus on Content Rather Than Screen Time, Say Panelists at Slate Event

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 – The Importance of Universal Broadband in the Age of the Coronavirus

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Monday, March 30, 2020 – Coronavirus Conversation With Millennials from Around the World

Broadband Breakfast Live Online Panelists, and Others in EdTech, Agree that Internet is Not Optional Anymore

Information Technology and Innovation Foundation Brings Global Antitrust Experts Together in Videoconference

States Swap Best Broadband Practices in Follow-Up To Pew Charitable Trust Report

Coronavirus Roundup: Senate Passes CARES Act with $200 Million for Telehealth, National Emergency Library, CoSN Webinar

FCC Delays Auction of Citizens Broadband Radio Service Frequences in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic from Coronavirus

FCC Policy Advisor Evan Swarztrauber Says Internet Holding Up to Demands for Broadband Connectivity Under Coronavirus

Precision Agriculture is About Harvesting Data as Well as Harvesting Fields, Say Experts at FCC Task Force Meeting

Coronavirus Roundup: Amy Klobuchar Presses Critical Connections, CRS Outlines Broadband Challenges, INCOMPAS Filing

Arizona State University Journalism Dean Says Students Can Still ‘Report From Home’ During Coronavirus

Tech and Telecom Companies Criticize Broadcasters Spectrum Usage (or the Lack Thereof) at Free State Foundation

Friendly Rivals: Former Colleagues Mike O’Rielly and Mignon Clyburn Amicably Disagree on Role of FCC

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Thursday, March 26, 2020 – Broadband, the Coronavirus and K-12 Education

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 – Ensuring Connectivity During the Coronavirus

Coronavirus Roundup: 5G and Broadband DATA Signed, Google’s Coronavirus Web Site, Facebook’s Face Masks

Speaking from Self-Quarantine, Mitt Romney Blasts Democrats for Stalling Coronavirus Relief Bill

Free Press Proposes Government Spend $100 Billion for Broadband Services in Stimulus

The Coronavirus Means That Americans Need Free and Low-Cost Broadband Now More Than Ever

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 – How Are Broadband Journalists Covering the Coronavirus?

Coronavirus Roundup: Gaps in Stimulus Package, AT&T on Wi-Fi Traffic, Market-Based Solutions to Digital Divide

Panelist at Information Technology and Innovation Foundation Event Say Deepfakes Are a Double-Edged Sword

Witnesses at Senate Hearing Criticize Google and Say Antitrust Case ‘Could be Brought Today’

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Monday, March 23, 2020 – Free and Low Cost Internet Plans During Coronavirus