Breakfast Media Minute: September 18, 2020

Spectrum Sharing in the Mid-Band is America’s Best Hope in 5G Race with China, Says Eric Schmidt

September 17, 2020 - The best way for the U.S. to catch up with China in the 5G race is to enable spectrum sharing in the...

Senate Commerce Committee Advances Two Tech Bills, FCC Opens E-Rate Window, Starry Unveils New Tools

The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday advanced the E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2020 and the Government Spectrum Valuation Act of 2019 during an executive markup session....

Breakfast Media Minute: September 17, 2020

What’s the Biggest Hurdle to Open Access Networks? Misconceptions About Open Access Networks

September 16, 2020 — During a virtual Q&A session hosted by the Broadband Bunch on Tuesday, a panel of open access enthusiasts discussed whether or not...

Nathan Simington is Trump’s New Man for FCC, New Speed Test, Challenges for State Net Neutrality

September 16, 2020—President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated Nathan A. Simington to replace Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, whose confirmation appeared certain until Trump unexpectedly pulled his...

NTCA Conference Highlights Collaboration With Municipalities, Cyber Security, and Supply Chain Woes

September 16, 2020 – Partnerships between local municipal governments and private broadband providers can actually work, according to a panel on “Communities in Need” at Tuesday’s...

Breakfast Media Minute: September 16, 2020

Google Grilled on Anticompetitive Digital Advertising Practices During Senate Subcommittee Hearing

September 16, 2020 — Both Republican and Democratic senators on Tuesday grilled a top Google official at a hearing just weeks before the U.S. Justice Department...

Shirley Bloomfield: Promoting Home Connectivity for Rural Students Through Broadband

The first day of school has always come with a mix of joy and anxiety as students transition from summer fun to books and bells. But...