FCC
Telecom Associations Challenge FCC Data Breach Rules
In comments to the agency, trade groups opposed expanding the kinds of data covered by the rules.
FCC
FCC Increases Broadband Benchmark
The agency went through with its proposed 100 * 20 Mbps definition.
Letter of Credit Coalition, FCC Proposes Higher Speed Threshold, Domestic Semiconductor Bill
The NTIA’s BEAD program requires grant recipients to provide a letter of credit.
1996 Telecommunications Act
Broadband Breakfast Live Online Wednesday, May 26, 2021 – Unpacking Section 230 Controversies
Tune in to hear proponents and critics of Section 230 debate whether or not it should be reformed.
Fiber
Telecom Act Boosters at INCOMPAS Summit Urge Broadband Boost and Net Neutrality Revival
February 8, 2021 – Washington insiders marked the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Telecommunications Act on Monday by discussing how broadband deployment must be a top priority for new government and regulatory administrations. The new-look White House and Federal Communications Commission ca
Free Speech
Social Media Conspiracies Fuel Extremism, Says GWU Panel
January 22, 2021—Social media is an accelerant that spreads conspiracy theories and feeds extremist ideology, and was ultimately the cause of the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, said experts on a George Washington University panel on Thursday. Despite the rioters being a hodgepodge of different extr
Twitter Bans Trump, Parler Sues Amazon, Congressional Democrats Question Big ISPs
January 11, 2021 — On Friday, Twitter permanently banned President Donald Trump from the platform, citing the “risk of further incitement of violence” should he be allowed to continue to use the service. “After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around th
Coronavirus Roundup: Broadband’s Importance Burnished During Pandemic, Ajit Pai Touts Telehealth, New E-Rate Bill in House
Lawmakers commented on the need of broadband during the coronavirus outbreak according to an article by the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. The Journal also highlighted the uses for broadband during coronavirus as Americans work online, apply for jobs online, receive government aid online, seek tele
Broadband's Impact
FCC’s Wheeler Testifies Before House Subcommittee, Defends Record on Net Neutrality
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2014 – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler came under heavy criticism during a Tuesday hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, with many members expressing disapproval of the agency’s recent performance, parti
FCC
Dingell Opposes Broadband Reclassification
WASHINGTON July 30, 2010 – In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission Democrat John Dingell said that the chairman should abandon his effort to reclassify broadband. In a response chairman Genachowski said that while he looks forward to working with Congress to a update the communications
Broadband Updates
Forbearance and Reclassification – It’s Like Peanut Butter and Jelly
WASHINGTON, June 8, 2010 – FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn spoke at the Media Institute last week on the issue of broadband authority and regulation. She devoted the majority of her remarks to debunking the concerns of critics who oppose the FCC’s recent proposal to reclassify broadband Internet ser
Broadband Data
Study: Telecom Deregulation Has Not Increased Investment
WASHINGTON, February 12, 2010 – The FCC should do everything it can in the upcoming national broadband plan to restore competition in the communications market, shows a new study spearheaded by Economics and Technology and lauded by Public Knowledge.
Broadband's Impact
National Cable and Telecommunication’s ‘Adoption Plus Program’ Born on Discussions with FCC Chiefs
WASHINGTON, December 2, 2009 – The nation’s cable television and internet providers are once again making an aggressive push for broadband stimulus funds to be spent on “demand-side” programs as the National Cable and Telecommunications Association announced a pilot program for “Adoption Plus” – a p
States
States Seeking Better Broadband Nationwide Turn and Make a Local Focus
November 11 – State telecommunications officials concerned about the universal deployment and use of high-speed internet services joined together at a San Jose conference on Thursday to compare notes, plot strategy and encourage programs and activities that will lead to better broadband.
Universal Service
Internet Subcommittee Chair Hails Universal Broadband Service, Decries FISA
June 20 – All Americans, whether they be poor, handicapped, or rural, have the right to universal broadband service, Rep. Ed Markey said on Friday. The congressman also blasted the compromise foreign surveillance legislation that passed Congress on Friday.
