Dish and EchoStar to Combine, Over Half of Rural Telcos Grants in 2022, FEC Considering New Rules for AI in Campaigns
The deal is expected to “amplify” 5G private networks.
The deal is expected to “amplify” 5G private networks.
FCC
A new Senate working group is set to consider reforms to the USF.
Rural
Congress should increase speed requirements for the USDA’s broadband programs to encourage fiber builds, committee hears.
The proposal follows a November order temporarily halting certain foreign licenses.
Universal Service
The bill requires the FCC to study and reform the contribution base of the Universal Service Fund.
Legislators from both sides of the aisle are calling for increased regulation of Big Tech.
AT&T’s new Gigapower joint venture will build fiber outside the company’s current footprint.
The musician recently announced a 2024 bid for the presidency.
Big Tech
Participants voiced concerns over alleged abuses by big tech companies.
This is New Hampshire’s second round of Treasury Department’s Capital Projects Funds, following a $50 million award in June.
Big Tech
Academics were concerned about an anti-preference bill, while one state AG said he’s ‘pragmatic’ about a federal privacy law.
Cybersecurity
‘I just want to limit the ability for any bad actor to get into your device.’
The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed six consumer bills, including national privacy legislation.
A bill introduced by Elizabeth Warren would ban data brokers from selling or transferring location data and health data.
Amy Klobuchar released revisions last week to antitrust legislation that would strengthen prohibitions on anticompetitive conduct and mergers.
Big Tech
Despite their efforts to improve consumer competition and security, some argue Congress’s legislation could have unintended effects.