Executive Order to Limit Tech Investment, AI Competition, More ECF Funding
Limited foreign investment includes on technologies such as semiconductors and AI.
Limited foreign investment includes on technologies such as semiconductors and AI.
FCC
The FCC inches closer to exhausting the $7.17 billion fund.
There is widespread concern about the race to create more powerful AI tools without guardrails.
The threats come ahead of the first congressional committee appearance by TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew.
Lawmakers from both parties highlighted concerns about targeted advertising practices.
The U.S. must remain a market leader in the satellite sector, said Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone
Jessica Rosenworcel
Emergency Connectivity Fund grants will keep students connected outside of school, including those impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.
FCC
The House energy committee pushed forth bills that will, among other things, extend the FCC’s auction authority.
Atlantic Broadband has rebranded as Breezeline after expanding in the country.
Infrastructure
Broadband Breakfast is kicking off a year-in-review with key developments in digital infrastructure.
Funding
Raimondo said to expect relatively quick turnaround on broadband affordability and job creation, longer timeline on fiber buildouts.
Digital Inclusion
Tribal community leaders are concerned over the effectiveness of outreach methods the FCC uses to fund broadband in tribal libraries.
Exclusive
Libraries are a crucial “third space” between work and home and connective tissue in a democratic and egalitarian society.
Education
The FCC is now accepting applications for the historic $7-billion Emergency Connectivity Fund to help get students connected.
Republicans on Big Tech pay into USF, leaders press for long-term digital divide solution, Mayo Clinic’s mobile WiFi clinic.
Broadband's Impact
March 31, 2021 – With $100 billion set for some recently-introduced broadband infrastructure bills, Congress’s plan to increase the speed definition for broadband is causing a stir through the tech industry. There’s a lot of debate occurring on Capitol Hill right now regarding broadband deployment,