Environment
Transition to Fiber is Essential for Reducing Telecom Emissions: Expert
Replacing copper infrastructure is Altafiber’s biggest climate priority.
Artificial Intelligence
U.S. Government is Eyeing AI to Improve Emergency Alerts, Outreach
Artificial intelligence could eliminate uncertainty in emergency weather alerts.
Environment
AT&T to Halt Removal of Lead-Clad Cables in Lake Tahoe, Denies Contamination Claims in WSJ Report
The Wall Street Journal report alleging the toxicity of the cables is inaccurate, claims AT&T.
Environment
IRA Spurs Private Investment and Innovation in Clean Energy
The IRA provides long-term investments and tax credits that boost business confidence in pushing forward with private investments.
Cloud
Hyperscalers are the New Disrupters in Cloud Computing and Digital Infrastructure
A part of digital Infrastructure investment, hyperscale data centers embody the communications and computation necessary for scaling broadband.
5G Wireless
5G Connected Traffic Structures Will Facilitate Safer, Environmentally Friendly Travel: Industry
The release of more spectrum will help move autonomous vehicles forward.
Environment
FCC Commissioner Starks Says Commission Looking into Impact of Broadband, 5G on Environment
Starks sat down to discuss the promise of smart grid technology for the environment.
Environment
Martha Escutia and Sunne Wright McPeak: Help Make the Planet Greener by Getting Online
We cannot ignore broadband as a key factor in maintaining environmental, social and economic progress.
Broadband's Impact
Verizon Chief, on Brink of LTE and FiOS Deployment, Calls for ‘Powerful Answers’ on Broadband
LAS VEGAS, January 9, 2013 – Broadband is now so thoroughly integrated within electronic devices, and broadband providers have done so much to advance faster internet connectivity, that now has become the time to apply broadband to solve society’s toughest problems: health care, educational improvem
FCC Workshops
Federal Communications Commission Moves Into Energy And Environment
WASHINGTON, November 23, 2009 – The Federal Communications Commission plans to hold a field hearing on energy and environmental issues this month at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The hearing, which will take place on November 30, will focus “on how broadband can help the nation achieve
Broadband Calendar
November Broadband Breakfast Club on the Environment and Telecommuting
WASHINGTON, November 2, 2009 – BroadbandCensus.com announced the panelists for the next Broadband Breakfast Club, “Setting the Table for the National Broadband Plan: The Environment,” on Tuesday, November 10 2009, at 8 a.m. The panelists will consider: How environmentally friendly a technology is br
Smart Grid
Verizon, Cisco and GridPoint Tout Green Credentials at Progressive Hill Briefing
WASHINGTON, July 9 – Three technology and telecommunications companies pressed their case Wednesday on Capitol Hill for better and more accessible broadband in order to promote energy conservation and a “green economy.”
FCC
Baller: McCain and Obama Should Issue Joint Statement on Broadband
WASHINGTON, June 23 – Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama should issue a statement underscoring the importance of broadband in the United States, said one proponent of a national broadband strategy.
Net Neutrality
Net Neutrality Disagreement Between Two Former FCC Chairmen
Network Neutrality was the key sticking point in a Tuesday presidential debate, by proxy, between two former chairmen of the Federal Communications Commission chairmen: Reed Hundt and Michael Powell.
