January 2017 : Broadband Breakfast

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Pai Announces Broadband Advisory Group to Propose Model City Ordinances

WASHINGTON, January 31, 2017 – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Tuesday announced the formation of a new federal […]

Broadband News5 years ago

Nearly One Third of AT&T’s Fiber Subscribers Take a Gigabit of Service

Broadband Breakfast Insight: The need for speed is here, and is here to stay. You don’t build a next century […]

Broadband News5 years ago

With 74 Percent of Broadband Households Having Internet TVs, Over the Top Video is Here to Stay

Broadband Breakfast Insight: Broadband Penetration inches toward saturation, in this new report from The Diffusion Group. Over-the-top video is now […]

Broadband and Democratization5 years ago

An Open Letter to Donald Trump From Adrianne Furniss of Benton Foundation About National Broadband Strategy

EVANSTON, Illinois, January 30, 2017 – Benton Foundation CEO Adrianne Furniss on Monday sent the following letter to to President Donald Trump […]

Broadband News5 years ago

Brandt Hershman Might Be the Third Republican to Join the Trump Federal Communications Commission

Broadband Breakfast Insight: Some intelligence into the possible third Republican to join the Federal Communications Commission, from TVNewsCheck.com

Broadband News5 years ago

Gov. Haslam plans $45 million to bring broadband to rural TN

Broadband Breakfast Insight: Following up on the example of neighboring Kentucky, and other states, such as New York, Tennessee is […]

Digital Inclusion5 years ago

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai’s First Action is Approving Connect America Fund Dollars to New York State

WASHINGTON, January 26, 2017 – In his first substantive action since being named to his position on Tuesday, Federal Communications […]

Broadband's Impact5 years ago

MOBILE NOW Spectrum Measure, Internet of Things, and FCC Reauthorization Bills Clear Senate Committee

WASHINGTON, January 24, 2017 – The Senate Commerce Committee on Tuesday voted to advance 16 bills, including several with implications […]

Broadband News5 years ago

A Twitterstorm in a Courthouse Over Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg

Broadband Breakfast Insight: Great and fascinating article urging a more widespread tolerance of electronics in the courtroom, such as Tweeting. […]

Broadband's Impact5 years ago

Digital Excellence Grants Come to Cleveland’s Case Western and Cleveland State

Broadband Breakfast Insight: Cleveland, through its OneCommunity non-profit fiber network, has been ahead of the curve in bring better broadband […]

Infrastructure5 years ago

White House Issues Executive Orders on Infrastructure, But Broadband Not Specifically Mentioned

WASHINGTON, January 24, 2017 – President Trump signed several executive orders Tuesday designed to expedite energy and infrastructure projects. Although […]

FCC5 years ago

Newly-Designated FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Names Senior Staff Officials at Agency

WASHINGTON, January 24, 2017 — Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Tuesday announced a series of staff appointments, one […]

Broadband News5 years ago

With Donald Trump as President, White House Web Site Under Barack Obama Goes to National Archives

Broadband Breakfast Insight: Just as the White House web site changed with the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the abundant […]

FCC5 years ago

Federal Communications Commissioner Ajit Pai, in Statement, Confirms Appointment as Agency Chairman

WASHINGTON, January 23, 2017 — In a statement released on the web site of the Federal Communications Communications, and emailed […]

Broadband's Impact5 years ago

The How and Why of Attending Silicon Slopes Next Week in Salt Lake City

BroadbandBreakfast.com would like invite you, your employees, and your clients to attend Silicon Slopes Tech Summit on January 19 – […]

Broadband Data5 years ago

Broadband Data Geeks Rejoice: Public Comment Opens for Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey

Broadband Breakfast Insight: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is continuing its efforts to ensure good-quality broadband data, even as […]

Broadband's Impact5 years ago

Backpage Executives Before Senate Investigative Subcommittee Refuse to Testify About Online Business

WASHINGTON, January 10, 2017 – Executives of Backpage.com brought before a Senate investigative hearing on Tuesday refused to answer any […]

Broadband News5 years ago

Coping With Changes to Google Fiber

Broadband Breakfast Insight: We have no information on the veracity of this speculation, from last week’s Fortune, but it is […]

Broadband News5 years ago

Why Smart Cities Will Be the Key Future Driver for Internet of Things Applications

Broadband Breakfast Insight: A good roundup piece highlighting the crucial role that cities will play in the future of internet […]

Broadband's Impact5 years ago

Not in Las Vegas? Watch the Live Stream from CES

Broadband Breakfast Insight: We’re paying attention to the “Innovation Policy Stream” below, but this link provides a complete list to […]

Broadband Breakfast

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Pai Announces Broadband Advisory Group to Propose Model City Ordinances

Nearly One Third of AT&T’s Fiber Subscribers Take a Gigabit of Service

With 74 Percent of Broadband Households Having Internet TVs, Over the Top Video is Here to Stay

An Open Letter to Donald Trump From Adrianne Furniss of Benton Foundation About National Broadband Strategy

Brandt Hershman Might Be the Third Republican to Join the Trump Federal Communications Commission

Gov. Haslam plans $45 million to bring broadband to rural TN

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai’s First Action is Approving Connect America Fund Dollars to New York State

MOBILE NOW Spectrum Measure, Internet of Things, and FCC Reauthorization Bills Clear Senate Committee

A Twitterstorm in a Courthouse Over Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg

Digital Excellence Grants Come to Cleveland’s Case Western and Cleveland State

White House Issues Executive Orders on Infrastructure, But Broadband Not Specifically Mentioned

Newly-Designated FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Names Senior Staff Officials at Agency

With Donald Trump as President, White House Web Site Under Barack Obama Goes to National Archives

Federal Communications Commissioner Ajit Pai, in Statement, Confirms Appointment as Agency Chairman

The How and Why of Attending Silicon Slopes Next Week in Salt Lake City

Broadband Data Geeks Rejoice: Public Comment Opens for Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey

Backpage Executives Before Senate Investigative Subcommittee Refuse to Testify About Online Business

Coping With Changes to Google Fiber

Why Smart Cities Will Be the Key Future Driver for Internet of Things Applications

Not in Las Vegas? Watch the Live Stream from CES

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State Broadband Offices Have Obligation to Explain NTIA Notice of Funding to Applicants

Mountain Connect Features NTIA’s Alan Davidson, 2 Colorado Senators and State Attorney General

Senate Bill Would Alter Google Advertising, DOJ Cybersecurity Policy Reversal, Comcast on Hybrid Fiber-Coax

Rahul Sen Sharma: The Metaverse is Not Web 3.0

AT&T and DISH Agreement, FCC Adds More States in Robocall Fight, $50M from Emergency Connectivity Fund

FCC Seeks Comment on Higher Broadband Speeds and Increased Security Measures for Certain Carriers

Finance Experts Weigh Merging Regulatory Agencies to Tackle Cryptocurrencies

34 States Submit Letters of Intent to Participate in NTIA’s Main Broadband Program

Red States May Oppose Affordability, Labor and Climate Policies Provided for in NTIA Broadband Rules

States Should Use Treasury Department’s Broadband Funds to Compliment Infrastructure Bill

AT&T and DISH Agreement, FCC Adds More States in Robocall Fight, $50M from Emergency Connectivity Fund

Patty Judge: FCC Pole Attachments Proceeding Will Help Boost Connectivity Across America

States Should Subsidize Pole Replacement Costs, Charter Says

Parler Policy Exec Hopes ‘Sustainable’ Free Speech Change on Twitter if Musk Buys Platform

Musk Pauses Twitter Deal, Telefonica and OneWeb Join Forces, Ting to Bring Fiber to Alexandria, Va.

Small Business Owners Call for FTC, DOJ to Institute Antitrust Measures Against Big Tech

Judge Opinion on Crypto Transfer, Internet Society Joins Partner2Connect, Cable One Invests $950 Million for 10G

Bryan Darr: Federal Broadband Funding is Available for Local Governments

FTC Commissioner Concerned About Antitrust Impact on Already Rising Consumer Prices

34 States Submit Letters of Intent to Participate in NTIA’s Main Broadband Program

States Should Use Treasury Department’s Broadband Funds to Compliment Infrastructure Bill

Parler Policy Exec Hopes ‘Sustainable’ Free Speech Change on Twitter if Musk Buys Platform

Broadband Breakfast on May 18, 2022 – Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund and Broadband Infrastructure

FCC’s Multi-Dwelling Decision Could Hamper Smart Wi-Fi Technology, Developer Says

Broadband Breakfast for Lunch on May 11, 2022 – Elon Musk Goes to Washington

Consumers Should Be Better Informed on Factors Throttling Download Speeds

Broadband Breakfast for Lunch on June 8, 2022 — Preparing for Federal Broadband Funding with the Rural Utilities Service’s Christopher McLean

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Will Close Digital Divide if States Are Prepared, Says Alan Davidson

Panelists Urge Government Resist Getting Involved in Content Moderation

WISP Executives Debate Whether Government Unfairly Favors Fiber Builds Over Wireless

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