June 2017 : Broadband Breakfast

Self-Driving Vehicles Prompt Subcommittee Debate About Appropriate Actions of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2017 – Self-driving vehicles will be able to help the disabled and elderly reach their destinations, said […]

Broadband's Impact5 years ago

Rural Americans Disproportionately Lack Access to Broadband, Says Small Business Committee

WASHINGTON, June 26, 2017 – Among rural Americans, 39 percent lack access to high speed internet compared to only 4 […]

Broadband Data5 years ago

Better Broadband Data Necessary to Make Overdue Improvements in Universal Service Fund, Say Panelists

WASHINGTON, June 26, 2017 – Without efficient data, the Federal Communications Commission can’t put together a model that shows what […]

Broadband News5 years ago

Slow to the Party, Microsoft’s New Cortana Speech Recognition Provides New Interface Options for Users

BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: We can expect many more instances in which new interfaces are making technology more compatible with user […]

Infrastructure5 years ago

Trump’s Message to Tech and Telecom: We’ll Eliminate Regulations Hindering Growth

WASHINGTON, June 22, 2017 — President Donald Trump on Thursday told reporters his administration is focused on eliminating regulations that […]

Broadband's Impact5 years ago

Agriculture Department Secretary Sonny Perdue Speaks on Trump Administration and Broadband

Editor’s Note: From the press gaggle on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, between White House Deputy Press Secretary Lindsay Waters, Secretary […]

Broadband's Impact5 years ago

Trump Administration Officially Announces Broadband as Part of Infrastructure Package

WASHINGTON, June 22, 2017 — President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would add broadband internet access to his $1 trillion […]

Broadband's Impact5 years ago

White House Will Host 25 Technology Founders and CEOs Thursday to Discuss 5G, Broadband and the Economy

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2017 — The White House on Thursday plans to continue its “tech week” by hosting a group […]

Broadband's Impact5 years ago

Before Congress, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Defends 5 Percent Budget Cut and Changes to Net Neutrality Rules

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2017 — Cuts in the Federal Communications Commission budget won’t hinder the agency’s ability to provide services […]

Broadband's Impact5 years ago

Inaugural Meeting of CEO-Driven American Technology Council Seeks to Highlight Cyber-Security Protections

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2017 — President Donald Trump on Monday kicked off the White House’s “tech week” by calling for […]

Broadband and Democratization5 years ago

Panelists at Tech Event Hope that Trump Administration Will Rally to Cause of Global Internet Freedom

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2017 – Internet freedom has declined worldwide for six consecutive years, said Stuart Brotman, a nonresident fellow […]

House of Representatives5 years ago

Congress Looks for Legislative Barriers to Internet of Things, But Finds None

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2017 — Members of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Digital Commerce Consumer Protection on Tuesday […]

Cybersecurity5 years ago

More Data is Necessary to Make Defending Against Security Breaches a Rational Cost-Benefit Calculation

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 18, 2017 – The key to defending against security breaches is collecting more data, said a University […]

Cybersecurity5 years ago

Rep. Marsha Blackburn at Partisan Hearing on Cybercrime: ‘Hackers are Smart, and They are Adapting’

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2017 – Cybercrimes cost the global economy about $450 billion annually, House Communications Subcommittee Chairman Marsha Blackburn, […]

Broadband Mapping5 years ago

How Broadband Mapping Can Help Communities with Chronic Health Conditions

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2017 – The Federal Communications Commission’s Connect2Health Task Force last week announced updates to a broadband mapping […]

FCC5 years ago

President Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Jessica Rosenworcel to Federal Communications Commission

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2017 – Ending months of speculation, President Trump announced his intent to nominate Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat, […]

Digital Inclusion5 years ago

There Was Little to Show for Digital Broadband During the ‘Infrastructure Week’ at the White House

WASHINGTON, June 12, 2017 — Despite myriad public events and a soundbyte-friendly title of “Infrastructure Week,” last week the White […]

Broadband Data5 years ago

Two Municipal Broadband Groups Criticize Data and Analysis in U. Penn Paper

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2017 – Two organizations supportive of municipal broadband advocacy efforts last week issued differing reports critical of […]

Digital Inclusion5 years ago

Bringing Fiber-Optics to Maryland’s Eastern Shore Requires Champions and Partners, Say Panelists

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2017 – Champions, partnerships and flexibility are necessary to bring fiber-optic networks to less-populated communities, said participants […]

Digital Inclusion5 years ago

Panel at Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition Calls Attention to Online ‘Stars’ and ‘Cliques’

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2017 – Providing broadband service to schools, libraries and other nonprofit organizations is more difficult than commercial […]

Fiber5 years ago

During ‘Infrastructure Week’ at the White House, One Wonders: Where’s the Infrastructure?

WASHINGTON, June 6, 2017 — Despite giving this week the title of “Infrastructure Week” at the White House, President Donald […]

Infrastructure5 years ago

Trump Promotes Plan to Make Air Traffic Control a Public-Private Partnership

WASHINGTON, June 6, 2017 – President Trump on Monday highlighted a plan to take the nation’s air traffic control system […]

Broadband News5 years ago

President Trump to Invite Mayors and Governors to White House to Discuss Efficient Infrastructure Financing

BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: In a conference call with reporters, National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn said that governors and mayors […]

Broadband's Impact5 years ago

How Donald Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Departs From Traditional Federal Funding

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2017 — Infrastructure plans in President Donald Trump’s 2018 budget represent a significant break from his predecessor […]

Broadband News5 years ago

Timing and Details are Lacking, But Trump’s Infrastructure Program Tilts Toward Public-Private Partnerships

BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: While there are a lot of uncertainties about timing – and how it meshes with tax legislation […]

Press Releases5 years ago

Wireless Internet Service Providers Association Urges FCC to Finalize Citizens’ Broadband Radio Rules

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2017 – The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association and 17 other organizations and companies on Thursday urged […]

Broadband News5 years ago

Launching in Huntsville, Alabama, Google Takes Different Approach to Fiber

BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: The Huntsville combination of open access and leased fiber is a model to watch! || Google Fiber […]

Broadband News5 years ago

Institute for Local Self-Reliance and Next Century Cities Address ‘Fiber Fallacies’ of Yoo Report

BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: Always important to get to the bottom of reports criticizing municipal networks in an incomplete fashion. Bravo […]

Broadband Data5 years ago

Average U.S. Broadband Speed Continue to Rise, to 18.7 Mbps, in Akamai Report

BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: United States broadband speeds are continuing to rise, according to Akamai’s periodic “state of the internet” report. […]

Broadband Breakfast

Self-Driving Vehicles Prompt Subcommittee Debate About Appropriate Actions of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Rural Americans Disproportionately Lack Access to Broadband, Says Small Business Committee

Better Broadband Data Necessary to Make Overdue Improvements in Universal Service Fund, Say Panelists

Slow to the Party, Microsoft’s New Cortana Speech Recognition Provides New Interface Options for Users

Trump’s Message to Tech and Telecom: We’ll Eliminate Regulations Hindering Growth

Agriculture Department Secretary Sonny Perdue Speaks on Trump Administration and Broadband

Trump Administration Officially Announces Broadband as Part of Infrastructure Package

White House Will Host 25 Technology Founders and CEOs Thursday to Discuss 5G, Broadband and the Economy

Before Congress, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Defends 5 Percent Budget Cut and Changes to Net Neutrality Rules

Inaugural Meeting of CEO-Driven American Technology Council Seeks to Highlight Cyber-Security Protections

Panelists at Tech Event Hope that Trump Administration Will Rally to Cause of Global Internet Freedom

Congress Looks for Legislative Barriers to Internet of Things, But Finds None

More Data is Necessary to Make Defending Against Security Breaches a Rational Cost-Benefit Calculation

Rep. Marsha Blackburn at Partisan Hearing on Cybercrime: ‘Hackers are Smart, and They are Adapting’

How Broadband Mapping Can Help Communities with Chronic Health Conditions

President Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Jessica Rosenworcel to Federal Communications Commission

There Was Little to Show for Digital Broadband During the ‘Infrastructure Week’ at the White House

Two Municipal Broadband Groups Criticize Data and Analysis in U. Penn Paper

Bringing Fiber-Optics to Maryland’s Eastern Shore Requires Champions and Partners, Say Panelists

Panel at Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition Calls Attention to Online ‘Stars’ and ‘Cliques’

During ‘Infrastructure Week’ at the White House, One Wonders: Where’s the Infrastructure?

Trump Promotes Plan to Make Air Traffic Control a Public-Private Partnership

President Trump to Invite Mayors and Governors to White House to Discuss Efficient Infrastructure Financing

How Donald Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Departs From Traditional Federal Funding

Timing and Details are Lacking, But Trump’s Infrastructure Program Tilts Toward Public-Private Partnerships

Wireless Internet Service Providers Association Urges FCC to Finalize Citizens’ Broadband Radio Rules

Launching in Huntsville, Alabama, Google Takes Different Approach to Fiber

Institute for Local Self-Reliance and Next Century Cities Address ‘Fiber Fallacies’ of Yoo Report

Average U.S. Broadband Speed Continue to Rise, to 18.7 Mbps, in Akamai Report

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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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