American Energy Have a question about American energy production? Join to comment! 12 Days of Broadband An annual series of the year's top 12 stories in broadband. Trump Names Fossil Fuel Executive Chris Wright as Energy Secretary Wright has argued that the climate movement around the world is 'collapsing under its own weight.' Biden Funded Factories and Infrastructure, But Trump Might Get to Cut the Ribbons Trump, rather than Biden, could get to tell Americans that he built the country back better. 3-Term Democratic Lawmaker Seeks to Hold Senate Seat in Montana Tester has supported bringing broadband to rural areas, while sometimes opposing Democratic proposals to tighten energy industry rules. Biden Announces $3B to Reduce Carbon Emissions at Ports 'Ports are the linchpin to America’s supply chain,’' Biden said in a speech at Dundalk Marine Terminal Tuesday. Biden-Harris Administration Spends Billions on Clean Energy as Election Nears Besides the climate law, Biden-Harris are seeking to spend billions in projects approved under the infrastructure law and the CHIPS Act. USDA’s Andy Berke Champions Fiber as Key to Rural Broadband Success Broadband experts cautioned against alternative technologies under BEAD. Little Agreement on Data Centers Except ‘Not Here’ Data centers are driving power demands but few seem to want data centers near them. Debate Cheat Sheet on the Parties on Telecom and Tech The world is watching America’s presidential election November 5, and tonight’s debate may be the only face-off. Harris Accepts Democratic Nomination, Vows Support for Rule of Law and Common Sense Artificial intelligence only tech or telecom issue mentioned by Harris in acceptance speech. Broadband, CHIPS Act, Green Energy, Other Tech Issues in Democratic Platform The platform links together investments in broadband infrastructure with policies promoting semiconductors and green energy. Green Energy and the Democrats Just as crypto has emerged as a tech and infrastructure issue with a heavily Republican tilt, advanced energy may serve a similar role for Democrats. Clean Energy is the New Dirty Word Between GOP and Democrats It's hard to imagine a greater contrast on any issue – including immigration –between the current GOP and the Democratic Party. House Requests Federal Energy Regulatory Commission AI Report Tech companies are reporting higher greenhouse gas emissions. In a Democratic vs. Republican Contest Over Broadband, Who Wins? The idea behind 'Made in America' is to combine reindustrialization, national security, reviving left-behind places, cheering up blue-collar workers and reducing carbon emissions. White House Launches Federal-State Energy Collab The Biden Administration facilitated 21 state commitments to prioritize increasing energy grid capacity. Chart of States Accepting BEAD Grant Applications Braodband Breakfast is tracking each state's BEAD grant application window. Chart of Fixed Wireless Access Subscribers Braodband Breakfast is tracking fixed wireless access subscriptions. Chart of Wireline Broadband Subscribers Braodband Breakfast is tracking wireline broadband subscriptions. Chart of Wireline Broadband Subscribers By Technology Braodband Breakfast is tracking wireline broadband subscribers by technology. Crypto Cryptographic technologies and blockchain ledgers are driving a new era of decentralized finance. Nuclear As data centers proliferate, Nuclear Energy is potentially ready for a revival. Mobile Mobile communication has become a central part internet connectivity. Democratization The internet has the potential to impact, and also to enhance, society's democratization. Section 230 Section 230 is sometimes called the 26 words that created the internet. Drones Drones and airborne transportation are one of many advances to come for smart cities and communities. Advanced Energy The infrastructure necessary for advanced energy also powers the infrastructure necessary for high-speed internet. Antitrust Antitrust has been re-invigorated by concern over the power of big technology, media and telecom companies. Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence is poised to transform humans' relationship with technology, and each other. Social Media Social media plays a powerful force in the lives of most adults and teenagers. Free Speech Debates about the role of free speech have been transformed by broadband internet services. Chips Semiconductors are the world’s new oil. Universal Service The Universal Service Fund, codified in 1996 with the Telecommunications Act, remains the foundation of universal access. Spectrum Whether licensed, unlicensed or shared, radio frequency spectrum is the critical resource for wireless communication. Satellite Satellite broadband remains an option those areas beyond the reach of fiber, terrestrial or mobile wireless. Wireless Wireless technologies are critical for mobile communications, and for being able to reach remote locations. Rural Because Rural America is often the least-connected region in the country, ensuring coverage is central to BEAD. Funding The pandemic has prompted a new era of funding for broadband infrastructure. Open Access Open Access networks separate network operations from internet services. Ownership may also be separate from operations. Net Neutrality Whether broadband providers may prioritize delivery of bits by the entities they own is a divisive topic. Cybersecurity Digital locks and keys are necessary, but not sufficient, to ensure cybersecurity. Tribal Tribal leaders say the federal government has failed to uphold its trust responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of Native American tribes. 5G The 5G wireless standard promises breakthrough in capacity, speed and dynamic spectrum-sharing capabilities. WISP Wireless Internet Service Providers play an important role in delivery of fixed wireless broadband. Digital Inclusion We need humans to make digital inclusion work. Education Technology, particularly broadband access and adoption, plays a vital role in K-12 and secondary education. Health The innovations of telehealth and mobile health care has transformed medicine and health care. Public Safety Ensuring that emergency communications are enabled with broadband is the next frontier in public safety. Telework Broadband internet service allows many people to work from almost anywhere. Autonomous Vehicles Self-driving cars are one of many advances to come for smart cities and communities. Robocall The scourge of robocalls is making America's once-vaunted telephone network less trustworthy. BEAD The BEAD program is implemented by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the U.S. Commerce Department. Community Broadband The last three years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of communities building publicly-owned, locally controlled infrastructure. Privacy The entire concept of privacy has been transformed by broadband and the internet. Broadband Mapping and Data Accurate broadband mapping and data has been central to America's broadband buildout. Smart Cities Cities of the future rely on high-speed internet access and advanced fiber and wireless connectivity. Data Center Data Centers and Cloud Computing rely upon robust and high-speed upload and download internet speeds. Load more posts