Industry Reacts to Infrastructure Signing, DISH Signs Carriage Deal with Sinclair, Bring Your Own RAN
Industry reactions to Biden’s signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 on Monday.
Benjamin Kahn
Former Reporter Ben Kahn is a graduate of University of Baltimore and the National Journalism Center. His work has appeared in Washington Jewish Week and The Center Square.
FCC
Service Providers Should Partner with Organizations to Comprehend Broadband Data
For companies to have successful builds, they need to ensure they know how to interpret their data.
Infrastructure
Broadband Panelists Say Public-Private Partnerships Provide Unique Solutions for Regional Needs
Some experts believe that public-private models may provide answers for municipalities struggling to narrow the digital divide.
ILSR
Open Access Model Can Leverage Historic Funding to Drive Broadband Expansion
Even though the models are not yet mainstream, some experts praise them for their unique advantages.
Infrastructure
Broadband Summit Hears How Partnerships Accelerate Infrastructure Rollout
The Broadband Communities Summit heard stories from coops, including the obstacles and keys to success.
FBA
Broadband Communities Summit 2021 Talks Future of Connectivity, Broadband Speeds
Conference, which hosted the Digital Infrastructure Investment show, digs into pressing connectivity issues.
FCC
Tech Sues Texas over Social Media Law, $80 Billion Investment, Broadband and Growth
A coalition of groups argue the Texas law violates the Constitution, US Telecom on investment and Connected Nation on impact.
NTCA
Sustainability and Scalability are Crucial For State Broadband Projects, Say State Experts
Partnerships for broadband need to emphasize community engagement to improve connectivity
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Executive Calls For Improved Information Sharing Between Governments and Companies
Brad Smith said information sharing is critical for preventative measures against cyberattacks.
FCC
More RDOF Money Approved, Blue Ridge Replacing Coax with Fiber, YouTube Premium Growing Slowly
Thirteen additional bidders approved for RDOF, Blue Ridge going full fiber, YouTube Premium growing but trails other streaming apps.
Broadband Mapping and Data
TPRC Conference to Discuss Definition of Section 230, Broadband, Spectrum and China
Broadband Breakfast briefly breaks down the topics to be discussed at the TPRC conference.
Section 230
Repealing Section 230 Would be Harmful to the Internet As We Know It, Experts Agree
While some advocate for a tightening of language, other experts believe Section 230 should not be touched.
Connectivity Bill Introduced, OneWeb Halfway to LEO Launches, USTelecom Announces New VP
Democrats intro device subsidy bill, OneWeb half way to launch goal, Trevor Jones is USTelecom VP of gov. affairs.
NTCA
New Report Recommends Broadening Universal Service Fund to Include Broadband Revenues
A Mattey Consulting report finds broadband revenues can help sustain the fund used to connect rural and low-income Americans.
FTC
Biden Looks to Bedoya to Replace Rohit Chopra on FTC, Report Says
Staunch privacy advocate Alvaro Bedoya appears to be Joe Biden’s pick for the FTC, Axios reports.
FCC
LightBox’s Broadband Map, Epic Suffers Setback in Apple Case, 2021 Community Broadband Winners
Lightbox publishing new broadband map, Epic Games suffers loss in Apple antitrust case, 2021 Community Broadband Awards announced.
