5G Wireless
Network Slicing Could Harm Consumers And Competitors, Group Says
An open internet advocacy group sent a letter to the FCC urging them to regulate network slicing
Corey Walker
Reporter Corey Walker is a native of Chicago and attended the University of Michigan. His interests are at the intersection of public policy and economics.
JD Vance
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Slams Failure To Save ACP
Anna Gomez outlines why ending the ACP will be disastrous for low-income and rural families.
ARPA
Cambridge Unveils Program To Help Low-Income Residents Access Affordable Internet
A Massachusetts city starts new program to help disadvantaged residents access Internet low-cost internet.
Fiber
Advocates for Rural Broadband Wants Pro-Fiber Stance
Rural broadband advocacy organization requests FCC rethink 'technological neutrality' requirements.
Funding
Middle Mile Broadband in Alabama from American Rescue Act Funds
Alabama announces initiative to expand middle mile broadband for rural areas.
Mobile
Consumer Advocates Seek FCC-Required Unlocking All Phones on T-Mobile Network
Consumer advocates penned a letter of requests to the FCC, hoping to lay the groundwork to unlock all such phones.
FCC
Greater Spectrum Sharing Will Be Necessary, Says FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez
Gomez lauded the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's national spectrum strategy's four pillars.
Section 230
Senators Grill Tech CEOs Over Child Sexual Exploitation, Section 230
The CEOs defended their platforms, arguing that they are taking actionable steps to protect minors.
Satellite
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, Elon Musk Swipe Over Starlink at Biden, FCC
FCC Commissioner criticized the deployment of wire-based broadband in rural areas where Starlink is available.
Funding
Oklahoma Broadband Office Greenlights 142 Projects Worth $374 Million
The broadband programs were selected from a list curated by the Oklahoma Broadband Office.
AI
Senators: New Agency Needed to Oversee Big Tech and AI
The senators cite social media harms on children's mental health, and potential harms from AI.
Digital Inclusion
FCC Chief Says More Than 20 Percent of Affordable Connectivity Signups are New
Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel used USAC data to highlight the high rate of new ACP signups.
USTelecom
Movement to Restore R&D Tax Credit Prompts Broadband Interest
Since 2022, companies have had to amortize R&D expenses over a 5-year period.
Broadband's Impact
Low-income Californians Cite Cost as Significant Barrier, Experts Mourn Loss of ACP
Without action by Congress, the Affordable Connectivity Program is likely to run out of funds by April 2024.
Cybersecurity
Industry Groups Urge Fixes to FCC's Cybersecurity Labeling at House Hearing
The Connectivity Standards Alliance suggested that the program remain voluntary and that the FCC not mandate label.
