David B. McGarry

Chips

Semiconductor Export Restrictions Could Harm U.S. Companies, Industry Says

The United States acted unilaterally, and its allies are not yet ‘on board,’ said the Semiconductor Industry Association.

New York State Challenges Broadband Map, FCC in Space, Examining the Tribal Broadband Gap

Gov. Kathy Hochul touted New York’s new broadband map as the key to the state’s participation in the challenge process.

AI Should Compliment and Not Replace Humans, Says Stanford Expert

AI that strictly imitates human behavior can make workers superfluous and concentrate power in the hands of employers.

BBLO

New Broadband Workers Can Be Enticed By High Wages, Career Advancement: Experts

‘There are just an incredible amount of even management positions that would be well-suited to develop through an apprentice program.’

FCC to Establish New Space Bureau, Chairwoman Says

‘The new space age has turned everything we know about how to deliver critical space-based services on its head.’

FCC

Congress Working to Enact Permitting Reforms for Broadband

‘Red tape really does have the possibility to kill project,’ argued a House subcommittee chief counsel.

FCC

Broadband Labels Shouldn’t Burden Small Providers, Wireless Association Says

WISPA’s letter notes that many of its member are small providers that serve sparsely populated areas.

iija

Massachusetts Seeks Support Services In Preparation for Federal Infrastructure Funds

Applications are due mid-November, state officials said, and awards will likely be announced by early December.

FCC

FCC Filings Expose Divisions on Broadband ‘Nutrition’ Label Disclosures of Speeds

‘There are serious questions about whether a strong, effective label is achievable with a 2–2 Commission’

FCC

GOP Congresswoman Says FCC Puts Politics Over the Law

‘Our founders provided Congress with legislative authority to ensure lawmaking is done by elected officials, not unaccountable bureaucrats.’

BEAD

Musk Now Owns Twitter, Cox Dodges AT&T Challenge, Workforce Development Alliance

Upon assuming control of Twitter, Elon Musk reportedly fired Twitter’s chief executive officer, chief financial officer, and others

ISP

Provider Input on State Programs Can Help States Attract Private Investment, Say Broadband Officials

‘We want to help you help us.’

FCC

FCC Seeks Comments on Opening 12.7 GHz Band for 5G, Other Uses

‘This is the first step in unlocking a significant expanse of new mid-band spectrum.’

EBB

Chairman Pallone Says Service Providers May Be Abusing ACP

‘These reports detail problems customers have faced,” wrote Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone