Washington State Looking to Start BEAD Challenge Process in April
The state is still waiting on a green light from the NTIA, but expects approval 'very soon.'
Jake Neenan
Reporter Jake Neenan, who covers broadband infrastructure and broadband funding, is a recent graduate of the Columbia Journalism School. Previously he reported on state prison conditions in New York.
Digital Inclusion
Chamber of Commerce Asks Fifth Circuit to Vacate Digital Discrimination Rules
The group has argued the rules go beyond the FCC's authority under the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act.
AI
NTIA to Release AI Accountability Report 'This Winter'
The document will suggest policies for auditing AI systems, the agency's top official said.
Tribal
NTIA Extends Tribal Broadband Application Window
Tribal governments can now submit proposals through March 22, 2024, rather than January 23.
Spectrum
Funding and Unified Standards Essential for Open RAN: Experts
Dish is planning to stand up an NTIA-funded testing facility in the next 6 months.
USF
Consumers' Research Asks for Supreme Court Review of Eleventh Circuit USF Ruling
The group thinks the Fifth Circuit is poised to issue a conflicting decision.
Spectrum
CES 2024: NTIA and House Commerce Weigh in on Spectrum Policy
Reinstating FCC auction authority is the 'number one priority' of the Energy and Commerce Committee Chair.
Privacy
CES 2024: Industry Wants Federal Data Privacy Law
The current patchwork of state laws makes compliance difficult, said representatives from T-Mobile and Meta.
AI
CES 2024: Senators Talk Priorities on AI, Broadband Connectivity
Lawmakers called for guardrails on AI systems and more ACP funding.
CES2024
CES 2024: NTIA to Release Spectrum Strategy Implementation Plan in March
The plan will hand down start dates and timelines for the strategy's goals.
Cybersecurity
CES 2024: Biden Administration Announces Deal with EU on Cyber Trust Mark
The White House is looking to get the mark on products 'by next year.'
CES2024
CES 2024: FCC and AT&T Say Collaboration is Key in Combatting Spam
The Commission has been aggressive on spam this year, and AT&T has been working to improve filters on its networks.
CES2024
CES 2024: FCC Commissioners Talk Net Neutrality, Spectrum, Favorite Gadgets
Commissioners Brendan Carr and Anna Gomez spoke at the event 'Conversation with a Commissioner' panel.
Funding
CES 2024: NTIA Announces $50 Million Grant for DISH from Wireless Innovation Fund
The money will fund a testing facility for open RAN equipment.
Spectrum
CES 2024: More Spectrum and Auction Authority Necessary for 5G
The White House released a long-term spectrum plan in November, but the FCC still lacks auction authority.
CES
CES 2024: Siemens Announces New Partnerships with AWS, Sony
The company kicked off CES with a pitch for industrial tech.
