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Broadband Breakfast Panelists Discuss How Rural Fund Recipients Can Prepare For Efficient Network Builds

December 22, 2020 — With the closing of the bidding in Federal Communications Commission’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund reverse-auction, many […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

COVID Relief Bill Provides $7 Billion for Broadband Access, Pew on Pandemic, Education Broadband Service Decision

Sunday evening, Congress announced reaching a deal on an emergency coronavirus relief package, which includes $7 billion in funding to […]

Digital Inclusion2 years ago

FCC’s Low-Income Broadband Working Group Report Finally Receives Unanimous Approval

December 18, 2020 — During the most recent meeting of the Federal Communications Commission’s Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee, on Thursday, […]

Antitrust2 years ago

Google Hit With Third Antitrust Lawsuit, This One by Both Democratic and Republican Attorneys General

December 17, 2020 — As many as 38 state attorneys general filed the latest antitrust suit against Google on Thursday. […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Google Sued for Anti-Competitive Advertising, Trump Sued Over Section 230, Georgia Broadband Investment

A lawsuit filed Wednesday by a coalition of ten Republican state attorneys general, led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, […]

Fiber2 years ago

Next Generation Optical Equipment is Able to Handle Burgeoning Bandwidth Demands, Says ADTRAN

December 17, 2020 — Networks of the future need to be scalable to keep up with burgeoning bandwidth demands, according […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Bill To Repeal Section 230 Introduced, Controversial FCC Order on Wi-Fi, Advice on Community Broadband

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham on Tuesday introduced legislation to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act if […]

Universal Service2 years ago

US Telecom Hosts Discussion on Detailed Process for Finalizing Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Results

December 15, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission recently announced the winners of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. In the […]

5G2 years ago

In A Debate Over Municipal Rights-Of-Way, Industry and Public Representatives Attempt to Find A Path Forward

December 15, 2020 — In a spirited debate about one of the central policy issues surrounding the deployment of 5G […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

FTC Wants Answers From Social Media Companies, New USF Fee of 31.8%, FCC Extends E-Rate Waiver

The Federal Trade Commission on Monday issued orders to nine social media and video streaming companies requiring them to provide […]

Section 2302 years ago

Section 230 Author Calls SESTA-FOSTA a Cautionary Tale of the Dangers of Altering Intermediary Liability Shield

December 15, 2020 — At a moment in which many are calling for the repeal or revision of Section 230 […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Broadband Maps are Flawed, and So is Mobile Apps Data; WISPA Calls for Patience, and FCC Swears in Simington

It’s no secret that the Federal Communications Commission’s current broadband maps are flawed, many observers believe. The existing maps rely […]

Artificial Intelligence2 years ago

U.S. Special Operations Command Employs AI and Machine Learning to Improve Operations

December 11, 2020 — In today’s digital environment, winning wars requires more than “boots on the ground.” It also requires […]

Antitrust2 years ago

FTC and Almost All States Launch Antitrust Suit Against Facebook, Seek Divestment of Instagram and WhatsApp

December 9, 2020 — Facebook has used illegal monopoly power and an “unlawful scheme” to stifle competition, degrade personal privacy, […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Strategies For a Deadlocked FCC, the FCC’s Big RDOF Mistake, Smart Cities Leaders Awarded

Harold Feld, senior vice president of Public Knowledge, called for Democratic members of the Federal Communications Commission to fight Republican […]

FCC2 years ago

Senate Confirms Trump FCC Nominee Nathan Simington, Threatening to Deadlock Commission

December 9, 2020 — The Senate on Wednesday voted 49-46, along party lines, to confirm the appointment of President Donald […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Trump Signs Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence, How Not to Wreck the FCC, Broadband Performance in Europe

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aiming to guide how federal agencies adopt artificial intelligence, as part […]

Rural2 years ago

FCC to Spend $9.3 Billion on 5.2 Million Broadband Locations as Result of Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction

December 7, 2020 – The Federal Communications Commission on Monday announced that it had awarded $9.3 billion in broadband funds (PDF) for […]

Open Access2 years ago

Differences in Approach to Open Access Showcased in Discussion About Lit and Dark Municipal Fiber

December 6, 2020 — Panelists involved in open access networks across the United States got into a fiery debate over […]

Universal Service2 years ago

At US Telecom Event, Broadband Leaders Call For Changes in Universal Service Funding Mechanism

December 4, 2020 — Broadband industry leaders on Thursday called for the Federal Communications Commission to modernize Universal Service Fund […]

Section 2302 years ago

Senate Commerce Committee Advances FCC Nominee Nathan Simington to Floor Debate

December 2, 2020 — This Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Wednesday morning voted 14-12 to advance Federal […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Trump Threatens to Veto Defense Bill Over Section 230, Verizon and Pole Attachments, One-Ring Robocalls

President Donald Trump is threatening to veto a critical defense spending bill unless Congress agrees to repeal Section 230 of […]

Antitrust2 years ago

Biden Administration Should Take a Trial-and-Error Approach to Antitrust, Say Brookings Panelists

December 1, 2020 — Experts recommended the incoming Biden administration take a trial-and-error approach to antitrust policy, during a Brookings […]

FCC2 years ago

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to Step Down on Inauguration Day, Saying ‘It’s Time for a New Adventure’

November 30, 2020 — Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Monday announced today that he would step down from […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Veterans’ Affairs Pilots 5G, Bill de Blasio and Verizon, Chattanooga Free Internet, New WISPA Board

The Department of Veterans Affairs is extending its 5G hospital innovation project, beyond the Palo Alto-based hospital where it began […]

Fiber2 years ago

Squeezing Capacity From Copper Networks While Undertaking a Transition to Fiber Broadband

November 24, 2020 — In a virtual conversation sponsored by Connected Nation Michigan, Wes Kerr, director of community solutions at […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Biden Wants $4 Billion for Broadband, House Commerce Wants ‘Rip and Replace’, Maine Launches Speedtest

According to numerous reports, the incoming Biden administration is aiming to address broadband disparities in the United States with billions […]

Cybersecurity2 years ago

Continuing Pandemic is Causing Broadband Operators to Adjust to New Cybersecurity Landscape

November 24, 2020 — As internet service providers are moving to enable numerous Wi-Fi services for their customers, security threats […]

FCC2 years ago

FCC Empowers Deployment of Next-Generation Satellites by Adopting New Licensing Framework

November 20, 2020 — During the Federal Communications Commission’s Open Commission Meeting on Wednesday, members of the agency voted to […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Apple Pays $113 Million Over Battery Slowdowns, Caution on Cellular Generator Requests, Douglas Fast Net Leverages ADTRAN

Apple agreed to pay $113 million to settle an investigation by 34 states and the District of Columbia over the […]

FCC2 years ago

FCC’s Ruling Modernizing the 5.9 GigaHertz Band for Commercial Use Met With Unanimous Support

November 19, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday repurposed 45 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.9 GigaHertz (GHz) […]

Digital Inclusion2 years ago

Looming Income Inequality Demands a National Broadband Plan for the Next Decade, Says Benton Expert

November 17, 2020 — A group of broadband enthusiasts on Friday urged a new national broadband plan and that the […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Joe Biden’s Federal Communications Transition Team, C-Spire Expands, Elliott Management and AT&T

Four Federal Communications Commission veterans, including former FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, have been appointed to President-elect Joe Biden’s FCC transition team, […]

5G2 years ago

Global Concern About 5G Security Has Become a Bipartisan Cause, Say Broadband Breakfast Panelists

November 17, 2020 — The transfer of power from the Republican Donald Trump to the Democrat Joe Biden is not […]

Free Speech2 years ago

Suppression of Media Freedom Correlates to the Onset of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Say Panelists

November 16, 2020 — The year 2021 will be pivotal for advancing media and press freedom initiatives, due to the […]

5G2 years ago

5G Stands to Impact Industry Before Consumers, Says Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg

November 16, 2020 — “5G has capabilities that are far beyond being only for consumers,” said Hans Vestberg, CEO of […]

Federal Agencies2 years ago

Four Failures of the FCC’s Broadband Policy, According to University of Virginia Professor

November 12, 2020 — The failure to connect the rural-urban digital divide in the United States is not one of […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

House Democrats Tell FCC and FTC to Stop Work, Ookla Criticizes M-Lab, Tribal Spectrum Applications Approved

Leaders of the House Energy and Commerce committee on Tuesday demanded that Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai and Federal […]

Section 2302 years ago

President Trump’s FCC Nominee Grilled on Section 230 During Senate Confirmation Hearing

November 10, 2020 — Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation grilled President Donald Trump’s proposed nominee […]

Big Tech2 years ago

The Techlash May Be Due for a Comeuppance, Say Gigi Sohn and Techdirt Founder Mike Masnick

November 9, 2020 — Two technology policy intellectuals said on Friday at the Reboot conference that the “techlash” may due […]

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Broadband Breakfast Panelists Discuss How Rural Fund Recipients Can Prepare For Efficient Network Builds

COVID Relief Bill Provides $7 Billion for Broadband Access, Pew on Pandemic, Education Broadband Service Decision

FCC’s Low-Income Broadband Working Group Report Finally Receives Unanimous Approval

Google Hit With Third Antitrust Lawsuit, This One by Both Democratic and Republican Attorneys General

Google Sued for Anti-Competitive Advertising, Trump Sued Over Section 230, Georgia Broadband Investment

Next Generation Optical Equipment is Able to Handle Burgeoning Bandwidth Demands, Says ADTRAN

Bill To Repeal Section 230 Introduced, Controversial FCC Order on Wi-Fi, Advice on Community Broadband

US Telecom Hosts Discussion on Detailed Process for Finalizing Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Results

In A Debate Over Municipal Rights-Of-Way, Industry and Public Representatives Attempt to Find A Path Forward

FTC Wants Answers From Social Media Companies, New USF Fee of 31.8%, FCC Extends E-Rate Waiver

Section 230 Author Calls SESTA-FOSTA a Cautionary Tale of the Dangers of Altering Intermediary Liability Shield

Broadband Maps are Flawed, and So is Mobile Apps Data; WISPA Calls for Patience, and FCC Swears in Simington

U.S. Special Operations Command Employs AI and Machine Learning to Improve Operations

FTC and Almost All States Launch Antitrust Suit Against Facebook, Seek Divestment of Instagram and WhatsApp

Strategies For a Deadlocked FCC, the FCC’s Big RDOF Mistake, Smart Cities Leaders Awarded

Senate Confirms Trump FCC Nominee Nathan Simington, Threatening to Deadlock Commission

Trump Signs Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence, How Not to Wreck the FCC, Broadband Performance in Europe

FCC to Spend $9.3 Billion on 5.2 Million Broadband Locations as Result of Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction

Differences in Approach to Open Access Showcased in Discussion About Lit and Dark Municipal Fiber

At US Telecom Event, Broadband Leaders Call For Changes in Universal Service Funding Mechanism

Senate Commerce Committee Advances FCC Nominee Nathan Simington to Floor Debate

Trump Threatens to Veto Defense Bill Over Section 230, Verizon and Pole Attachments, One-Ring Robocalls

Biden Administration Should Take a Trial-and-Error Approach to Antitrust, Say Brookings Panelists

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to Step Down on Inauguration Day, Saying ‘It’s Time for a New Adventure’

Veterans’ Affairs Pilots 5G, Bill de Blasio and Verizon, Chattanooga Free Internet, New WISPA Board

Squeezing Capacity From Copper Networks While Undertaking a Transition to Fiber Broadband

Biden Wants $4 Billion for Broadband, House Commerce Wants ‘Rip and Replace’, Maine Launches Speedtest

Continuing Pandemic is Causing Broadband Operators to Adjust to New Cybersecurity Landscape

FCC Empowers Deployment of Next-Generation Satellites by Adopting New Licensing Framework

Apple Pays $113 Million Over Battery Slowdowns, Caution on Cellular Generator Requests, Douglas Fast Net Leverages ADTRAN

FCC’s Ruling Modernizing the 5.9 GigaHertz Band for Commercial Use Met With Unanimous Support

Looming Income Inequality Demands a National Broadband Plan for the Next Decade, Says Benton Expert

Joe Biden’s Federal Communications Transition Team, C-Spire Expands, Elliott Management and AT&T

Global Concern About 5G Security Has Become a Bipartisan Cause, Say Broadband Breakfast Panelists

Suppression of Media Freedom Correlates to the Onset of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Say Panelists

5G Stands to Impact Industry Before Consumers, Says Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg

Four Failures of the FCC’s Broadband Policy, According to University of Virginia Professor

House Democrats Tell FCC and FTC to Stop Work, Ookla Criticizes M-Lab, Tribal Spectrum Applications Approved

President Trump’s FCC Nominee Grilled on Section 230 During Senate Confirmation Hearing

The Techlash May Be Due for a Comeuppance, Say Gigi Sohn and Techdirt Founder Mike Masnick

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State Broadband Leaders Emphasize Planning, Community Involvement: Connected America Conference

License Authorization Proposal, White House Cybersecurity Initiatives, Georgia Adds Fiber Provider to Committee

Fiber Deployment Should Consider Equity and Sustainability: Connected America Conference

Bill Would Require FCC to Make Rules on Expanding Funding Base of Universal Service Fund

‘The Sound of Made in America’: Fiber Makers Increase Production Ahead of Delivery of Billions in Federal Funds

Digital Learning is Here to Stay, Necessitating Multi-Sector Collaboration: Connected America Conference

Amid Flawed Federal Maps and Programs, Local Action is Key: Connected America Conference

Barriers to Last-Mile Fiber Include Affordability: Connected America Conference

Order on Spyware, WISPA Adds VP of Government Affairs, Michael Baker Hosts Webinars

Sen. Mark Warner Says He’ll Push to Make ‘Rip and Replace’ Funding a Priority

John Cinicolo: The Benefits of Deploying Small Cells in the Next Phase of 5G

Biden Administration Tour, NTIA Funding Internet for Two Tribal Nations, Ting Partnership in California

BEAD Build Timelines in Jeopardy if ‘Buy America’ Waivers Not Granted, White House Budget Office Told

David Strauss: How Will State Broadband Offices Score BEAD Applications?

Experts Call for Spectrum Allocation Reform, Pointing to C-Band Clash Between Airlines and 5G

‘Buy America’ Waivers Possible, But Very Difficult to Obtain, Says NTIA Chief

FCC Expands Robocall Regime to Intermediaries, Establishes Robotext Protections

Sohn Speaks After Withdrawal, MasterCard Back Indigenous Connectivity, Liberty-CityFibre in Buy Talks

FCC Added Just Over 1 Million Net New Locations in Broadband Map Fabric Slated For Spring Release: Chairwoman

Children’s Online Safety Bills Criticized for Compliance Burden, Plus Speech and Privacy Risks

Lewis County Public Utility District Pushes Forward with Open Access Fiber Plan

Raul Katz: Can Investments in Robust Broadband Help States Limit the Downside of Recession?

TikTok U.S. Must Sell or Get Banned, T-Mobile’s New Buy, 5 More States Receive ECF Money

DOJ Investigates TikTok, Google’s Generative AI Tool, Charter Counsel Retiring

Experts Debate Whether Originating or Terminating Providers Hold Robocall Responsibility

Broadband Breakfast on April 5, 2023 – State Digital Equity Plans

Broadband Breakfast on March 29, 2023 – Cost-Sharing and Other Compliance Requirements for Broadband Deployment

Broadband Breakfast on March 22, 2023 – Robocalls, STIR/SHAKEN and the Future of Voice Telephony

Broadband Breakfast on March 15, 2023 – Reflecting on Three Years of the Pandemic

Broadband Breakfast on March 8: A Status Update on Tribal Broadband

New Congress Faces Key Decisions About Broadband Funding, Infrastructure Priorities and Privacy Law

Broadband Breakfast Preview Session for Big Tech & Speech Summit on March 9

Broadband Breakfast on February 22, 2023 – Workforce Development Issues

Broadband Breakfast on February 15, 2023 – How State Broadband Offices Are Approaching the Next Phase of IIJA

Must Internet Platforms Host Objectionable Content? Appeals Courts Consider ‘Must Carry’ Rules