FCC
T-Mobile Confirms Breach, Americans to Spend Billions on 5G Phones, More Affordable Internet Access
T-Mobile said millions subject to info hack, $61 billion to be spent on 5G phones, more Americans get affordable access.
Mike Ogunji
Reporter Mike Ogunji is from Columbus, and studied public relations and information technology at the University of Cincinnati. He has been involved in the Model United Nations and We The People.
Innovation
Secretary of State Blinken Says Research and Development Critical For Competition Against China
Blinken was touring the University of Maryland laboratories last week.
Agriculture Plowing $167M in Broadband, Ziply Deploys More Fiber, TikTok Takes Over
USDA putting money to expand broadband in 12 states, Ziply expands in 14 markets, TikTok most downloaded app in 2020.
FCC
Nebraska Problems with RDOF Decision, Secure Equipment Act Moves, T-Mobile Taking Down Sprint LTE
Nebraska said FCC made inaccuracies in RDOF decision, committee pushes secure equipment forward, T-Mobile sunsetting Sprint network.
Cybersecurity
DOJ Official Supports Mandatory Breach Reporting
Proposed legislation would make it mandatory for companies to report cyberattacks.
Jessica Rosenworcel
FCC Says 4M on Emergency Broadband Benefit, Ritter Puts $12M in Arkansas, New STL Cabling Product
$3.2-billion program has 4 million households, Ritter to connect 100% in river valley, STL efficient cables.
Wireless
Property Owners Highlight Role of Commercial Real Estate in Digital Infrastructure Deployment
Wireless push by FCC has led to higher capacity broadband throughout multi-tenant buildings.
Cybersecurity
House Energy Committee Approves Series of Cyber Bills to Improve Telecom Security
The committee approved five bills dealing with protecting networks and educating the public on cyberattacks.
FCC
FCC Eyes Cuban Radio Interference, Euro Court on Google Antitrust, Blog Says Passive Infrastructure Needed
FCC investigating radio interference on island, Euro court to decide on Google in November, FSF says passive infrastructure access needed.
Funding
Congress Must Support Multiple Broadband Technologies, Wireless Association Says
Debate has pitted certain tech over others, but the WIA says all broadband tech must be considered.
Infrastructure
Lumen Responds to Allegations it Underbuilds While Collecting Public Funds
The Communications Workers of America is accusing Lumen of underinvesting in broadband while taking public money.
Jessican Rosenworcel
Facebook Requests FTC Recuse Khan, Entry-Level Broadband Prices, FCC’s Open RAN Showcase
Facebook follows Amazon in asking for recusing Khan, Entry-level broadband prices fell, FCC has Open RAN showcase.
Funding
Union Association Requests Congress Attach Hiring Strings to Federal Broadband Dollars
The Communications Workers of America wants provisions in broadband bills barring hiring of subcontractors.
Trump Files Suit Against Tech Giants, N.Y. Gets $21M for Broadband, Default Apps Dominate
Trump files class-action against major tech firms, New York gets $21M for rural internet, default apps get most use.
Cybersecurity
Senator Recommends Mandatory Breach Reporting for Companies
Angus King, I-Maine, also said companies should go through hack testing to beef up security.
Starlink to Provide Mobile Backhaul, Two Digital Learning Firms Merge, Governors Outline Telehealth Effort
Musk looks at mobile backhaul for Starlink, two education entities merge, governors look back at telehealth success.
