Education
Workforce Training Gap Next Great Challenge for Broadband, Conference Hears
There is a widespread concern that there is a lack of skills training provided for broadband deployment and maintenance.
Sudha Reynolds
Former Reporter Sudha Reynolds has worked for local broadcast and print news companies in Salt Lake City, including PBS Utah and KUER. Reynolds attended the University of Utah.
Brendan Carr
Bill to Ban TikTok, Microsoft-Viasat Broadband Plan, NY Fiber for 5G
Some states have already banned TikTok from government networks.
Verizon
NTIA Recommends Partnerships and Engagement to Address Workforce Obligations
NTIA recommends states develop relationships with labor organizations.
FCC
NTIA Awards More Planning Grants, 10 GHz Band for Fixed Wireless, WISPA Warning on Digital Discrimination Inquiry
The NTIA approved eight more planning grants Monday.
china
Maryland Bans TikTok on State Network, New Head of Open Technology Institute, UScellular Expands 5G
The ban will also apply to other Chinese and Russian technologies and applications.
E-Rate
E-Rate Bidding Portal Dilemma, Sustainable Funding for Indigenous Broadband, NYC Kills Internet Plan
Iowa’s education department said it faces breaking either FCC or state rules if E-Rate portal approved.
FCC
Vermont Challenges FCC Fabric, BTX Gets President, Starlink Performance Dip
Vermont said 22 percent of its known locations don’t appear on the FCC map.
Funding
Florida, Mississippi, S.D. and Utah Awarded Broadband Planning Grants
‘This award will provide access to those communities who have for too long went without affordable internet connectivity.’
FCC
Pole Replacement Benefits Owners, ViaSat-3 Completes Final Satellite Test, Wireless Broadband Alliance New Member
INCOMPAS pushed FCC on acknowledging that pole owners are beneficiaries of pole replacements.
FCC
NTIA Pushes FTC on Privacy, Broadband in Tough, NY, California Get NTIA Grants
‘NTIA is calling for rules that stop the unnecessary and harmful collection and use of personal information.’
FAA
FCC Told No to C-Band Changes, New Tribal Entity Grants, Surfshark Report on Internet Value
The telecoms got into a rift with the FAA over interference possibilities with 5G deployments around airports.
BAI Buys 1,100 Fiber Miles of Network, Workforce Training Partnership, New Executive at US Cellular
BAI will manage 1,100 route miles of fiber from ZenFi in the New York area as part of the acquisition.
NTCA
Concerns About Tribal Funding from NTCA, Ed Markey and Twitter Verification, T-Mobile 5G
NTCA is concerned federal broadband funding in tribal areas may not be enough for long-term support.
Joe Biden
Broadband-focused Dems Win Reelection, Questions on Digital Discrimination, New Comcast Exec
Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s Speedy Updates Act was signed into law as part of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
FCC
5G Fund Urged Revisit, National Distance Learning Week, Airport WiFi Speeds
US Cellular recommended the FCC conduct update the criteria of the 5G Fund in light of new funding sources.
FCC
Carr Wants TikTok Ban, NAB Spectrum Concerns, Lakewood Added to Google Fiber Targets
‘I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban.’
