Broadband in the Trump Administration

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Donald Trump’s 2024 victory in the presidential election will change public policy in Washington on many fronts. Broadband will be particularly impacted.

Keynote Address from Sen. Marsha Blackburn

GOP Congress to Employ CRA: Blackburn

FCC rules that went into effect before Aug. 1 are likely insulated from the act.

Broadband BreakfastJake Neenan

Keynote Address from Sen. Amy Klobuchar

Post-Chevron Could be ‘a Real Mess’: Klobuchar

The Supreme Court ended the practice of deferring to agency interpretations of ambiguous law this summer.

Broadband BreakfastJake Neenan

Special Address by Alan Davidson

Davidson to Step Down from NTIA on Jan. 20

It’s not clear who will succeed him at NTIA under the Trump administration.

Broadband BreakfastJake Neenan

Panel 1

State Leaders Push Back on BEAD Sustainability Concerns

State broadband officials advocated for a flexible, tech-neutral approach to serving the hardest-to-reach locations.

Broadband BreakfastJericho Casper

Executive Conversation with NextNav's CEO Mariam Sorond

The lack of a backup to GPS is a national security concern. Officials across the government and industry are sounding the alarm as GPS vulnerabilities like spoofing and jamming become more widespread. China and Russia are already ahead of the US and are building backup systems. What role could a terrestrial PNT (Positioning Navigation and Timing) network play in strengthening national security in the incoming Trump Administration?

• Mariam Sorond, Board Chair and CEO, NextNav
• Drew Clark, CEO and Publisher, Broadband Breakfast

Remarks by Rep. Bob Latta of Ohio

Latta Hoping for Auction Authority in Reconciliation

Video of Latta’s speech also available on Broadband Breakfast.

Broadband BreakfastJake Neenan

Panel 2

Spectrum Strategy Director: Stick to the Plan

The White House in March laid out plans to study nearly 2,800 megahertz of government spectrum.

Broadband BreakfastJake Neenan

Fireside Chat with Hilda Legg

Former RUS Leader Keeps Backing a Fiber-First Approach

‘To make America great again, you need ubiquitous, high-speed broadband.’

Broadband BreakfastJericho Casper

Panel 3

Future Broadband Affordability Programs Might Have a Trust Problem: Experts

The ACP wind down left some participants wary, an outreach organization said.

Broadband BreakfastJake Neenan

Panel 4

FCC’s Authority on Digital Discrimination Intact: Legal Experts

Legal experts also debated FCC’s authority on net neutrality and Section 230 enforcement.

Broadband BreakfastJericho Casper

Welcome Remarks: Drew Clark, CEO of Broadband Breakfast

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