Christopher Ali on Infrastructure Bill, FCC Approves Telehealth Money, Boost Intros 5G Phone
Author of Farm Fresh Broadband talks considerations for infrastructure funding, FCC approves 72 telehealth apps, Boost Mobile’s 5G device.

Author of Farm Fresh Broadband talks considerations for infrastructure funding, FCC approves 72 telehealth apps, Boost Mobile’s 5G device.
September 30, 2021 – The author of a new book on the failures of American policy on rural broadband said Wednesday he hopes the infrastructure bill’s billions for broadband, if passed, will be utilized with additional oversight to ensure the money is distributed and used effectively.
The nominee to head the NTIA said she would consult with stakeholders if a per-location spending cap came up.
Proposal weighs feasibility of creating an independent commission, executive agency, or standards body.
The trial could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups Meta bought more than a decade ago.
The agency had requested input on rules it could consider repealing.