Expert Opinion
Mike O’Rielly: Don’t Repeat Past Mistakes, or How to Wisely Spend Federal Broadband Money
Universal broadband has not been achieved, in part, because previous grant funding has often been misspent.
Expert Opinion
Universal broadband has not been achieved, in part, because previous grant funding has often been misspent.
The FCC announced an additional $126 million from the Emergency Connectivity Fund.
Universal Service
Expanding the number of internet providers eligible to contribute to the fund may decrease costs for telecommunications providers and consumers.
FCC
Cross-agency task force to focus on policies to combat digital discrimination and promote equal access to broadband
Cybersecurity
Lenovo, Facebook and Microsoft sit on board of non-profit group led by Interim Executive Director Lisa Plaggemier.
Federal Agencies
Lack of coordination, information sharing was raised as possible culprits in aviation-5G crisis.
A new study argues the FCC’s new Affordable Connectivity Program should improve its outreach and enrollment procedures.
Broadband's Impact
A partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services will expand connectivity for tribal communities.
Targeting Apple and Google Play stores, bill forbids 50 million+ user marketplaces from requiring developers to use in-app payment options.
blockchain
Bringing back transaction costs for messages or phone calls may be a way to deter spam messages.
Funding
Shekinah Pepper said Wednesday tribal communities should be on alert for service providers asking for chunks of subsidies upfront.
Kinetic, a Windstream business, is plowing millions for broadband expansion in Georgia.
Robocall
The measure would restrict unwanted voicemails appearing in consumers’ inboxes.
The NTIA has made key leadership hires just weeks after its head was confirmed by the Senate.
Broadband Mapping & Data
Accurate maps will allow federal dollars to target unserved and underserved areas.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence, disguised as helpful hints on web search results, is already having an active effect on society.