Los Angeles Passes Resolution Banning Digital Redlining by ISPs
The city council unanimously voted to address concerns about digital discrimination and formulate new anti-discriminatory policies.
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Expert Opinion
Eric Bathras: The Lesson from BTOP is De-risking Vendor Supply Chains
Broadband infrastructure projects need to exemplify innovation in management of procurement processes.
Digital Inclusion
Affordable Connectivity Cutoff Notices Spark Effort to Save Program and Preserve Access
The first of a series of deadlines on Thursday signaled the onset of cutoff notices.
IIJA
President Biden Touts Broadband Expansion Efforts in Wisconsin Visit
Broadband was part of the reelection campaign's emphasis on infrastructure.
FCC
FCC Adopts Rules on 911 Routing, Disaster Reporting at January Meeting
The agency also clarified space debris mitigation rules and moved to fine pirate radio stations.
E-Rate
Comments on E-Rate Modernization Call for Wired Connectivity Solutions
Schools, groups want more out of E-Rate.
Funding
Washington State Looking to Start BEAD Challenge Process in April
The state is still waiting on a green light from the NTIA, but expects approval 'very soon.'
AI
Senators: New Agency Needed to Oversee Big Tech and AI
The senators cite social media harms on children's mental health, and potential harms from AI.
Expert Opinion
Emily Drabinski: Will Congress Keep Its Broadband Promise?
Or will it cut the cord for millions of Americans?
Chamber of Commerce Asks Fifth Circuit to Vacate Digital Discrimination Rules
The group has argued the rules go beyond the FCC's authority under the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act.
Community Broadband
Pennsylvania Broadband Authority Sees No Conflict in State Preemption Law and BEAD Rules
State broadband authority modified its BEAD plan after public feedback cast doubt on the its ability to override state law.
Digital Inclusion
FCC Chief Says More Than 20 Percent of Affordable Connectivity Signups are New
Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel used USAC data to highlight the high rate of new ACP signups.
AI
NTIA to Release AI Accountability Report 'This Winter'
The document will suggest policies for auditing AI systems, the agency's top official said.
CPF Allocates $228 Million to Launch Open Access Grant Program in New York
The state also announced a call for applications for the funds.
Tribal
NTIA Extends Tribal Broadband Application Window
Tribal governments can now submit proposals through March 22, 2024, rather than January 23.
Expert Opinion
Carl Guardino: The Time is Now for 100% Broadband Access in the U.S.
The average cost to connect fiber in a given state hovers in the neighborhood of $7,000 per home.
