IRA

Former National Security Advisor Warns of American Semiconductor Weakness Against China

The semiconductor industry in America is vulnerable, warned a former National Security Advisor.

Exclusive Reports

Precursors to BEAD Implementation: A Deep Dive Into Prior Broadband Programs

How will prior broadband programs impact BEAD Implementation?

USDA

Farm Connectivity Bill, FCC’s $20M Fine Proposal, UTOPIA Fiber’s New Government Affairs Director

A new bill would create another grant program under the USDA for connecting farm devices.

Chips

Raimando Calls for U.S. Investment in Semiconductor Manufacturing in Allied Countries

Raimondo said U.S. seeks to impose restrictions on the export of microchips to China to combat the county’s influence.

Defense

Space Launch Spectrum Proposal, Semiconductors for Defense, EchoStar Satellite Launched

FCC chairwoman pitches spectrum for space launch communications.

Biden-Harris Administration

Congress Should Not Create AI-Specific Regulation, Say Techies

Existing laws provide the ability to address potential harms from artificial intelligence.

Broadband Live

Experts Disagree on Increased Requirements for FCC Broadband Nutrition Labels

Rules can increase the burden on small providers.

Wireless

T-Mobile Earnings Call Highlights Growth Goals in Spectrum and Fiber

The company said it was the best in industry for customer growth and is nationwide overall network leader in 5G networks.

EVs

House Committee Passes Three Bills to Reauthorize NTIA and Research Trans-Atlantic Cable and AI

Also discussed were three bills to address electric vehicle laws in Democratic states.

Marsha Blackburn

Senate Commerce Committee Passes Two Bills To Protect Children Online

The bills failed to make headway in a previous Congress.

Space Bureau

Amazon Spars With AT&T and Verizon at FCC Over Project Kuiper Spectrum

In the battle over frequencies for low-earth orbit satellites, Amazon pointed to successful geostationary satellite orbit usage.

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021

Second Round of Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program to Provide $980M

Preference will be given to applications that are cost effective.

FCC

Letter of Credit Coalition, FCC Proposes Higher Speed Threshold, Domestic Semiconductor Bill

The NTIA’s BEAD program requires grant recipients to provide a letter of credit.

AVs

Lawmakers and Industry Groups Urge Congress Action on Autonomous Vehicles

The legislation encourages the testing and deployment of the technology.

FCC

Former FCC Commissioners Disagree on Future of AI Regulation

The type and speed of AI regulation has implications for innovation and children’s safety.

Funding

Defining Community Anchor Institutions to Be Focal Point for BEAD Deployment: Observers

States can customize the definition to fit specific needs.