BDC
Reason 3 to Attend Broadband Mapping Masterclass: State Maps vs. Federal Maps
The 3rd of 5 reasons to attend the Broadband Mapping Masterclass with Drew Clark on 9/27 at 12 Noon ET
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Broadband Breakfast
Panelists at Broadband Breakfast Event Urge the FCC Mapping Fabric Be Made Public
They objected to being required to help build CostQuest’s database, but are unable to utilize database for their own benefit.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Federal Court Denies Challenge to FCC Selection of CostQuest as Mapping Contractor
A federal judge ruled that CostQuest made no misrepresentations in its bid for the FCC mapping contract.
BBLO
Nation’s Most Accurate Broadband Map Will Come from FCC Challenge Process: NTCA
‘Using the right information at the right time, we’re going to get to a better place.’
FCC
ReConnect Funding, More Emergency Connectivity Fund Money, 5G Training Grant in South Africa
The Agriculture Department announced $502M will go to service providers in 20 states.
BDC
Reason 2 to Attend Broadband Mapping Masterclass: Aren’t There Other Databases?
The 2nd of 5 reasons to attend the Broadband Mapping Masterclass with Drew Clark on 9/27 at 12 Noon ET
Privacy
Led by Wyden, Democrats Call on NTIA to Reform Privacy Standards for .US Domains
The Democratic legislator called on NTIA end the automatic disclosure of .US web domain users’ personal information.
Joe Biden
Biden Wants American at ITU, FCC Acts Against Chinese Telecom, Mid-Band Spectrum Needed
Doreen Bodgan-Martin is running to head the United Nations’ technology regulator.
COVID
Labor Official Sees Benefits in Virtual, Augmented Reality for Workforce Training
The virtual tools are being used to prepare workers coming out of lockdowns during the pandemic.
BDC
Reason 1 to Attend the Broadband Mapping Masterclass: Ripping the Fabric
The 1st of 5 reasons to attend the Broadband Mapping Masterclass with Drew Clark on 9/27 at 12 Noon ET
Chips
Chips Act Hires, Telehealth Key to Address Birth Mortality, Ookla Rates 5G in College Towns
The White House announced six hires to take charge of $52-billion semiconductor program.
FBA
New Whitepaper Shows Long Wait Times for Fiber Construction Materials
The Fiber Broadband Association has said there is up-to 60 weeks of wait for materials necessary for fiber deployment.
FBA
FCC Challenge Process Important for Getting Accurate Maps, Says Technology Policy Institute
Better and more up-to-date information can come from harmonizing existing data sets, updated whenever a given map has new information.
FCC
Republican Congressmen Criticize NTIA, FCC Absence at Farm Bill Hearing
‘Their absence is noted, and it illustrates their indifference towards the needs of rural Americans and our rural communities.’
Eleventh Circuit
Digital Asset Regulation, Texas Social Media Law Upheld, WISPA Endorses California Tech Neutral Bill
The White House released a “comprehensive framework” for the regulation of digital assets.
FCC
Broadband Labels Should Include Practical Applications of Internet Packages: MIT Researchers
The FCC’s broadband label might include the number of movies one can watch at a time with a certain plan.
