FCC

Biden Calls for Anti-Big Tech Action, CCIA Shows State Privacy ‘Patchwork,’ FCC Continues Robocall Fight

Biden’s call for federal privacy legislation aims to address an increasingly splintered state privacy landscape.

Chips

Semiconductor Supply Chain Control is Critical, But Export Restrictions May Hurt U.S. Companies, Event Hears

The CHIPS and Science Act, while a good step, should not preclude developing a secure supply chain with other countries.

Infrastructure

Nearly Half of Rip-and-Replace Firms Struggling with Funding, Supply Chain Delays: FCC Report

15% of applicants said they still haven’t begun work to remove equipment as of October.

DISH

Committee on China, Dish Exec Leaving, New Fiber Broadband Board

The new committee will investigate competition between the U.S. and China.

FCC

FCC Broadband Challenge Data May Be Evaluated Post-Deadline by the Commerce Department

States facing difficulties collecting coverage data may have more time to present challenges.

FCC

Letter Urging FCC for Extension on Map Challenge, BEAD Dates Submitted

Signatories say the FCC’s map is inaccurate and local governments don’t have the resources to challenge it in time.

Expert Opinion

Doug Dawson: Will the FCC Maps Get Better?

The amount of funding to each state is based upon the FCC maps — which are clearly flawed.

ACP

Brazil Riots Heighten Content Moderation, Space Bureau, USAC Outsourcing, New INCOMPAS President

The announcements closely echo tech platforms’ response to the U.S. Capitol riots.

Verizon

Verizon, Optical Communications Group Wrangle Over Unpaid Bills for Shared Conduit

The Verizon rival is claiming that the telco unfairly charged it for more space than it occupies on its infrastructure.

Exclusive Reports

What You Need to Know About the FCC’s Maps and the Challenge Process

The Broadband Breakfast Report for January 2023 lays out the things to know about the challenge process.

FCC

FCC Breach Notifications, More 6 GHz Testing?, Alaskan Middle Mile Options

FCC looks to strip time to notify and expand definition of breach for telecom reporting.

CES

CES 2023: Federal Privacy Standard Needed for Consumer Protection

Federal regulation is needed since companies often renege on voluntarily accepted agreements, argued Public Knowledge head.

FCC

CES 2023: NTIA to Address Broadband, Spectrum, and Privacy, Says Alan Davidson

Alan Davidson asserted that marginalized communities are harmed disproportionately by privacy violations.

DHS

CES 2023: Consumers Need to Understand Personal Cybersecurity, Says White House Cyber Official

Consumers must better understand how to weigh risks and protect themselves in the digital world, said Camille Stewart Gloster.

FCC

CES 2023: Commissioner Starks Highlights Environmental Benefits of 5G Connectivity

Starks also said federal housing support should be linked to the Affordable Connectivity Program.

FCC

CES 2023: China Policy Must Account for Trade Concerns, Commissioner Simington Says

Commissioner Simington stated that the commission was in “a little bit of an emergency phase.”