Expert Opinion

Dave Wright: Shared Relocation Fund Will Make More of Finite Spectrum Resource

‘Wireless connectivity is one of the most vital aspects of our digital infrastructure.’

5G Wireless

Optional Security Features for 5G Technology Poses Risks

The next generation wireless technology is being touted as the most secure yet.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on August 3, 2022 – How Yellowstone Fiber is Bringing High-Capacity Broadband to Montana

The non-profit Yellowstone Fiber uses a unique business model in the thriving community of Bozeman, Montana, and the surrounding county.

Infrastructure

After Weeks-Long Internet Outage, Detroit Hangs Hope on Publicly-Owned, Privately-Operated Network

Detroit’s Hope Village experienced an internet outage for 45 days in the early days of the pandemic.

Privacy

Online Protections for Children Bill Passes Committee Despite Concern over FTC Authority

Opposition to a reformed COPPA include the ability of the FTC to enact broad rule-making.

Broadband Live

Morgan City Fiber Swap Model Catching On

A small city in Utah has some of the country’s highest speeds using a unique model of fiber sharing.

USDA

FTC Sues Meta, USDA Awards $401M for Broadband, Ookla Acquires CellRebel

‘Meta in recent years has set its sights on building, and ultimately controlling, a VR ‘metaverse.’

IIJA

Anticipating Launch, Yellowstone Fiber to Seek Federal Funds for Rural Broadband

With service beginning in late September, non-profit fiber ISP aims to serve rural Gallatin County

FCC

FCC Commits $77M More from Emergency Connectivity Fund

The money is for two new funding rounds to address the ‘homework gap.’

Infrastructure

Appalachian Regional Commission Prepares Communities for Federal Broadband Money

The commission said it is helping communities prepare to apply for some of the $42.5B NTIA BEAD program.

Senate Judiciary

Rep. Swalwell Says App Preference Bill Will Harm National Security

‘I just want to limit the ability for any bad actor to get into your device.’

Chips

Semiconductor Bill Moves to House, GUMBO First Round, Brightspeed Fiber Build in Wisconsin

The CHIPS Act had been pushed by officials as a key bill to increase America’s self sufficiency on chip manufacturing.

White House

Government Should Incentivize Information Sharing for Ransomware Attacks, Experts Say

‘Information sharing between the government and the private sector, while integral to tackling ransomware, is inconsistent.’

COVID

Providers Call for More FCC Telehealth Funding as Demand Grows

‘I think obtaining funding from the Universal Service Fund would go a long way.’

Blockchain

Commodity Futures Chairman Calls for Single Regulator as Crypto Falls and Fraud Rises

‘Our guiding principle at the CFTC must be to stop fraud or harmful conduct that harms our markets.’

DHS

Former Google Exec to Cyber Office, Verizon Urges Action on USF, T-Mobile Settles Data Breach Suits

Former Google executive Camille Gloster has been appointed by the White House to its Office of the National Cyber Director.