Justice Department

New Cyber Division, Broadband Map for Maternal Health, Robocall Rules to Take Effect in August

The new cyber section will serve as a resource to respond to highly technical cyber threats.

Broadband Live

Impressive Match for Middle Mile Projects Not a Likely Harbinger for BEAD Awards

BEAD program awards are expected to have a smaller matching funds total than the middle mile awards.

ARPA

Biden Meets AI Experts, Iowa Broadband Funding, Render and VETRO Form Partnership

Meeting comes as lawmakers zero-in on regulation of artificial intelligence.

Energy and Commerce

Political Deadlock on FCC Panel Not Hindering Agenda: Commissioners

The FCC has moved forward in critical objectives, reported commissioners at oversight hearing.

Commerce

Digital Literacy Skills Not Enough to Bridge Digital Divide

More than just access, new technology users also need help navigating software applications.

Broadband's Impact

Lack of Affordable Connectivity Fund Money Could Hobble Broadband Deployment: Experts

Providers are using revenues from the ACP to bankroll broadband buildouts.

Infrastructure

CTIA Report Claims Billions in Cost Savings for Americans

Growth of 5G fixed wireless technology contingent on service providers having sufficient spectrum.

AI

ACAM Speed Proposal, AI Commission Bill, 123Net Nets $65M for Michigan Builds

The FCC is close to authorizing a higher speed requirement for funding to certain high-cost areas.

Privacy

Senator Calls for Global Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence Regulation to Compete with China

Warner warned China has a head-start on AI regulation.

Commerce

NTIA Awards Middle Mile to 35 Projects in 350 Counties with 12,000 Miles of Fiber

$930 million in federal funding will leverage a total of nearly $1.8 billion in middle mile broadband infrastructure.

Social Media

Experts Advocate Federal Agency to Oversee Children Online Safety

Experts are concerned a patchwork of state laws would fail to address the problem of kids online safety.

FCC

Dish Covers Over 70% of Population, EU Charges Google, ECF Disbursing Another $21M

DISH Network claims to provide 5G service to 240 million Americans, 70 percent of the population.

Chips

ACP Now Serving Over 18M Americans, Hundreds Apply for Wireless Innovation Fund, Friedman Invests in Telecom

The ACP program has added more than a million Americans since April.

USF

USF Should Extend Digital Equity Efforts Beyond Current Federal Investments

The USF needs to first be reformed for its own sustainability.

Rural

$700M for Rural Internet, New CEO at Starry, Semiconductor Manufacturing Partnership

ReConnect funding will go toward 142 projects expected to benefit 314,000 Americans.

FCC

AI Transparency Bill, Counties Opposed Permitting Bill, Robocalls Down But Costs Up

The bill would require the federal government to notify the public when agencies use AI.