Joe Biden

Biden Budget Includes $600 Million for Rural Broadband

The money will add to the USDA’s ReConnect program.

Chips

Incentives Crucial to Domestic Semiconductor and Chip Production, Senate Committee Hears

Technology companies, including Intel, are lobbying for legislation incentivizing domestic production of chips crucial to many sectors.

EU

Ukraine Internet Suffering, Washington Adds Broadband Director, Lumen Adds CFO

Broadband Now published a report showing internet in parts of Ukraine slowed during the Russian invasion.

5G Wireless

5G Will Impact the Future Beyond Previous Generations of Wireless, Company Execs Say

With every generation of wireless technology new applications reveal themselves, and experts say 5G is no exception.

Tribal

USDA Anticipates Infrastructure Technical Assistance Tailored Towards Tribal Applicants

At a White House event an agency representative said webinar programs are likely for Indigenous communities.

FCC

EU Privacy Deal, NTIA Hires Digital Equity Director, FCC National Security Order

The privacy deal eases worries for American technology companies that sell consumer data.

FCC

Federal Communications Commission Shuts Out Provider for Latest RDOF Funding

The commission says RHMD, LLC ‘failed to diligently pursue efforts to obtain’ a waiver for the eligibility deadline.

Open Access

Construction of Yelllowstone Fiber Network in Montana Begins Ahead of Schedule

The project will be Montana’s first open-access fiber-to-the-home network.

Altice

FBI Warns of Russian Cyberattacks, Altice-T-Mobile Deal, NFL Blockchain Deal, Visionary in Broadband

FBI director warns of potential Russian cyberattacks.

BBLO

Platform Product Preference Bill Unfairly Targets Large Online Platforms, CCIA Says

The Computer and Communications Industry Association counts as members Amazon, Google and Facebook.

Expert Opinion

Michael Jones: Maps and Data Analysis are the Keys to Effectively Targeting Broadband Subsidies

The key to states’ success on infrastructure builds lies in the analysis of the data they collect.

Infrastructure

Next Emergency Connectivity Fund Filing Window Opening in April

The FCC said it will “likely” be the last opportunity for schools and libraries to get funding before money runs out.

Robocall

FCC Directs ‘Robocall Facilitators’ to Remove Illegal Traffic or Face Call Block

The three letters are the latest in the FCC’s ongoing crackdown on illegal call traffic.

Claude Aiken

Adelstein Departing WIA, Ransomware Still ‘Ongoing Threat,’ USCellular New Board Nominees

Adelstein will be joining DigitalBridge Group in June.

Senate

National 6G Strategy Bill Passes Senate Commerce Committee

The Next Generation Telecommunications Act received bipartisan support.

Infrastructure

WISPA Head Pushes Various Broadband Technologies to Close Digital Divide

Wireless and wireline technologies play their own roles in helping connect the country, the head of WISPA said.