Infrastructure
Next Century Cities Presses FCC for ‘Average’ Speed on Broadband Label
The group also recommended a more streamlined complaint process for digital discrimination issues.
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FCC
A Foundation for Digital Equity, Biden on Cybersecurity, $750 Million Proposal in Wisconsin
Without investments in digital adoption, investments in infrastructure won’t close the digital divide, say advocates.
AEI
House Innovation, Data, and Commerce Chairman Gus Bilirakis to Keynote Big Tech & Speech Summit
Bilirakis has long been an advocate for holding Big Tech accountable.
Digital Inclusion
Sean Gonsalves: National Digital Inclusion Alliance Hosts Largest Net Inclusion Gathering
NDIA Executive Director Angela Siefer zeroed in on the need for good data.
Funding
Third-Party Consultants Can Coordinate Broadband Deployment, Say Panelists
Awardees of NTIA’s BIP recommend hiring third-party technical consultants.
FCC
NTIA Seeks Comment on How to Spend $2.5 Billion in Digital Equity Act
National Telecommunications and Information Administration is seeking comment on how to structure the programs.
FCC
Congress Prepares to Reintroduce Privacy Law, GOP Introduces Hatch Act Expansion, $20 Million ECF Round
Lawmakers from both parties highlighted concerns about targeted advertising practices.
Infrastructure
Nearly 80 Service Providers Engaged Equipment in Secure Networks Blacklist: FCC Report
These communications providers reported engaging equipment on the agency’s blacklist.
Exclusive Reports
Content Moderation, Section 230 and the Future of Online Speech
Our comprehensive report examines the extremely timely issue of content moderation and Section 230 from multiple angles.
FCC
FCC Auction Authority, Calls for Tax-Free Broadband Grants, TikTok Ban Details
A bill that would extend the auction authority of the FCC passed the House.
Chips
In Call for Chips Incentives, U.S. Sets Sights on Taking Back Manufacturing Share of Key Technologies
The department is targeting private sector investments to float goals of Chips and Science Act.
Commerce
China Not Retaliating on U.S. Export Policy Out of Fear of Further Restrictions: Experts
China recognizes that it cannot produce all tech on its own, one expert said.
Fixed Wireless
‘Not a Great Product’: AT&T Not Looking to Invest Heavily in Fixed Wireless
The company’s CFO compared fixed wireless to ‘empty calories.’
FCC
Ending Mobile Dead Zones, 16 Million on Affordable Connectivity Program, NTIA Closes Minority Program
The proposal would allow space providers to get authorization to use licensed mobile spectrum to cover dead zones.
Expert Opinion
Garland McCoy: On Maps, States Need a Digital Sheriff to Fend for Themselves
The day the music stopped for rural America with the release of FCC’s “new” map.
Expert Opinion
Anton Shmakov: The Problem With Internet Connectivity Today, and Where to Go From Here
ISP bonding solutions are the best option for business-grade, reliable, on-site internet connectivity.
