FCC
More From Emergency Connectivity Fund, Rootmetrics Says AT&T Leads, Applause for House Passing Chips Act
The FCC announced an additional $126 million from the Emergency Connectivity Fund.
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NTCA
Policy Groups Want Bigger Contribution Base to Shore Up the Future of the Universal Service Fund
Expanding the number of internet providers eligible to contribute to the fund may decrease costs for telecommunications providers and consumers.
FCC
FCC Task Force Against Discrimination, High Fixed Download Speeds, Broadband Prices Decline
Cross-agency task force to focus on policies to combat digital discrimination and promote equal access to broadband
DHS
Companies Should Mandate Two-Factor Authentication, Says Head of National Cybersecurity Alliance
Lenovo, Facebook and Microsoft sit on board of non-profit group led by Interim Executive Director Lisa Plaggemier.
FAA
Information Sharing Needed to Avoid Aviation-5G Crisis, Congress Hears
Lack of coordination, information sharing was raised as possible culprits in aviation-5G crisis.
Wi-Fi Alliance
Affordable Connectivity Program Outreach, Connected Device Standards, White Supremacists on Crypto
A new study argues the FCC’s new Affordable Connectivity Program should improve its outreach and enrollment procedures.
FCC
New FCC Partnership Will Address Digital Divide on Tribal Lands
A partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services will expand connectivity for tribal communities.
Antitrust
Senate Judiciary Passes Open App Act, North Korea Hacked, Ford Pushes Electric Vehicles
Targeting Apple and Google Play stores, bill forbids 50 million+ user marketplaces from requiring developers to use in-app payment options.
Blockchain
NFTs May Be Central to the Emerging ‘Internet of Value,’ Say Experts at Pulver VON3
Bringing back transaction costs for messages or phone calls may be a way to deter spam messages.
Tribal
ReConnect Rep Warns of ISPs Asking for More Subsidies Than Needed for Builds
Shekinah Pepper said Wednesday tribal communities should be on alert for service providers asking for chunks of subsidies upfront.
Infrastructure
Windstream’s Georgia Investment, Meta’s Mega Losses, Starlink Premium
Kinetic, a Windstream business, is plowing millions for broadband expansion in Georgia.
Robocall
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Proposes ‘Ringless Voicemail’ Restrictions
The measure would restrict unwanted voicemails appearing in consumers’ inboxes.
Alan Davidson
NTIA New Hires, Section 230 Legislation Reintroduced, EU Digital Laws Target American Firms
The NTIA has made key leadership hires just weeks after its head was confirmed by the Senate.
Infrastructure
Commerce Secretary Says Expect More Accurate Broadband Maps This Summer
Accurate maps will allow federal dollars to target unserved and underserved areas.
TPI
Advances in AI Less About Flashy Robots and More About ‘Creeping Incrementalism’
Artificial intelligence, disguised as helpful hints on web search results, is already having an active effect on society.
Open Access
CEO of SiFi Networks Talks Open Access Models As Company Looks to Expand in 2022
CEO contrasted SiFi Network’s model versus the Google Fiber model that builds infrastructure where there’s demand.
