Defense Department

Need for Federal Privacy Law, North Carolina BEAD Proposal, Lumen Partners with DOD

Frank Pallone wants national privacy legislation in light of military data broker reports.

Laurel Leverrier

Panelists and Program for the Free Connect20 Summit on November 14

The event is organized by NetworkOn, National Digital Inclusion Alliance and Broadband Breakfast, and sponsored by Comcast.

BDC

Precision Agriculture Task Force Seeks Better Broadband Mapping, Rural Priority

The task force, mandated by the 2018 Farm Bill, pushed both the FCC and USDA on mapping and subsidies.

Ziply

Ziply Fiber 50 Gig Plan, New Cox Enterprise Leadership, Vero Fiber in Colorado

Ziply Fiber is offering a new 50 Gig plan in several states including Montana, Oregon, Idaho and Washington.

Fiber

In New York City, Sharing Broadband Infrastructure Takes on a New Dimension

Panelists from Stealth Communications and Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners addressed operational and financial broadband

BDC

FCC is Looking to Update its Definition of Broadband

The commission would increase its standard to 100 * 20 Mbps.

Justice Department

Senators Pitch New Agency for Tech Regulation to Address FTC Shortcomings

Democratic Sens. Michael Bennet of Colorado and Peter Welch of Vermont urging the creation of a new tech regulatory agency.

FCC

Emergency Connectivity Funding, Comcast in Connecticut, Glo Fiber in Pennsylvania

The Federal Communications Commission announced over $5 million in additional Emergency Connectivity Funding.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Requirements in BEAD Could Shape Internet Security Regulation More Widely

The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program requires ISPs and states to submit comprehensive cybersecurity plans.

NTIA

NTIA OKs Virginia’s Broadband Plan, Commonwealth Launches BEAD Challenge Process

It is the second state to start ground-truthing broadband data as part of the $42.5 billion program under IIJA.

Funding

NTIA Will Allow Alternatives to Letter of Credit for BEAD Funding in New Guidance

The new guidance allows performance bonds and takes other measures to include smaller providers.

FCC

FCC $18 Billion in Cost Model Funds, FTC Refunds Vonage Customers, Iowa Broadband

FCC approves $18 billion for rural broadband expansion under the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model.

LEO

Rip and Replace, Biden AI Order, Telesat Seeks Permission to Launch

The FCC grants two providers rip and replace extensions.

Joe Biden

Tribal Providers Say They Rely on ACP to Connect Communities

The fund is set to run dry in 2024.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on November 22, 2023 – AI One Year After ChatGPT

The introduction of ChatGPT has bridged the gap between science fiction and reality.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on November 15, 2023 – Social Media for Kids in Utah

The social media landscape is changing as lawmakers become more active in shaping digital communication