RUS
Running USDA’s Rural Utilities Service Isn’t Andy Berke’s First Act in Broadband
Almost all of Berke’s work seems to be about making a difference for higher-quality broadband.
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Fabric
Draft National Broadband Map To Be Released November 18, FCC Says
The FCC said individuals will also be able to challenge its broadband fabric once the draft map is released.
Cybersecurity
Internet of Things Devices May Provide a Weak Point for Cybersecurity, Says CableLabs
But every device is a potential way into its network, and the recent explosion of IoT devices presents security risks.
FCC
Fiber Providers Need to Go Beyond Speed for Differentiation, Consultant Says
40 percent are unsure of their home internet speeds, said Jonathan Chaplin of New Street Research.
Joe Biden
Broadband-focused Dems Win Reelection, Questions on Digital Discrimination, New Comcast Exec
Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s Speedy Updates Act was signed into law as part of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
FCC
FCC Advisory Committee Approves Strategies to Advance Digital Equity
In 2021, the FCC charged the council in its mission to prevent digital discrimination.
ISP
Pause on Twitter Verification, ISP Acquired, Public Safety Network New Board Member
The New York Times reported that Twitter is pausing its pay-for-verification system until after midterm elections.
FCBA
FCC Permit ‘Shot Clocks’ Provides ‘Predictability’ to Wireless Infrastructure Builds: T-Mobile
Shot clocks are important to industry players, argued T-Mobile’s Tim Halinski.
Infrastructure
Alabama, New Mexico Voters Eye Constitutional Amendments for Broadband Funding
Two states will allow midterm voters to chime in on state funds for broadband deployment.
5G Fund
5G Fund Urged Revisit, National Distance Learning Week, Airport WiFi Speeds
US Cellular recommended the FCC conduct update the criteria of the 5G Fund in light of new funding sources.
BEAD Data
Chart of States' Planned BEAD Deployment by Technology
Broadband Breakfast is tracking planned BEAD connections by technology
Earnings
Chart of Fixed Wireless Access Subscribers
Broadband Breakfast is tracking fixed wireless access subscriptions.
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Chart of Wireline Broadband Subscribers
Broadband Breakfast is tracking wireline broadband subscriptions.
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Chart of Broadband Subscribers by Technology
Broadband Breakfast is tracking wireline and wireless broadband subscribers by technology.
Chips
Semiconductor Export Restrictions Could Harm U.S. Companies, Industry Says
The United States acted unilaterally, and its allies are not yet ‘on board,’ said the Semiconductor Industry Association.
FCC
New York State Challenges Broadband Map, FCC in Space, Examining the Tribal Broadband Gap
Gov. Kathy Hochul touted New York’s new broadband map as the key to the state’s participation in the challenge process.
