Infrastructure
NTIA Listening Session Hears Wireless Versus Fiber, Electromagnetic Health Concerns
Callers claimed they are ‘electromagnetic field refugees.’
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FCC
Comcast Offers Free Internet, $86 Million for Homework Gap, TPRC’s Call for Research Papers
Comcast has adjusted its historic Internet Essentials program to the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on April 20, 2022 — Broadband Mapping and Data: In-Home Connections
How much of low bandwidth performance can be attributed to poor Wi-Fi transmission or slow computing speeds in the home?
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on March 30, 2022 — How Technology Helps the Environment
Our Broadband Breakfast Live Online events take place on Wednesday at 12 Noon ET. You can also PARTICIPATE in the current Broadband Breakfast Live Online event and REGISTER HERE. Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 12 Noon ET — How Technology Helps the Environment Technology is ingrained with environmental p
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on March 23, 2022 — Big Tech and the American Innovation and Choice Online Act
Prince Albert of Public Knowledge, Arthur Sidney of the Computer & Communications Industry Association and others to discuss proposed legislation.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on March 16, 2022 — Should Wireless Internet Service Providers Overbuild Themselves?
Learn more about the topic that has WISPs talking.
FCC
FCC Equity Council Approves Working Group to Broaden Definition of ‘Anchor Institution’
The Equity and Diversity Council will study broadening anchor institution to include LGBT organizations.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast for Lunch on March 9, 2022 — Preparing for the IIJA’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program
We will explore what the government, states and infrastructure builders – public and private – should be doing to prepare.
FAA
Russian Cyberattacks on Ukraine, FAA 5G Directive, Truth Social Launches with Issues
Ukraine came under heavy cyberattacks before the invasion on Thursday.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on March 2, 2022 — Will New FCC Rules Change Competition in Multi-Tenant Environments?
These final rules from the FCC bar ISPs from entering into certain exclusive arrangements with landlords of multi-tenant buildings.
EBB
Applicants Have Trouble With Applying for Affordable Connectivity Program
Concerns from advocates echo some of FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s concerns for the ACP.
BDC
FCC Sets June Date to Begin Collecting ISP Data for Improved Broadband Map
Service providers must submit their data by early autumn to be included in the agency’s upcoming national broadband map.
Infrastructure
6G Will Rely on Improved Security, Trust in Supply Chain and Open-Source Standards, Report Says
The ATIS report outlines major steps that need to be taken to “ensure North American wireless leadership.”
FCC
Rosenworcel’s Proposal for 9-1-1, Harris to Talk Broadband, AT&T Joins Ericsson Startup 5G Program
Rosenworcel wants future spectrum proceeds to go toward improving next-generation 9-1-1 system.
FCC
Reaching Households ‘Biggest Challenge’ of Affordable Connectivity Program, Rosenworcel Says
The Affordable Connectivity Program, like its predecessor, has a challenge with outreach, a conference heard Thursday.
FBA
Fine for Robocalls, Regional Fiber Connect Workshops, Philadelphia’s Broadband Plan
The FCC proposes a $45-million fine against Interstate Brokers of America.
