Infrastructure
Mountain Connect Conference Kicks Off In Person Despite Virus Fears
Mountain Connect looks to determine if the industry still has the stomach for in-person interactions as infections rise.
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Infrastructure
Infrastructure Bill Moves Forward, FCC’s New Coverage Map, Altice Allegedly Eyeing Mint
Senate votes to finish infrastructure bill debate, FCC releases new 4G map, report says Altice could buy Mint Mobile.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 12 Noon ET — A Call for a Digital Equity Bill of Rights
Sunne Wright McPeak, President and CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund, spearheads a national Digital Equity Bill of Rights
Infrastructure
Craig Settles: What You Need to Know About Broadband Success From 3 NTIA Grant Programs
For broadband success, argues esteemed broadband consultant Craig Settles, “tain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it”
FBA
Exclusive Drew Clark Column: UTOPIA Fiber’s Pioneering with Open Access
In the U.S. UTOPIA Fiber has pioneered the open access model for the rest of the industry.
Expert Opinion
Daniel Hanley: Federal Communications Commission Must Block Verizon’s Acquisition of TracFone
Verizon sees an opportunity to acquire and neutralize an important competitor, but the FCC should stop that.
Infrastructure
Democrats Criticize FTC Recusal Campaign, Broadband Price Dissatisfaction, Starlink Speeds Impress
Democratic lawmakers want end to calls to recuse Lina Khan, dissatisfaction with prices, Starlink comparable to fixed-wireless.
COVID
Broadband Breakfast Interview: Waves Wants to Connect Entrepreneurs with Each Other
A resurgent pandemic is giving a company that remotely connects entrepreneurs with each other increasing popularity.
FCC
Bill to Address Digital Redlining, Exclusivity Agreements Between Providers and Buildings
The Anti-Digital Redlining Act hopes to ensure low-income areas get equal broadband access.
FCC
Nebraska Problems with RDOF Decision, Secure Equipment Act Moves, T-Mobile Taking Down Sprint LTE
Nebraska said FCC made inaccuracies in RDOF decision, committee pushes secure equipment forward, T-Mobile sunsetting Sprint network.
Commerce
NTIA Releases Details on Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Project
The $285-million program will help connect minority educational institutions.
FCC
Facebook, Google, Twitter Register to Lobby Congress on Section 230
Companies also want to discuss cybersecurity, net neutrality, taxes and privacy.
Airbnb
Infrastructure Bill Reactions, Airbnb Lets Hosts Display Wi-Fi Speeds, No Child Left Offline
Organizations applaud infrastructure bill, Airbnb gives renters view into internet speeds, op-ed to support education during Delta wave.
FBI
DOJ Official Supports Mandatory Breach Reporting
Proposed legislation would make it mandatory for companies to report cyberattacks.
Infrastructure
Pushing Gigabit, FBA President Says Debate over Megabit Speeds ‘Silly’
At Fiber Connect, Garry Bolton said he is optimistic fiber will prevail over other tech for connectivity.
Infrastructure
Senators Intro Infrastructure Package, Influencers Fight Vaccine Disinformation, YouTube CEO on Content Moderation
Bipartisan senators package infrastructure deal, the White House employs influencers to fight vaccine disinformation, YouTube CEO wants platform independence.
