AI

CES 2022: Artificial Intelligence Needs to Resonate with People for Widespread Acceptance

Even though stakeholders may want technologies that yield better results, they may be uncomfortable with artificial intelligence.

Open Access

UTOPIA Fiber Pushes into Southern Utah

The expansion will bring fiber-to-the-home to residents of two additional Utahn cities.

CES

CES 2022: Educating Consumers About 5G Will Encourage Wider Adoption

Currently, consumers are not being provided the information they need to make the leap, a consultant said.

DISH

Dish Wireless New President, TPI First Broadband Report, Maine Town Challenges Coverage Claims

Dish Wireless has a new president at a critical time in push to become major wireless player in the U.S.

Infrastructure

Transportation Expert at CES 2022: Public-Private Partnerships Critical for Autonomous Vehicles

The bottom line reason for state interest in autonomous vehicles is safety, says Utah transportation official.

X (Twitter)

Greene, Paul Social Media Developments Resurface Section 230 Debate

Five days into the new year and two developments bring Section 230 protections back into focus.

AVs

CES 2022: GM Aims for First Delivery of Personal Autonomous Vehicle by Mid-Decade

American automobile manufacturer gunning to be first to market with personal autonomous vehicle.

FAA

Biden and Rosenworcel Commend 5G Airport Compromise, Rand Paul Departs YouTube, Samsung’s NFT Vision

President Joe Biden and FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel commend agreement on 5G delay around airports.

Expert Opinion

Yoni Mazor: Three Amazon and Supply Chain Predictions for 2022

The omicron variant could spell trouble for the supply chain in 2022.

Media Ownership

LeGeyt Appointed President and CEO of National Association of Broadcasters

LeGeyt was the organization’s executive vice president of government relations and COO.

FCC

Rosenworcel Stands Firm on Net Neutrality in Face of Lawmakers Urging Status Quo

The FCC chairwoman responded to a letter by members of Congress resisting calls to back down on net neutrality.

Crypto

U.S. Needs to Modernize with Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, Said Former Trading Commission Chairman

Christopher Giancarlo said U.S. falling behind China on new wave of innovation, driven by blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

FAA

5G Airport Delay, Sohn Endorsements, Benton Leadership, Digital Equity Nominations

Despite their initial refusal to delay, Verizon and AT&T reversed course on their position to delay 5G deployment around airports.

FCC

Affordable Connectivity Program Launch, Airlines Want 5G Delay, Americans Adopt More Home Health Devices

The FCC has launched the Affordable Connectivity Program, which extends the Emergency Broadband Benefit program.

Speedtest.net

Kevin Ross: The Time is Now to Expand Internet Access with Fixed Wireless Broadband at Gigabit Speeds

New approaches must leapfrog the slow pace of extending fiber to the home and high costs of 5G and satellite.

Telehealth

Year In Review: Key Developments for Broadband’s Impact in the U.S.

This year saw a growing telehealth trend, federal digital inclusion efforts and greater attention to spectrum sharing.