Antitrust
Federal Trade Commission Expands Antitrust Enforcement By Rescinding Obama-Era Policy
In a party-line vote, the agency rescinded a 2015 statement that limited the scope of antitrust enforcement.
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Infrastructure
Broadband Breakfast Interview with John Busby of BroadbandNow About FCC Data Errors
Though the FCC has claimed that broadband figures are improving, BroadbandNow’s data paints a less favorable picture.
Cybersecurity
Companies Give Kudos to Amazon Web Services, As Competition in Cloud Security Heats Up
Experts praise Amazon’s cloud services, as competition in the space accelerates and as the feds tackle cybersecurity concerns.
Antitrust
Experts Disagree Over Need, Feasibility of Global Standards for Antitrust Rules
Legal experts and economists disagreed over the feasibility and necessity of a global standard for antitrust enforcement.
Amazon
Florida Social Media Law Halted, Ohio GOP Drops Muni Broadband Ban, Online Privacy Protections For Children
Judge rules against Florida social media law, Ohio GOP cuts muni broadband ban, Democrats want increased child privacy protections.
Infrastructure
Congress Should Give States More Authority Over Broadband Priorities, Experts Say
Experts suggest states and municipalities should have more leeway with federal broadband funds.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, 12 Noon ET — Spectrum for 5G, LEOs and the Future of the 12 GigaHertz (GHz) Band
Come to the July 14 session of Broadband Breakfast for a roundtable discussion on the future of the 12 GigaHertz band.
Infrastructure
Starlink to Provide Mobile Backhaul, Two Digital Learning Firms Merge, Governors Outline Telehealth Effort
Musk looks at mobile backhaul for Starlink, two education entities merge, governors look back at telehealth success.
Infrastructure
Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 12 Noon ET — Broadband Mapping is Back!
Join Broadband Breakfast for a deep dive into into making sure that our nation’s broadband maps are better.
FCC
FCC’s Rosenworcel Acknowledges Demand for Covid Broadband Program Will ‘Outlast’ Crisis
Acting chairwoman said the need for the Emergency Broadband Benefit will outlive the pandemic.
FCC
FCC Opens Emergency Connectivity Fund for Applications
The FCC is now accepting applications for the historic $7-billion Emergency Connectivity Fund to help get students connected.
Infrastructure
Don’t Stop at $65 Billion for Broadband Infrastructure, Experts Urge
Experts call $65 Billion for Broadband a “down payment,” remain skeptical infrastructure bill will accomplish what is necessary.
FCC
Republicans on Big Tech USF Contribution, Permanent Broadband Solution After Covid, Mobile Mayo Clinic
Republicans on Big Tech pay into USF, leaders press for long-term digital divide solution, Mayo Clinic’s mobile WiFi clinic.
Antitrust
Federal Judge Tosses FTC’s Antitrust Case Against Facebook
A federal judge tossed the FTC’s antitrust case against Facebook out of court Monday.
Infrastructure
Network Automation is Key to 5G’s Future, Experts Say
Artificial intelligence can help manage an increasingly growing network with the advent of new devices on 5G networks.
China
Experts Unsure if International Trade Agreements Will Harm or Help Digital Trade
Experts discuss whether or not international trade agreements will harm or help regulate digital trade between nations
