FCC

FCC Will Auction Slices of Mid-Band 2.5 GHz Spectrum for 5G in Late July

The slices of 2.5 GHz mid-band will be licenses for flexible use, including for 5G.

Energy and Commerce

House Democrats Prod NTIA Chief on Their Broadband Infrastructure Priorities

Legislators want broadband networks reach as many people as possible, but didn’t specify how NTIA should do this.

Broadband's Impact

To Build a Digital Identity System, Governments Must Build Trust About Data Collection: Panelists

Citizens need to know what kind of data is collected and why to accept a digital identity system.

Defense Department

Amazon Lawsuit Dismissed, Private 5G Network for DoD, $232M in Ohio Broadband Grants

The suit accused Amazon of violating laws by using third-party sellers’ data to help sell its own products.

FCC

FCC and NTIA Chiefs Name Jessica Quinley, Douglas Brake and Timothy May to Advisory Committees

NTIA representatives to join FCC technology and security committees, FCC rep on spectrum committee

Amy Klobuchar

Progressives’ Anti-Merger Bill, New Facebook Parental Controls, Verizon Helps Defense Department

A bill from progressives to ease merger break-ups may face a treacherous path in Congress.

FCC

FCC Seeks Comment on Pole Replacement Rules

Revising its pole replacement rules may give providers quicker access to poles in communities for deploying high-speed broadband.

FSF

In FCC Proceeding, Multiple Groups Recommend New General Tax for Universal Service Fund

Calls in contrast to growing support for a broader mechanism including broadband revenues

FCC

FCC Bans Chinese Telecom, NY Affordable Broadband Enrollment, Indiana Gov. Rejects Broadband Restrictions

Pacific Networks Corp. and its subsidy ComNet LLC were terminated in an FCC vote Wednesday.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Crowdsourced Data Critical to Identify Underserved Communities, Lawmakers Hear

The FCC has added crowdsourced data to its repertoire for accurate broadband maps.

FCC

FCC Votes to Start Digital Discrimination Proceeding

The commission’s rules would prevent service providers from discriminating against customers.

Infrastructure

Sen. Wicker Asks for Broadband Spend Review, Starlink Speeds, WIA and Ohio State Partner on Curriculum

Senator Wicker is asking for a review of how funds set aside for broadband during the pandemic are being used.

FCC

‘Not a Data Company’: LightBox Disappointed by Mapping Contract Denial

LightBox and CostQuest spoke to Broadband Breakfast after a decision to deny overturning the FCC’s mapping contract selection.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Former FCC Commissioner O’Rielly Emphasizes ‘Unserved’ As Priority for Infrastructure Bill Funds

Whether infrastructure money should prioritize those with the lowest speeds has been a chief debate since the bill’s passage.

Infrastructure

Harris to Visit Louisiana, $17B in Private Broadband Investment, NY Rep Secures Broadband Funding

Kamala Harris was initially slated to visit Louisiana last month, but cancelled due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Cybersecurity

Cyber Notification Bill Critical, But Won’t Stop Bad Actors Entirely, Says Senator

Congress recently passed legislation including a requirement for critical infrastructure entities to notify government on cyber attacks.