FAA

Affordable Connectivity Program Rules, 5G ‘Buffer Zones’, Low-Cost Broadband Enrollment

The FCC’s proposed rules would establish the requirements for households to be eligible for the new device subsidy program.

FTC

CES 2022: Patreon Policy Director Says Antitrust Regulators Need More Resources

To find the best way to regulate technology, antitrust regulators need more tools to maintain fairness in the digital economy.

Marsha Blackburn

CES 2022: Multiple U.S. Senators Highlight Rollout of Biden Infrastructure Bill as a Top 2022 Tech Priority

Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Shelley Moore Capito listed infrastructure fund disbursement among their foremost focuses for the coming year.

Infrastructure

Treasury Department’s Final Rule Uses Less Restrictive Language to Qualify for Broadband Funding

Treasury Department departed from its original proposed rule, granting recipients flexibility on broadband download and upload speeds.

Cloud

‘Boogaloo’ Lawsuit Against Facebook, Nokia-Ligado Partnership, Congressmembers Fighting with Google CEO

The sister of a federal officer shot on duty says Facebook knowingly radicalized his killers.

Commerce

Commerce Department’s NTIA Issues Request for Comment on IIJA

Comments are due on February 4, 2022, focused on the infrastructure grants, middle-mile program, and digital equity planning grants.

FCC

CES 2022: 5G, Aviation Crisis a Problem of Federal Coordination, Observers Say

The hope is coordination problems will be relieved when the Senate confirms NTIA head.

Infrastructure

CES 2022: To Merge Physical and Digital Infrastructure, Leaders Need Community Input

A California mayor said her city is thriving by prioritizing community needs in technology and infrastructure projects.

CES

CES 2022: Technology Not Expected to Wholly Replace Aspects of Travel, Marriott President Says

Travel companies and hotels will still depend on humans despite advances in technology.

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.