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.

DC Circuit

D.C. Circuit Upholds Freed Up 6 GHz, Wireless Players Celebrate

Industry bigwigs say the decision paves the way for next-generation Wi-Fi.

Big Tech

Year in Review: With Key Hires On Antitrust and Looming Regulation, A Look Back at Big Tech in 2021

Big technology companies faced hurdles in 2021 — and it’s only the beginning of a Biden administration crackdown.

Infrastructure

Leading Telecom Media Heads Expect More Fiber and Public-Private Partnerships in 2022

Leading figures in telecom media share thoughts on what the next year will hold for the industry.

Ninth Circuit

New York Lawmaker’s Social Media Bill, Google Data Settlement Upheld, Netherlands Antitrust for Apple

NY’s Brad Hoylman introduced legislation that would attempt to control how social media handles users’ speech.

Tribal

NTIA Publishes Report Calling for Better Data Aggregation Methods

The report notes need for separating broadband access data from other consumer stats.

Broadband Mapping and Data

NTIA National Broadband Availability Map Expands to New States and Territories

Nevada, Louisiana, American Samoa and Puerto Rico will join.

Defense Department

Year in Review: Key Developments in Digital Infrastructure with Ramifications for Next Year

Broadband Breakfast is kicking off a year-in-review with key developments in digital infrastructure.

NTCA

Broadband Infrastructure Playbook will Push Benefits of Fiber, Help States Craft Fund Applications

The Fiber Broadband Association and the NTCA Rural Broadband Association said it will release the book before May 2022.