Education
AT&T Phasing Out 3G, Iowa Expands Broadband Funding, NY Mayor Drags Kids Back To School
AT&T will no longer support 3G networks by 2022, Iowa’s broadband bill, Mayor de Blasio ending distance learning.
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Infrastructure
FCC Commissioner Carr Argues For Big Tech Contribution To Broadband
Brendan Carr said big tech companies have benefitted from the internet — so they should contribute.
Bob Latta
Despite Speculation, Section 230 Is Here to Stay: Rep. Bob Latta
Republican representative Bob Latta said Section 230 is not going anywhere anytime soon.
Infrastructure
AT&T Settles Overcharging Complaint, DeSantis Social Media Bill, Ohio Broadband, The Case For Broadband for All
AT&T settles for $1.5 million, DeSantis signs social media law, Ohio broadband fund, and broadband for all.
Explainers
Explainer: With Florida Social Media Law, Section 230 Now Positioned In Legal Spotlight
As Florida’s governor signs new social media law, Section 230 is on a collision course with reform and the law.
Infrastructure
Vice President Kamala Harris Compares Administration’s Broadband Effort to Rural Electrification
The Biden administration aims to support broadband as the New Deal measure provided electricity in isolated rural areas.
Expert Opinion
Craig Settles: Libraries and Telehealth on the Vanguard for Broadband
Libraries can do for telehealth what they did for broadband: Provide low-income folks with access to digital and healthcare literacy.
Infrastructure
Could And Should Future 5G Networks Include Open Core Access?
Experts argue the 5G core network may need to be open to fully realize goals of next-gen wireless networks.
AI
Complexity, Lack of Expertise Could Hamper Economic Benefits Of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is said to open up a new age of economic development, but its complexity could hamper its rollout.
Infrastructure
Broadband Breakfast Interview with Positron Access About Gigabit Services to Multi-Tenant Units
May 24, 2021– Positron Access Solutions aims to provide fixed wireless networks to areas where it may otherwise be to costly or difficult to deploy fiber infrastructure, through a device they refer to as “Gigabit Access Multiplexer,” or a “GAM” for short. In this interview with Positron Access Solut
Infrastructure
Biden Lowers Broadband Spend, Republican Infrastructure Plan, Gigabit Opportunity Zones, Ige Under Fire
Biden willing to go $65B on broadband, Republican infrastructure plan, gigabit opportunity zone bill, David Ige’s telecom past.
Funding
Two New Broadband Bills, Including One Aimed at Rural America, Introduced in Congress
The bipartisan Hassan-Capito bill would provide state and local governments with new financing options for broadband projects.
Expert Opinion
Tarun George: Unleashing the True Power of LTE Networks for Machines
With the growing requirements of low-latency, high-speed networks, the transition to 5G has become paramount, particularly for internet of things.
Infrastructure
Community Involvement In Broadband Infrastructure Projects Critical, Panelists Say
Panelists share experiences of building broadband projects with the backing of the community.
Robocall
The FCC Votes To Push Up Deadline For Small Carriers To Comply With STIR/SHAKEN
The FCC voted to cut the time small providers had to become STIR/SHAKEN compliant by one year.
Broadband's Impact
Broadband Equity for All Coalition Sets Sights On Long-Term Broadband Benefit
In the wake of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, a new group emerges.
