Broadband Mapping and Data
NTIA Head Reiterates Importance of Broadband Maps for Fund Disbursal
Alan Davidson applauded the FCC’s effort in getting better broadband maps.
Alan Davidson
Russia-backed RT Gets Blocked, NTIA Adds to Ranks, Open Access in California
Kremlin-backed media network RT has been blocked by broadcasters and big technology companies.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast for Lunch on April 13, 2022 — Preparing for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Join Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information Alan Davidson on April 13 at Broadband Breakfast for Lunch
BDC
FCC Sets June Date to Begin Collecting ISP Data for Improved Broadband Map
Service providers must submit their data by early autumn to be included in the agency’s upcoming national broadband map.
FCC
NTIA Notice of Funding Opportunity on Infrastructure Bill Might Move to June
The timeline was provided by Associate Administrator Doug Kinkoph, although the agency plans to meet statutory deadlines.
FAA
NTIA Head Says Agency Is Currently Testing Military Equipment’s Sensitivity to 5G
Davidson said that he hopes to avoid inter-agency conflicts such as last month’s dispute with airlines over 5G interference.
FCC
FCC, NTIA Commit to Teaming Up on Spectrum Strategy and Coordination
Announcement comes after a Republican lawmaker urging agencies to reaffirm partnership on spectrum policy and coordination.
Alan Davidson
NTIA New Hires, Section 230 Legislation Reintroduced, EU Digital Laws Target American Firms
The NTIA has made key leadership hires just weeks after its head was confirmed by the Senate.
5G Wireless
‘Buy American’ Waiver Request, AT&T Cuts Dividend for Builds, Jamestown Municipal Broadband Program
Telecom industry associations are asking for an exemption from ‘Buy American’ provisions in the infrastructure bill.
FTC
National Privacy Law, Digital Infrastructure Firm’s $8B Raise, Wicker Wants Spectrum Cooperation
Business groups are asking Congress to supersede state laws by passing privacy legislation that sets a national standard.
900 MHz
FCC Commissioner Starks Says Commission Looking into Impact of Broadband, 5G on Environment
Starks sat down to discuss the promise of smart grid technology for the environment.
Marsha Blackburn
Senate Confirms Davidson as National Telecommunications and Information Administration Chief
Bipartisan vote confirms Davidson atop the Commerce Department agency. It has a large pile of money to spend on broadband.
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.
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.
Broadband Live
Feds Likely to Maintain Oversight of Infrastructure Bill Fund Disbursement
NTIA is likely to continue to oversee the $42.5 billion for broadband from the IIJA.
