defense
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.
Opportunity Broadband, Amazon Accused of Lying, Avoid Overbuilding with Federal Funds
A new non-profit hopes to address gaps in connectivity and help federal broadband funds go to those areas in need.
Fear of Big Tech in Auto Industry, Montana Hires Lightbox, USTelecom Hires Media Affairs Director
Technology advocacy groups are concerned about big technology companies entering the auto industry.
Digital Inclusion
Debra Berlyn: What’s New in 2022 for Aging and Tech?
Older adults continue at a rapid pace to adopt tech that assists the aging process.
Antitrust
American Innovation and Choice Online Act Advances to Senate Floor With Bipartisan Alliance
Klobuchar was able to rally Democrats and Republicans to support her bill, but its future depends upon a shaky alliance.
Expert Opinion
Yoni Mazor: Three Amazon and Supply Chain Predictions for 2022
The omicron variant could spell trouble for the supply chain in 2022.
ARPA
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.
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.
china
Jason Boyce: Washington Cannot Let Amazon Water Down Consumer Protection Legislation
It is in Amazon’s interest to twist the arm of lawmakers and prevent protections against internet scams.
marsha blackburn
Senate Judiciary Committee Hears Decreasing Innovation in Market a Result of Big Tech Influence
Committed discussed big companies shutting smaller ones out of the marketplace.
Date Set for Sohn Hearing, Criticism of Tech Legislation, New ILSR Leadership
Sohn and Biden NTIA nominee Alan Davidson will undergo confirmation hearings next Wednesday.
House Passes Reconciliation Bill, State AGs Investigate Instagram, Broadband’s Q3 Rebound
President Biden’s social safety net and climate package now faces hurdles in the Senate.
House
Telecom, Online Marketplace Consumer Protection Bills Pass House Committee
Among the bills sent to the House, the committee passed two on telecom and one on consumer safety.
Americans Want Action on Monopolies, Robinhood Data Breach, Nationwide Comcast Outages
Tim Wu said ‘supermajority’ of Americans think government needs to address monopolies.
Verizon
Verizon, Amazon Partner on Broadband, Farmers Need Broadband, Social Work Important to Close Digital Divide
Verizon will use Project Kuiper, agriculture needs broadband for progress, social work advocacy key to close digital divide.
Antitrust
Public Interest Groups Urge Passage of Six Antitrust Bills Targeting Big Tech
Nearly 60 public interest groups signed a letter to House leaders to call a vote on six antitrust bills.
