Net Neutrality
FCC’s Simington Welcomes Congressional Action on Net Neutrality
The commissioner prefers going the route of legislation over Democratic FCC commissioners leading the charge for neutrality protections.
Infrastructure
Trade Groups Drop Net Neutrality Suit, Ericsson Builds Wireless Testbed for Utilities, Think Tank’s Antitrust Approach
ISP challenge was holdout after Department of Justice dropped a similar suit.
CETF
Obama Blames Big Tech for Disinformation, Cybersecurity Innovation, California on Climate Change
The former president targeted the decision making of those in power at major social media companies.
Social Media
Researcher: Algorithms Cannot Be Blamed for Disinformation, But They Contribute to It
Columbia University researcher shared her perspectives at event hosted by The Atlantic that featured former President Barack Obama.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Federal Communications Commission Approves New Provider Transparency Requirements
Broadband providers must now create “broadband nutrition labels” which list pricing and speed information.
Rural
Infrastructure Bill Brings New Focus on Decision Making at Community Level
Funneling of infrastructure funds through states differs from Obama-era broadband programs.
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.
Big Tech
Experts Caution Against One Size Fits All Approach to Content Moderation
Cost of moderation another factor as to why some experts say standardized content moderation policies may not work for all.
FCC
Biden Nominates Rosenworcel as FCC Chair, Sohn as 5th Commissioner and Alan Davidson as NTIA Head
Industry reacts to the appointments of Rosenworcel as first permanent woman chair, Sohn as first openly gay commissioner.
FSF
FCC Gridlock, FTC’s Investigating Amazon-MGM, Brendan Carr’s USF Proposal Raises Questions
FCC gridlock could hobble president’s wishes, FTC opens investigation into Amazon buy, law professor raises questions about Carr’s USF proposal.
FCC
FCC Equity and Diversity Charter, Chicago Renews Free Internet, Render Partners with Wessex
FCC renews equity and diversity commission, Chicago mayor renews free internet program, Render partners with Wessex.
Infrastructure
Explainer: On the Cusp of Sea Change, Broadband Breakfast Examines the Net Neutrality Debate
In the first in a series of explainers, Broadband Breakfast has hand-picked the debate on net neutrality to bring readers up-to-speed on its history and future.
FSF
Sen. Ed Markey Celebrates Telecom Act as Telecom Lawyers Tell Congress to Be Specific
February 2, 2021 – Democratic Sen. Ed Markey’s communications policy focus this Congress will be on net neutrality, children and climate change, the long-serving Massachusetts lawmaker said at a Federal Communications Bar Association event Tuesday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Telecommuni
Biden-Harris Administration
Transition Between White House Social Media Accounts More Complicated Than in 2016
January 21, 2021—Tech platforms are approaching the 2021 presidential transition with caution, lest their tools get used to livestream another historic insurrection, after providing the platforms which amplified ideology that resulted in a problematic string of events preceding Donald Trump’s last d
Privacy
INCOMPAS Predicts Prompt Action on Net Neutrality
November 16, 2020 – Officials associated with INCOMPAS, the Internet and Competitive Networks Association, on Thursday predicted that there would be action on net neutrality sooner than expected with the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden. Predicting that the new administration wou
Biden-Harris Administration
Apple Gets a Foot in Joe Biden’s Door. What Will It Mean for Silicon Valley?
One question looming over the final vote-count is the 2020 Election: How will big tech fare during the next presidential administration?
