E-Rate
Subsidies for Hotspot Devices a ‘Great Idea,’ FCC Chairwoman Says
The commission has been exploring the broadening of the E-Rate program, a high-cost program under the Universal Service Fund.
Chips
Semiconductor Supply Chain Control is Critical, But Export Restrictions May Hurt U.S. Companies, Event Hears
The CHIPS and Science Act, while a good step, should not preclude developing a secure supply chain with other countries.
FCC
CES 2023: China Policy Must Account for Trade Concerns, Commissioner Simington Says
Commissioner Simington stated that the commission was in “a little bit of an emergency phase.”
Chips
CES 2023: Tech Competition with China All About National Security: Sen. Warner
The United States ought to counteract Chinese efforts to dominate international standards-setting bodies for the technology sector, Warner said.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on January 18, 2023 – Welcoming the Chinese New Year, Navigating a High Tech Cold War
How will the power struggle over information technology and policy play out in the coming year?
FCC
Legislators Discuss Banning TikTok Over Growing Security Concerns
The Senate recently passed a measure banning the app from government devices.
Infrastructure
Richard Brandon: We’re Ready for Broadband Funding to be Invested in Modern Infrastructure
Government funding should be invested in new, modern infrastructure that provides reliable broadband at a lower cost to more people.
DC Circuit
Appeals Court Rejects China Telecom’s Appeal
In 2021, the FCC revoked the company’s authorization to provide telecommunications service in the United States.
FCC
Surveying the Affordable Connectivity Fund, New Tribal Funding, Another Chinese Company Banned
The combination of federal benefits is currently prohibited in the state of California.
FCC
NTIA Launching $1.5B Innovation Fund to Explore Alternative Wireless Equipment
A comment period on the new fund will run through January 23.
OTI
Maryland Bans TikTok on State Network, New Head of Open Technology Institute, UScellular Expands 5G
The ban will also apply to other Chinese and Russian technologies and applications.
FCC
FCC December Agenda, Biden to Visit TSMC plant, Weak Economy Presents Cyber Problem
The December meeting includes digital discrimination prevention, phone service accessibility, and satellite application processes.
Commerce
U.S. Must Lead on International Tech Standards to Counter Chinese Influence: Raimondo
Raimondo’s comments come after the election of an American to head the UN’s telecom regulator.
FCC
FCC Halts Authorization of Equipment That Threatens National Security
The FCC’s order prevents future authorizations of equipment on the commission’s “Covered List” of national security threats.
FCC
Report Urges States, Local Governments Follow Federal Rules on Prohibited Equipment Purchases
Only a handful of states have crafted their purchasing decisions after federal rules banning certain companies’ equipment.
Chips
Semiconductor Export Restrictions Could Harm U.S. Companies, Industry Says
The United States acted unilaterally, and its allies are not yet ‘on board,’ said the Semiconductor Industry Association.
