china
Armand Musey: Telecoms Lack Needed Funds for 'Rip & Replace'
Participants in the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program are perilously close to depleting their allocations.
Defense
Senators Disagree on Spectrum Auction Proceeds
Democratic lawmakers supported using proceeds to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program.
FCC
House Commerce Committee Advances Four Communications Bills
The bills deal with network security and studying 6G technology.
Energy and Commerce
House Subcommittee Advances Bills Countering Chinese Threats to Communications
The bills focus on thwarting potential efforts by China to exploit security vulnerabilities in networks.
USTelecom
Movement to Restore R&D Tax Credit Prompts Broadband Interest
Since 2022, companies have had to amortize R&D expenses over a 5-year period.
china
Industry Groups Plea for Funding to Address Secure Network Shortfall
The trade groups argue that carriers initiated the 'rip and replace' procedure with the expectation of full reimbursement.
china
FCC: Only Five Firms Have Finished ‘Rip and Replace’ of China Gear
Congress appropriated $1.9 billion, but with $4.98 billion in applications, there is a $3.08 billion shortfall.
FCC
Kate Forscey: National Security and Global Success Depend Upon Prioritizing Telecom Funding
The Affordable Connectivity Program and the Rip-and-Replace program are both central funding needs for the industry.
FCC
White Houses Asks Congress to Fill Rip and Replace Funding Gap
The $3 billion shortfall was first flagged by the FCC in July 2022.
Biden-Harris Administration
Rep. Suzan DelBene: Want Protection From AI? The First Step Is a National Privacy Law
A national privacy standard would ensure a baseline set of protections and would restrict companies from storing and selling personal data.
china
U.S. Chip Export Restrictions Will be ‘Huge Roadblock’ for Chinese AI Competitiveness: Expert
China will need to manufacture advanced chips domestically if it wants to continue researching and implementing AI.
FCC
Executive Order to Limit Tech Investment, AI Competition, More ECF Funding
Limited foreign investment includes on technologies such as semiconductors and AI.
china
NYC Broadband Expansion, China Limits Kids’ Screentime, US Cellular Hits Milestone
New York City expands its broadband housing development program
IRA
Former National Security Advisor Warns of American Semiconductor Weakness Against China
The semiconductor industry in America is vulnerable, warned a former National Security Advisor.
Joe Biden
Raimando Calls for U.S. Investment in Semiconductor Manufacturing in Allied Countries
Raimondo said U.S. seeks to impose restrictions on the export of microchips to China to combat the county’s influence.
EPA
House Committee Passes Three Bills to Reauthorize NTIA and Research Trans-Atlantic Cable and AI
Also discussed were three bills to address electric vehicle laws in Democratic states.
