defense
Petition for Supreme Court Review of Social Media Laws, CHIPS Act Implementation, FirstLight Fiber
‘We have every reason to believe the Justices will … agree to hear this case,’ said CCIA President Matt Schruers
FCC
NTIA to Seek Public Comment on Developing Spectrum Strategy: Official
‘The immediate goal is to create a detailed list of [spectrum] bands for intensive examination.’
Fabric
Nvidia Halting Chip Production to China, Fiber in Hawaii, Broadband Data Deadline Today
Thursday is the deadline for providers to file their broadband availability data for FCC maps in the Broadband Data Collection.
Commerce
Biden Administration Awards More Funding for Tribal Broadband, With $262 Million for 9 Projects
The Commerce Department has now made a total of 63 awards totaling more than $601 million in Tribal funding.
Commerce
Commerce Department’s NTIA Releases Details for Funds Distributed Under IIJA
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) details parameters of Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.
FCC
Treasury Department Joins FCC, USDA and NTIA in Collaborating on Broadband Funding
Agency leaders sign pact to formalize information-sharing on broadband deployment projects.
Breakfast Club
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Will Close Digital Divide if States Are Prepared, Says Alan Davidson
Money coming from the IIJA must be flexible and include extensive private contributions, Davidson said at Broadband Breakfast event.
Commerce
NTIA Approves $1.2M in Grants for Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
The NTIA awarded four grants worth $1.2 million.
usda
NTIA Urging Partnerships with Local Broadband Officials for Infrastructure Money
The NTIA held a webinar urging local partnerships for applicants of the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act.
Energy and Commerce
House Democrats Prod NTIA Chief on Their Broadband Infrastructure Priorities
Legislators want broadband networks reach as many people as possible, but didn’t specify how NTIA should do this.
FCC
Commerce Secretary Says Expect More Accurate Broadband Maps This Summer
Accurate maps will allow federal dollars to target unserved and underserved areas.
Commerce
Commerce Department’s NTIA Issues Request for Comment on IIJA
Comments are due on February 4, 2022, focused on the infrastructure grants, middle-mile program, and digital equity planning grants.
defense
Year in Review: Key Developments in Digital Infrastructure with Ramifications for Next Year
Broadband Breakfast is kicking off a year-in-review with key developments in digital infrastructure.
defense
Senate Commerce Urges Facebook Probe, Chinese Export Restrictions, Microsoft IoT Security Survey
Senators are concerned over Facebook’s practices for advertising and hate speech moderation.
E-Rate
Concern about Rip and Replace, China Telecom Appeals Expulsion, Clarity on Student Privacy
Rural Wireless Association is concerned rip and replace will not compensate for costs related to supply chain and labor issues.
Commerce
A Unified Framework for Security of the Software Supply Chain Can Prevent Disruptions, Event Hears
Discussion has emerged about the pandemic’s impact on the physical supply, but software is important, too.
