Digital Inclusion
October Surprise: Rosenworcel Opens Probe Into ISP Data Caps
Agency leader concerned about the impact on low-income households and healthcare services.
Donald Trump
All-GOP Judicial Panel Picked to Hear FCC Net Neutrality Case
Oral arguments are scheduled for Oct. 31, 2024 in Cincinnati
DHS
Misinformation and Hoaxes About Hurricane Helene Cloud the Recovery
Disinformation agents, hucksters and politicians are exploiting the disaster.
JD Vance
Can Foreign Attackers Change Election Results? Not a Chance, Says Cybersecurity Head
Foreign adversaries will not be able to alter U.S. election results, said Jen Easterly, director of cybersecurity agency.
BEAD
Would Trump Put BEAD on Hold? Unlikely, Experts Say
Some states are already fielding grant applications under the current rules.
Broadband's Impact
Senators Urge Tech Giants to Address Election Disinformation
Tech CEOs must submit plans by Oct. 1 to address AI election disinformation.
AI
AI Helping to Shape the 2024 Presidential Race, But Not How Experts Feared
Fears about how AI could threaten the U.S. presidential election have failed to materialize.
Election 2024
How Would Telecom Policy Change Under Trump or Harris?
Two right-leading panelists agreed that federal agencies must better measure success for the Universal Service Fund.
Expert Opinion
Debate Cheat Sheet on the Parties on Telecom and Tech
The world is watching America’s presidential election November 5, and tonight’s debate may be the only face-off.
Community Broadband
Chicago Diary: What I Saw at the Democratic National Convention
The struggle to balance corporate influence and grassroots demands was prominently felt at the DNC in Chicago.
Infrastructure
Harris Accepts Democratic Nomination, Vows Support for Rule of Law and Common Sense
Artificial intelligence only tech or telecom issue mentioned by Harris in acceptance speech.
Broadband's Impact
Harris-Walz Announce Largest Digital Ad Buy In Presidential History
The campaign's $200 million digital ad buy reflects the growing influence of streaming and social media in shaping modern elections.
Sixth Circuit
ISPs Continue to Cite Major Questions Doctrine in Net Neutrality Challenge
Sixth Circuit judges have so far been receptive to the argument.
Infrastructure
Harris Pick Walz Just Signed Law Favorable to Muni Broadband
Walz has been lauded for his commitment to infrastructure development and broadband expansion in Minnesota.
Energy
Clean Energy is the New Dirty Word Between GOP and Democrats
It's hard to imagine a greater contrast on any issue – including immigration –between the current GOP and the Democratic Party.
SpaceX
Tech Influence Felt at GOP Convention in Milwaukee
With JD Vance potentially beside Trump in the White House, and with pro crypto and pro AI policies in the GOP platform, it’s not a stretch to imagine a Trump administration looking kindly toward emerging technologies.
