Expert Opinion
Jessica Dine: Broadband Networks Are Doing Well, Time to Shift to Adoption Gap
There is a perennial policy debate over why the digital divide exists and what to do about it.
EU
EU’s Digital Services Act May Be a Model for the United States
The Digital Services Act imposes transparency requirements and other accountability measures for tech platforms.
EU
SEC Adds Crypto Offices, Google’s Antitrust Appeal Rejected, State Farm Invests in ADT
The SEC will add industry offices that are focused on crypto assets, and industrial applications and services.
EU
Think Tank Urges U.S. to Change Foreign Policy in Cyberspace
‘The environment is just fundamentally different than it was even just a decade ago… it is time to confront reality.’
CTA
Critics and Supporters Trade Views on American Innovation and Choice Online Act
American Innovation and Choice Online Act is intended to protect fair competition among businesses, but panelists differed on its impact.
DISH
Dish Partners with Samsung on 5G, EU Targets Apple on Antitrust, Mediacom Extends Fiber in Iowa
Dish enlists Samsung for 5G deployment.
Hacking Campaigns Target NATO, Rosenworcel on Content Fines, Booming U.S. Chip Sales to China
A report from Google found the company’s technology was being harnessed in Russian attempts to hack allies of Ukraine.
EU
Ukraine Internet Suffering, Washington Adds Broadband Director, Lumen Adds CFO
Broadband Now published a report showing internet in parts of Ukraine slowed during the Russian invasion.
EU
Alleged Ad Collusion Probe, E.U. Crypto Bill, YT Ad Bypasser Shut Down, WISPAMERICA Launches
Meta and Google face allegations that they coordinated advertising practices to lock out their competition.
Transparency
Panel Concludes U.S. Relatively Unprepared to Lead Global Push for Web Transparency
Experts say a lack of privacy policy in the U.S. could lead to uncoordinated efforts to lead international cooperation.
FCC
NTIA Broadband Map, Senators’ Cybersecurity Bill, U.S. and EU Reveal Transatlantic Council
The NTIA unveils new broadband map, a new cybersecurity bill against equipment buys, U.S. and EU partner on tech council.
EU
US Telecom Report on American vs. European Broadband, COVID Patent Policy, A ‘Dark Force’ in Utah
This was not the first time Darth Vader strode into a council chamber, but this time he had positive news.
EU
NY Sued Over Low-Cost Internet, Apple Antitrust Allegations, CETF Concludes Surveys, 5G Device Growth
New York sued over $15 internet, Apple faces EU antitrust allegations, California surveys conclude, and 5G device adoption grows.
NTCA
Biden’s Infrastructure Participants, Low-Price Broadband Access, U.S. Versus EU On Broadband
Associations want inclusion in infrastructure plan, BroadbandNow report on state of broadband, and report says U.S. leads EU on broadband.
FAA
Verizon Expands 5G, U.S. And E.U. Diverge On Facial Recognition, New Drone Regulations
Verizon is expanding 5G in California and Texas, the U.S. and E.U. see differently on facial tech, FAA drone rules.
Europe
Privacy and ‘Right to be Forgotten’ Laws Complicate Rules for Global Reporting
February 8, 2021 – When sharing content in any form, publishers need to understand the legality and impact of the content may have on foreigners, especially given the European Union’s privacy law, a panel of experts concluded at a Tuesday conference hosted by the American Bar Association. The comple
