Expert Opinion
Craig Settles: If You Can’t Give Away Free Internet, Consider Telehealth
Settles suggests tactics for communities to effectively deploy telehealth services while marketing the Affordable Connectivity Program.
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
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Settles suggests tactics for communities to effectively deploy telehealth services while marketing the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Federal Agencies
The FCC should incorporate the mapping data from local governments to avoid overbuilding, ensure technology neutrality.
Federal Agencies
The document includes information about how often the agencies will meet and when they’ll get involved in proposed actions.
As FCC fights robocalls, robotexts are on the rise.
Net Neutrality
Some say the bill would add heavy regulation that will harm investments and consumers.
Expert Opinion
‘Wireless connectivity is one of the most vital aspects of our digital infrastructure.’
Infrastructure
Detroit’s Hope Village experienced an internet outage for 45 days in the early days of the pandemic.
Funding
The money is for two new funding rounds to address the ‘homework gap.’
Rural
The commission said it is helping communities prepare to apply for some of the $42.5B NTIA BEAD program.
Health
‘I think obtaining funding from the Universal Service Fund would go a long way.’
Former Google executive Camille Gloster has been appointed by the White House to its Office of the National Cyber Director.
FCC
But there’s concern a Senate vote on a fifth FCC commissioner will not happen before midterms.
FCC
The money will go toward internet access, equipment, and to hire and train information technology personnel.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed six consumer bills, including national privacy legislation.
Infrastructure
Poles should be assessed for integrity to carry additional equipment, says director at engineering consulting firm.
Privacy
The American Data Privacy and Protection Act said to be years in the making.