Lifeline
FCC Seeks Comment on Carriers Forced to Separate Domestic Violence Victim Phone Line
The proposal is part of the commission’s obligation under the Safe Connections Act.
Infrastructure
FCC Seeks Comment on Simplifying, Expanding Tribal E-Rate Eligibility
The FCC is proposing to include in E-Rate tribal colleges that separately function as public libraries.
FCC
Not Enough Attention on Locations Not in Need of Broadband in FCC Map, Conference Hears
More focus needs to be one removing unserviceable locations, says an observer.
FCBA
General Agreement on Broadband Label, But Not on Additional Disclosure Requirements
The FCC is considering additional requirements, but that could be burdensome for small providers.
Cybersecurity
Smaller Companies Facing Cybersecurity Insurance Headwinds: Equifax Executive
Cost of insurance for cybersecurity could be a problem for smaller companies.
5G Wireless
Sole FTC Republican to Resign, Faster Decisions from Meta Oversight Board, High Variance in 5G Performance
Wilson accused Chairwoman Lina Khan of defying legal precedent and abusing her power.
CDT
Growing Lineup of Divergent Speakers, Panelists and Sponsors at Big Tech & Speech Summit
In a two-day “flash sale,” registration for the event on March 9 will cost $99. Sale ends 11:59 p.m. Wed.
FCC
‘Significant Resources’ on FCC Map, Association Wants More Data in Map, Minority Grant
FCC chairwoman said challenges to map data only a tiny fraction of locations identified.
NOFO
WISPA Says BEAD Fiber Prioritization to Increase Cost and Deployment
Prioritizing fiber builds will increase cost and deployment time, says WISPA report.
Funding
NTIA Stands Firm on Buy America Rules, Says BEAD Projects Must Be American
The NTIA’s comments came after President Biden said fiber optics should be made in America.
Infrastructure
Partnering With Existing Structures Will Support State Broadband Offices, Expert Says
By working with existing entities like utilities, states can establish more effective state offices.
FCC
Legal Experts Expect Data Security Litigation to Face Challenges of Standing
Current precedent is unclear in data security litigation, say experts.
Justice
Jim Jordan Demands Social Media Documents from Biden Administration
Two Republican-led states sued the Biden administration over alleged collusion with tech companies.
FCC
Reactions Pour In After State of Union Address, Apple’s 6 GHz Pitch, Digital Skills Necessary
Associations agreed on the need for baseline federal privacy legislation.
IIJA
In State of the Union Address, Joe Biden Underlines Importance of ‘Buy America’ Rules for Broadband
President links longstanding provision of federal law, strengthened in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to ‘fiber optic cables’
ACP
New Anti-China Bill in Congress, Outreach Program on Affordable Connectivity, Robocalls Decline
The Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act was introduced and is sponsored by both Republicans and Democrats.
