FSF
FCC Commissioner Carr Hopes Musk Follows Through on Proposed Twitter Speech Reforms
Carr said he’s “very glad to hear” of Musk’s Twitter purchase, but still thinks Section 230 reform is necessary.
Alabama
BroadbandNow Publishes State Data Resource, FTC Cracks Down on Frontier, NordVPN and India
BroadbandNow’s latest state research gives users a clearer picture on where each state stands on broadband.
Texas
State Broadband Directors Have a Lot to Offer Each Other, Broadband Communities Hears
One of the most helpful things a state broadband director can do for themselves is pick up the phone.
Broadband Live
FCC’s Multi-Dwelling Decision Could Hamper Smart Wi-Fi Technology, Developer Says
The decision may disrupt managed Wi-Fi in multi-family arrangements.
Defense
Defense Department Must Continue Investing in Artificial Intelligence to Combat Cyber Threats: Google
Investing in AI will help prevent cyberattacks, in light of warnings about a possible increase in such attacks from Russia.
Infrastructure
Broadband Champions Necessary to Combat Obstacles and Drive Public Financing, Panelists Say
“Some communities are way ahead of others,” Illinois Broadband Office Director Matt Schmit said about quest for IIJA funds.
Infrastructure
UTOPIA’s Projects Proceeding in California and Montana, CEO Says
Both the GSCA and Yellowstone Fiber are using UTOPIA’s techniques to provide open access broadband over fiber.
Infrastructure
Supply Chain Concerns Mean Providers Must Plan Ahead on Equipment Orders, Says ISP
Delays in supply chain movement means providers should ‘know what you need six to nine months out.’
DII
Tech-Backed Infrastructure Firm Says Private Financing Needed for Shared 5G Facilities
Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners representative says investors must step in as large carriers are burdened by high costs of 5G rollout.
NCC
Municipalities Generally Prefer Not to Own Broadband Builds, Conference Hears
Broadband leaders note cities prefer to partner than to own networks.
DISH
Dish Partners with Samsung on 5G, EU Targets Apple on Antitrust, Mediacom Extends Fiber in Iowa
Dish enlists Samsung for 5G deployment.
Rural
FCC Greenlights $200 Million More in Latest Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Round
It’s the ninth wave of funding confirmations, bringing the total amount to more than $5.2 billion to three million locations.
ACLU
Semiconductor Chip Shortages, Tech Stocks Tank Market, Increased Surveillance Abroad
Intel is pushing back its estimate on how long the global semiconductor chip shortage will last.
Broadband's Impact
Livestream from Digital Infrastructure Investment and Coalition for Local Internet Choice
Watch Digital Infrastructure Investment at 1 p.m. ET, Coalition for Local Internet Choice Supersession on Partnership at 3 p.m. ET
21st Century FREE Speech Act
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Proposes Section 230 Repeal, Spectrum Innovation Act, E-Rate Bidding
The conservative firebrand attributes says the banning of her personal Twitter is the result of social media’s left-wing bias.
Infrastructure
Only 3 Days Remain Until Digital Infrastructure Investment Event at Broadband Communities
This year, online registration is available for free.
