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Democrats Lead Georgia Senate Races, France Imposes Digital Tax, Annual IP Report, SHLB New Board Directors

January 6, 2021 – Voters in Georgia showed out to polls in record amounts on Tuesday, surpassing the state’s all-time voting […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Input to FCC on Emergency Broadband, Ajit Pai’s Final Days at Agency, Accessing Resources, Richard Bates Dies

January 5, 2021 — The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau on Monday issued a request for public input on […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Pelosi Narrowly Reelected, NYSE Boots Chinese Companies, Google Workers Unionize, Broadband Emergency Measures

January 4, 2021 – Nancy Pelosi was narrowly reelected Sunday as House speaker. Her victory means that after two years […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Mitch McConnell Ties $2,000 Checks to Section 230 Repeal, WISPA and Multifamily Broadband Council, Predictions for 2021

Hours after blocking legislation to increase direct payments in the coronavirus stimulus legislation, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday […]

Broadband's Impact2 years ago

Ad Spending in Georgia Runoff, FAA Announces New Drone Rules, COVID Relief Bill’s Broadband Provisions

In 2016, political ad spending hit $1.1 billion and it is projected to hit $2.7 billion in 2020, according to […]

Fiber2 years ago

Smaller Internet Providers Were Instrumental to Fiber Deployment in 2020, Says Fiber Broadband Association

December 29, 2020 — Smaller internet service providers were critical to fiber growth in 2020, accounting for 88 percent of […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Telecom National Security Processes Streamlined, Ready.net’s Growth Platform, Illinois Computer Equity

Changes to the Federal Communications Commission’s review process for certain applications involving foreign ownership go into effect Monday. These new […]

Rural2 years ago

Broadband Breakfast Panelists Discuss How Rural Fund Recipients Can Prepare For Efficient Network Builds

December 22, 2020 — With the closing of the bidding in Federal Communications Commission’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund reverse-auction, many […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

COVID Relief Bill Provides $7 Billion for Broadband Access, Pew on Pandemic, Education Broadband Service Decision

Sunday evening, Congress announced reaching a deal on an emergency coronavirus relief package, which includes $7 billion in funding to […]

Digital Inclusion2 years ago

FCC’s Low-Income Broadband Working Group Report Finally Receives Unanimous Approval

December 18, 2020 — During the most recent meeting of the Federal Communications Commission’s Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee, on Thursday, […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Google Sued for Anti-Competitive Advertising, Trump Sued Over Section 230, Georgia Broadband Investment

A lawsuit filed Wednesday by a coalition of ten Republican state attorneys general, led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, […]

Universal Service2 years ago

US Telecom Hosts Discussion on Detailed Process for Finalizing Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Results

December 15, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission recently announced the winners of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. In the […]

5G2 years ago

In A Debate Over Municipal Rights-Of-Way, Industry and Public Representatives Attempt to Find A Path Forward

December 15, 2020 — In a spirited debate about one of the central policy issues surrounding the deployment of 5G […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

FTC Wants Answers From Social Media Companies, New USF Fee of 31.8%, FCC Extends E-Rate Waiver

The Federal Trade Commission on Monday issued orders to nine social media and video streaming companies requiring them to provide […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Strategies For a Deadlocked FCC, the FCC’s Big RDOF Mistake, Smart Cities Leaders Awarded

Harold Feld, senior vice president of Public Knowledge, called for Democratic members of the Federal Communications Commission to fight Republican […]

FCC2 years ago

Senate Confirms Trump FCC Nominee Nathan Simington, Threatening to Deadlock Commission

December 9, 2020 — The Senate on Wednesday voted 49-46, along party lines, to confirm the appointment of President Donald […]

Universal Service2 years ago

At US Telecom Event, Broadband Leaders Call For Changes in Universal Service Funding Mechanism

December 4, 2020 — Broadband industry leaders on Thursday called for the Federal Communications Commission to modernize Universal Service Fund […]

Section 2302 years ago

Senate Commerce Committee Advances FCC Nominee Nathan Simington to Floor Debate

December 2, 2020 — This Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Wednesday morning voted 14-12 to advance Federal […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Trump Threatens to Veto Defense Bill Over Section 230, Verizon and Pole Attachments, One-Ring Robocalls

President Donald Trump is threatening to veto a critical defense spending bill unless Congress agrees to repeal Section 230 of […]

Antitrust2 years ago

Biden Administration Should Take a Trial-and-Error Approach to Antitrust, Say Brookings Panelists

December 1, 2020 — Experts recommended the incoming Biden administration take a trial-and-error approach to antitrust policy, during a Brookings […]

FCC2 years ago

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to Step Down on Inauguration Day, Saying ‘It’s Time for a New Adventure’

November 30, 2020 — Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Monday announced today that he would step down from […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Biden Wants $4 Billion for Broadband, House Commerce Wants ‘Rip and Replace’, Maine Launches Speedtest

According to numerous reports, the incoming Biden administration is aiming to address broadband disparities in the United States with billions […]

FCC2 years ago

FCC Empowers Deployment of Next-Generation Satellites by Adopting New Licensing Framework

November 20, 2020 — During the Federal Communications Commission’s Open Commission Meeting on Wednesday, members of the agency voted to […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Apple Pays $113 Million Over Battery Slowdowns, Caution on Cellular Generator Requests, Douglas Fast Net Leverages ADTRAN

Apple agreed to pay $113 million to settle an investigation by 34 states and the District of Columbia over the […]

FCC2 years ago

FCC’s Ruling Modernizing the 5.9 GigaHertz Band for Commercial Use Met With Unanimous Support

November 19, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday repurposed 45 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.9 GigaHertz (GHz) […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Joe Biden’s Federal Communications Transition Team, C-Spire Expands, Elliott Management and AT&T

Four Federal Communications Commission veterans, including former FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, have been appointed to President-elect Joe Biden’s FCC transition team, […]

Federal Agencies2 years ago

Four Failures of the FCC’s Broadband Policy, According to University of Virginia Professor

November 12, 2020 — The failure to connect the rural-urban digital divide in the United States is not one of […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

House Democrats Tell FCC and FTC to Stop Work, Ookla Criticizes M-Lab, Tribal Spectrum Applications Approved

Leaders of the House Energy and Commerce committee on Tuesday demanded that Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai and Federal […]

Section 2302 years ago

President Trump’s FCC Nominee Grilled on Section 230 During Senate Confirmation Hearing

November 10, 2020 — Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation grilled President Donald Trump’s proposed nominee […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Tech Groups and Luminaries Welcome Biden-Harris Victory, Clyburn Speaks FCC, FTC to Sue Facebook

Tech CEOs and industry lobbying groups alike congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris after their victory in […]

Spectrum2 years ago

Utilizing Spectrum To Its Maximum Potential Relies On the Hard Work of Spectrum Engineers

November 8, 2020 — The future of the spectrum industry relies on engineers developing processes to squeeze the most out […]

Big Tech2 years ago

Apple Gets a Foot in Joe Biden’s Door. What Will It Mean for Silicon Valley?

November 6, 2020 — With Twitter flagging and obscuring Donald Trump’s tweets on a daily basis, and with Facebook and […]

Digital Inclusion2 years ago

Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee Approves Reports on Disaster Response and Workforce Training

November 6, 2020 — Members of the Federal Communications Commission’s Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee voted on October 29-30 on reports […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

FCC Petitioned Over Rural Cost Model, Instagram Posts Are Fair Use, Universal Broadband in Puerto Rico

The ACAM Broadband Coalition – which takes its name from the Federal Communications Commission’s Alternative Connect America Cost Model – […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Senate Dems Want to Stop Broadband Disconnects, TikTok Influencers Beat Trump, Centennial of Radio Broadcasting

In a letter sent on Friday to 21 of the largest utility companies, Senate Democrats called on telecommunications giants to […]

5G2 years ago

With the Goal of Rural Deployment, FCC Adopts 5G Fund and Revises Rules on Wireless Facilities

October 30, 2020 — In addition to considerable discussion about net neutrality at the Federal Communications Commission’s monthly meeting on […]

FCC2 years ago

Federal Communications Commission Vote on Net Neutrality Reprises Deep Partisan Divisions

October 27, 2020 — Tensions ran high during the Federal Communications Commission’s October meeting on Tuesday, as the agency’s five […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

AT&T Phases Out DSL Lines, National Association of Counties on Broadband, Broadband Costs Lower

A recent AT&T statement announced that the company will be phasing out DSL services, which provide internet access over cable […]

Education2 years ago

National Rural Education Association Advocates For Universal Home Broadband Access to Assist Rural Students

October 24, 2020 — Allen Pratt, executive director of the National Rural Education Association, called for delivering universal home broadband […]

Innovation2 years ago

Evidence-Based Policy Making is Particularly Important in Managing Radio Frequency Spectrum

October 23, 2020 – Evidence-based policy making needs to be framed by the correct questions, agreed panelists at the Silicon […]

Broadband Breakfast

Democrats Lead Georgia Senate Races, France Imposes Digital Tax, Annual IP Report, SHLB New Board Directors

Input to FCC on Emergency Broadband, Ajit Pai’s Final Days at Agency, Accessing Resources, Richard Bates Dies

Pelosi Narrowly Reelected, NYSE Boots Chinese Companies, Google Workers Unionize, Broadband Emergency Measures

Mitch McConnell Ties $2,000 Checks to Section 230 Repeal, WISPA and Multifamily Broadband Council, Predictions for 2021

Ad Spending in Georgia Runoff, FAA Announces New Drone Rules, COVID Relief Bill’s Broadband Provisions

Smaller Internet Providers Were Instrumental to Fiber Deployment in 2020, Says Fiber Broadband Association

Telecom National Security Processes Streamlined, Ready.net’s Growth Platform, Illinois Computer Equity

Broadband Breakfast Panelists Discuss How Rural Fund Recipients Can Prepare For Efficient Network Builds

COVID Relief Bill Provides $7 Billion for Broadband Access, Pew on Pandemic, Education Broadband Service Decision

FCC’s Low-Income Broadband Working Group Report Finally Receives Unanimous Approval

Google Sued for Anti-Competitive Advertising, Trump Sued Over Section 230, Georgia Broadband Investment

US Telecom Hosts Discussion on Detailed Process for Finalizing Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Results

In A Debate Over Municipal Rights-Of-Way, Industry and Public Representatives Attempt to Find A Path Forward

FTC Wants Answers From Social Media Companies, New USF Fee of 31.8%, FCC Extends E-Rate Waiver

Strategies For a Deadlocked FCC, the FCC’s Big RDOF Mistake, Smart Cities Leaders Awarded

Senate Confirms Trump FCC Nominee Nathan Simington, Threatening to Deadlock Commission

At US Telecom Event, Broadband Leaders Call For Changes in Universal Service Funding Mechanism

Senate Commerce Committee Advances FCC Nominee Nathan Simington to Floor Debate

Trump Threatens to Veto Defense Bill Over Section 230, Verizon and Pole Attachments, One-Ring Robocalls

Biden Administration Should Take a Trial-and-Error Approach to Antitrust, Say Brookings Panelists

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to Step Down on Inauguration Day, Saying ‘It’s Time for a New Adventure’

Biden Wants $4 Billion for Broadband, House Commerce Wants ‘Rip and Replace’, Maine Launches Speedtest

FCC Empowers Deployment of Next-Generation Satellites by Adopting New Licensing Framework

Apple Pays $113 Million Over Battery Slowdowns, Caution on Cellular Generator Requests, Douglas Fast Net Leverages ADTRAN

FCC’s Ruling Modernizing the 5.9 GigaHertz Band for Commercial Use Met With Unanimous Support

Joe Biden’s Federal Communications Transition Team, C-Spire Expands, Elliott Management and AT&T

Four Failures of the FCC’s Broadband Policy, According to University of Virginia Professor

House Democrats Tell FCC and FTC to Stop Work, Ookla Criticizes M-Lab, Tribal Spectrum Applications Approved

President Trump’s FCC Nominee Grilled on Section 230 During Senate Confirmation Hearing

Tech Groups and Luminaries Welcome Biden-Harris Victory, Clyburn Speaks FCC, FTC to Sue Facebook

Utilizing Spectrum To Its Maximum Potential Relies On the Hard Work of Spectrum Engineers

Apple Gets a Foot in Joe Biden’s Door. What Will It Mean for Silicon Valley?

Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee Approves Reports on Disaster Response and Workforce Training

FCC Petitioned Over Rural Cost Model, Instagram Posts Are Fair Use, Universal Broadband in Puerto Rico

Senate Dems Want to Stop Broadband Disconnects, TikTok Influencers Beat Trump, Centennial of Radio Broadcasting

With the Goal of Rural Deployment, FCC Adopts 5G Fund and Revises Rules on Wireless Facilities

Federal Communications Commission Vote on Net Neutrality Reprises Deep Partisan Divisions

AT&T Phases Out DSL Lines, National Association of Counties on Broadband, Broadband Costs Lower

National Rural Education Association Advocates For Universal Home Broadband Access to Assist Rural Students

Evidence-Based Policy Making is Particularly Important in Managing Radio Frequency Spectrum

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FCC Spectrum Authority Expires on September 30, Agency Seeks Renewal

NTCA Smart Rural Communities, International Telecommunications Union Conference, Carr on TikTok

Kirsten Compitello: The Need for a Digital Equity Focus on Broadband Mapping

Reason 4 to Attend Broadband Mapping Masterclass: Measuring Actual Speeds

Senate Indian Affairs Committee Chair Takes FCC to Task for Communication With Tribes

Dianne Crocker: Recession Fears Have Real Estate Market Forecasters Hitting the Reset Button

Kenosha Gets Fiber, Judiciary Committee Advances Journalism Bill, Rosenworcel Touts Women in Tech

62% of Americans Have Access to High-Speed 5G, Says New BroadbandNow Map

Reason 3 to Attend Broadband Mapping Masterclass: State Maps vs. Federal Maps

Panelists at Broadband Breakfast Event Urge the FCC Mapping Fabric Be Made Public

New Whitepaper Shows Long Wait Times for Fiber Construction Materials

Labor Official Sees Benefits in Virtual, Augmented Reality for Workforce Training

Biden Wants American at ITU, FCC Acts Against Chinese Telecom, Mid-Band Spectrum Needed

Chips Act Hires, Telehealth Key to Address Birth Mortality, Ookla Rates 5G in College Towns

Reason 1 to Attend the Broadband Mapping Masterclass: Ripping the Fabric

Nation’s Most Accurate Broadband Map Will Come from FCC Challenge Process: NTCA

Panelists at Broadband Breakfast Event Urge the FCC Mapping Fabric Be Made Public

Led by Wyden, Democrats Call on NTIA to Reform Privacy Standards for .US Domains

ReConnect Funding, More Emergency Connectivity Fund Money, 5G Training Grant in South Africa

Dianne Crocker: Recession Fears Have Real Estate Market Forecasters Hitting the Reset Button

Panelists at Broadband Breakfast Event Urge the FCC Mapping Fabric Be Made Public

NTIA Middle Mile Director Stresses Need for Infrastructure to Withstand Climate Events

Broadband Breakfast on September 21, 2022 – Broadband Mapping and Data

Broadband Breakfast on September 14, 2022 – How Can Cities Take Advantage of Federal Broadband Funding?

Broadband Breakfast on September 7, 2022 – Assessing the NTIA’s Middle Mile Grant Application Process

Illinois Credits Success of State Broadband Maps to Ground-Up Approach

Broadband Breakfast on August 31, 2022 – How to Maximize Minority Participation in the Affordable Connectivity Program

Broadband Breakfast on August 24, 2022 – Summer of Broadband: Illinois

Broadband Breakfast on August 17, 2022 – Summer of Broadband: Tennessee

Broadband Breakfast on August 3, 2022 – How Yellowstone Fiber is Bringing High-Capacity Broadband to Montana

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