Infrastructure
FCC Equity and Diversity Charter, Chicago Renews Free Internet, Render Partners with Wessex
FCC renews equity and diversity commission, Chicago mayor renews free internet program, Render partners with Wessex.
Infrastructure
Broadband Infrastructure is the means to deliver Better Broadband, Better Lives
Infrastructure
AT&T Labelling Over 1B Robocalls, NTIA Updates Broadband Guide, Fiber Assoc. Says Current Speeds Inadequate
AT&T is now labelling over 1 billion spam calls, NTIA updated broadband guide, FBA says speeds inadequate.
Infrastructure
Open Access Opportunity for Municipalities to Allay Competition Concerns
Open access provisions in municipal builds could alleviate fears of competition concerns with ISPs.
Infrastructure
Experts Urge Congress to Diversify Broadband Policy Beyond Wired Infrastructure
Congress should invest in wireless and wired broadband to provide resilient, affordable broadband.
Infrastructure
Federal Broadband Programs Doing Short-Term Work, But Long-Term Objectives Needed
Christopher Mitchell of ILSR talks federal programs and the need for longer-term and more targeted solutions.
Infrastructure
FCC on Chinese Telecom Ban, NTIA Map ‘Limited,’ New Proposal to Close the Digital Divide
The FCC approves ban on Chinese telecom companies, NTIA map has ‘limited value,’ open access conduit key to bridge divide.
Infrastructure
Exclusive Drew Clark Column on Broadband Infrastructure Legislation
Now is the time in Congress for all good (and bad) broadband bills to be introduced.
Infrastructure
Congress Must Prioritize Connectivity in Underserved Areas Over Higher Speeds
A House hearing debated the need for broadband and the higher speed thresholds currently before Congress.
Infrastructure
Experts Say Transatlantic Partnership is Essential to Secure Supply Chain for 5G Networks
Experts are calling for a transatlantic partnership to protect 5G infrastructure internationally.
Infrastructure
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.
Infrastructure
Symmetrical Gigabit Internet Attracting Business, Municipalities Attest
Municipalities are raving about gigabit internet speeds as key to attracting businesses to their cities.
Infrastructure
Emergency Connectivity Fund Opening Late June, Dish Accepting 5G Signups, NTIA Updates Federal Program Guide
Emergency Connectivity Fund will begin accepting apps June 29, Dish taking 5G signups, NTIA updates fed program guide.
Infrastructure
Senators Reintroduce Bridge Act With Hope of $40 Billion for Broadband
Three Senators have reintroduced the BRIDGE Act with a proposed $40 billion to expand broadband access across the nation.
Infrastructure
Senators Reintroduce Bipartisan Digital Equity Act
Sen. Murray re-introduces bi-partisan that would provide grants to states pushing for digital equity.
Infrastructure
AT&T CEO Says $60-$80 Billion in Federal Dollars Should Suffice to Bridge Digital Divide
John Stankey said the amount would completely cover rural and remote America — if “done right.”
Infrastructure
States Should Be Encouraged to Form Public-Private Partnerships for Federal Broadband Funds
An expert panel convened by US Telecom agreed that public/private telecom partnerships are an effective use of federal broadband funds.
