FCC
In FCC Proceeding, Multiple Groups Recommend New General Tax for Universal Service Fund
Calls in contrast to growing support for a broader mechanism including broadband revenues
5G Wireless
FCC Commissioner Carr Discusses Benefits Of “Light Touch” Regulation And Open RAN
Carr credited the U.S.’s success in telecom to policies that were implemented by the FCC under the Trump administration.
Digital Inclusion
Federal Communications Commission’s Top Priority is Closing Digital Divide, Says Ajit Pai
June 25, 2020 — Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Thursday reiterated how important it is to the agency to close the digital divide. Closing the divide has been at the top of his list of priorities since he first joined the agency, Pai said during a speech at Carnegie Mellon Uni
Privacy
Millennials Do Value Privacy, and Congress Should Pass Federal Privacy Legislation, Says Rick Boucher
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2019 – Disputing the stereotype that the “millennial” generation doesn’t value privacy as much as their elders do, former Rep. Rick Boucher, D-Va., said that the result of a recent survey on attitudes about privacy suggest that it’s time for Congress to act on privacy legislatio
Broadband's Impact
Democrats Mourn Loss of Net Neutrality, But Industry Supporters Call it a New Day
This article was written and reported by Andrew Feinberg and Heather Heimbach. WASHINGTON, June 12, 2018 – As the Federal Communications Commission’s repeal of Obama-era network neutrality rules took effect Monday, Democrats and net neutrality advocates vowed to continue the effort to use a Congress
Broadband's Impact
Internet Innovation Association Announces Return of Founding Co-Chair Larry Irving
January 23, 2014 – This press release come over the wire from the Internet Innovation Alliance: Ten years after he founded the Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA) alongside still-Co-Chair Bruce Mehlman, Larry Irving this month returns to the coalition, the IIA today announced. In 2009, Irving stepped
Spectrum
Panel Discusses Spectrum Auctions, Internet Protocol Transition, and Broadband Adoption as Key Technology Policy Areas
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2013 – Spectrum policy, technology training and elevating the levels of broadband adoption and usage dominated a panel discussion here Wednesday, dubbed “The X-Factors of Tech Policy Today: Keeping Pace in the Broadband Race,” and hosted by the Joint Center for Political and Eco
Broadband's Impact
Internet Innovation Alliance Strikes Positive Note About Broadband and Apps Economy in 2013
WASHINGTON, January 24, 2013 – Broadband is about more than internet connection speeds, but now is everywhere, and affecting the way that consumers interacting with constantly-connected devices, according to a guide released by the Internet Innovation Alliance. The IIA guide highlights the usage of
NTIA
Tech Policy Expert Sees U.S. on Right Path to Broadband Growth
WASHINGTON, July 31, 2009 – The federal government and broadband grant seekers should be careful as they seek policy to ensure it doesn’t hinder the spreading of high-speed communications system across the nation, a former Commerce Department official and broadband expert said.
Broadband Data
Broadband Investment Spurs Business Growth and Job Creation, Studies Find
WASHINGTON, July 23, 2009 – Broadband investment, deployment and adoption in the United States will bring significant benefits to the economy, and facilitate business growth and job creation, according to a study commission by the Internet Innovation Alliance, and other groups.
Broadband's Impact
Broadband Access Not Enough to Stimulate Adoption, Non-Profit Representatives and Consulting Firm Agree
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2009 – The effort to increase broadband adoption has mainly focused on increasing broadband access and availability to drive demand, this may not be enough to increase broadband adoption.
