Chips
U.S. an ‘Outlier’ In Global Race for Semiconductor Autonomy, Conference Hears
A Biden administration official warns about the semiconductor shortage in the United States.
FTC
Relationship with Federal Trade Commission ‘Never Been Better’: Justice Department’s Kanter
The DOJ and FTC are working together to enforce antitrust laws.
Antitrust
In Wake of Antitrust Review, Lawyers Say Current Laws are Adequate
Antitrust lawyers are concerned about a chilling effect over-regulation could bring.
Abigail Spanberger
Facebook Campaign Against TikTok, House Passes Cyber Bill, CTA Brings CES to the Hill
TikTok faces more pressure, this time from competitor Facebook.
Infrastructure
Johnny Kampis: New ISP Taxes Will Not Help America Build Back Better
Increasing taxes on internet service providers would be counterproductive in the quest to close the digital divide.
FCC
Clearwave to Buy RG Fiber, Washington Broadband Survey, Michigan Approves $250M for Broadband
Clearwave said the acquisition of RG will allow the combined entity to deliver increased bandwidth to Kansans.
Joe Biden
Biden Budget Includes $600 Million for Rural Broadband
The money will add to the USDA’s ReConnect program.
Chips
Incentives Crucial to Domestic Semiconductor and Chip Production, Senate Committee Hears
Technology companies, including Intel, are lobbying for legislation incentivizing domestic production of chips crucial to many sectors.
EU
Ukraine Internet Suffering, Washington Adds Broadband Director, Lumen Adds CFO
Broadband Now published a report showing internet in parts of Ukraine slowed during the Russian invasion.
FCC
EU Privacy Deal, NTIA Hires Digital Equity Director, FCC National Security Order
The privacy deal eases worries for American technology companies that sell consumer data.
Altice
FBI Warns of Russian Cyberattacks, Altice-T-Mobile Deal, NFL Blockchain Deal, Visionary in Broadband
FBI director warns of potential Russian cyberattacks.
Senate
National 6G Strategy Bill Passes Senate Commerce Committee
The Next Generation Telecommunications Act received bipartisan support.
Amy Klobuchar
Progressives’ Anti-Merger Bill, New Facebook Parental Controls, Verizon Helps Defense Department
A bill from progressives to ease merger break-ups may face a treacherous path in Congress.
Infrastructure
Harris to Visit Louisiana, $17B in Private Broadband Investment, NY Rep Secures Broadband Funding
Kamala Harris was initially slated to visit Louisiana last month, but cancelled due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Infrastructure
Biden Says Infrastructure Bill Will Transform America in First In-Person DNC Winter Meeting in 2 Years
President Biden received a standing ovation during address.
Alexander Lukashenko
Broadband in the Omnibus, Facebook on Hate Speech, Advocacy for Keeping Russians Online
The Senate has passed an omnibus spending bill that furthers broadband funding and will now head to Biden’s desk.
