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.
Broadband Now published a report showing internet in parts of Ukraine slowed during the Russian invasion.
FCC
The privacy deal eases worries for American technology companies that sell consumer data.
FBI director warns of potential Russian cyberattacks.
Senate
The Next Generation Telecommunications Act received bipartisan support.
A bill from progressives to ease merger break-ups may face a treacherous path in Congress.
Kamala Harris was initially slated to visit Louisiana last month, but cancelled due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The Senate has passed an omnibus spending bill that furthers broadband funding and will now head to Biden’s desk.
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry claims to have enlisted a private cyber group to disrupt flow of arms from Russia.
Broadband Mapping & Data
Bill Price discussed the work of LightBox in ensuring that states receive funding to close the digital divide.
Senate
Nomination of Alvaro Bedoya to the FTC can also advance to the floor following a party-line vote.
Attorneys general from across the nation will investigate TikTok to determine if the platform is harmful to minors.
Ukraine came under heavy cyberattacks before the invasion on Thursday.
Digital Inclusion
The luminary emphasized literacy on cybersecurity and accessibility features for disabled individuals.
Expert Opinion
Universal broadband has not been achieved, in part, because previous grant funding has often been misspent.
Antitrust
Former Chairman William Kovacic said that Biden’s direction of the FTC raises expectations for the agency.
Antitrust
He argued that fundamental changes must be made to restore peoples’ faith in an American system that works for everyone.