Consumers’ Research
FCC’s Gomez Disappointed by Fifth Circuit's USF Decision
Regulator concerned decision could delay closing the digital divide.
FCC
Former FCC Commissioners Disagree on Future of AI Regulation
The type and speed of AI regulation has implications for innovation and children’s safety.
WISP
Wireless Internet Service Providers Association CEO Claude Aiken to Step Down in April 2022
Aiken helped elevate the profile of the wireless association in Washington.
FCC
Current, Former FCC Commissioners Hope Broadband Infrastructure Bill Protects Against Waste
Brendan Carr noted concern about possible overbuilding and lack of accountability in infrastructure bill.
marsha blackburn
Justices Mull Social Media Review, US-EU Trade Summit, The Communicators Going Off Air
Supreme Court Justices call for social media review, aftermath of EU-US trade summit, popular TV program on American tech cancelled.
Infrastructure
Biden Broadband Negotiations, INCOMPAS New Campaign, Affordability Over Speed For EarthLink
Biden in meetings on broadband infrastructure, new INCOMPAS campaign, EarthLink focusing on price over speed.
FCC
Expand E-Rate Program to Households: Former Head of National Telecommunication and Information Administration
February 8, 2021—The former head of the National Telecommunications Infrastructure Administration is recommending the government expand the E-Rate subsidy program, which provides discounts to access the internet, to households. The current version of the legislation only allows for the E-Rate progra
FCC
Federal Communications Commission Sets C-Band Auction Procedures, Reforms Inmate Calling Service Rates
August 6, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission established bidding procedures for a coming C-Band auction and moved to reform rates for inmate calling services during its August open meeting on Thursday. Auction 107 will open additional C-Band spectrum in the 3.7-3.98 GHz band. The motion in
BBLO
Mignon Clyburn, Coy on Future Federal Communications Commission Role, Says Agency Lacks Authority to Clarify Section 230
August 6, 2020 – Former Federal Communications Commissioner Mignon Clyburn said that the FCC does not have the authority to clarify Section 230, speaking in a wide-ranging Broadband Breakfast Live Online interview on Wednesday. The event, part of Broadband Breakfast’s “Champions of Broadband” series
Bureau Of Cyberspace Security And Emerging Technology
National Security Commission on AI Votes Unanimously on Recommendations in First Public Meeting
July 21, 2020 — The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence held its first live-streamed meeting on Monday, following a recent federal court ruling that required the commission to comply with the Federal Advisory Committee Act by opening its meetings to the public and regularly publi
FCC
Broadband Breakfast Live Online Launches Weekly Series Featuring ‘Champions of Broadband’
WASHINGTON, July 17, 2020 – Broadband Breakfast announced that its Broadband Breakfast Live Online webcast series will focus on one-on-one interview with “Champions of Broadband” over the next six weeks. Follow upcoming Broadband Breakfast Live Online events. The series — continuing to stream weekly
Broadband's Impact
Broadband Breakfast Live Online on August 5, 2020 — Champions of Broadband: Mignon Clyburn
Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 — Champions of Broadband: Mignon Clyburn Former Federal Communications Commissioner Mignon Clyburn will speak about the role she has played in advancing Better Broadband, Better Lives, including issues of universal broadband connectivity,
FCC
Friendly Rivals: Former Colleagues Mike O’Rielly and Mignon Clyburn Amicably Disagree on Role of FCC
WASHINGTON, March 24, 2020 – Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O’Rielly and former agency commissioner Mignon Clyburn talked on March 10 about their respective visions at the FCC, while also sharing many laughs at the Free State Foundation’s 12th Annual Telecom Policy Conference. The event
FCC
Geoffrey Starks Will Likely Fill Shoes of Mignon Clyburn at FCC
BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: The traditional pairing of one Republican and one Democrat for Federal Communications Commission spots may not apply in this case because, with the departure of Mignon Clyburn on May 10, the agency is currently experiences a 3-1 margin of Republican governance. Trump gra
FCC
Trump Administration Trial Balloon About Nationalizing 5G Broadband Networks Greeted with Skepticism and Derision
Editor’s Note: Updated January 30, 2018, at 8:44 a.m. with statement from the National Security Council. WASHINGTON, January 29, 2018 – The Trump administration has made no decisions regarding a National Security Council proposal to nationalize the forthcoming fifth-generation, or 5G wireless broadb
FCC
FCC Provides Details for Puerto Rican E-Rate Funding as Chairman Pai Visits Island
WASHINGTON, November 4, 2017 — More than a month after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico’s communications infrastructure, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Friday announced that he will travel to the island territory on Sunday to observe the recovery process and assess the
