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Panelists Debate Increasing Speed Threshold In New Bills

March 31, 2021 – With $100 billion set for some recently-introduced broadband infrastructure bills, Congress’s plan to increase the speed […]

Infrastructure6 months ago

Former FCC Commissioners Disagree on Bill Increasing Broadband Speed Thresholds for Funding

March 23, 2021 – A former Federal Communications Commissioner and a former chairman of the agency exchanged disagreements Monday over […]

Congress7 months ago

Former FCC Commissioners Reflect on Changes Since 1996 Telecommunications Act

February 9, 2021 – As 2021 marks the 25-yearanniversary of the Telecommunications Act, former Federal Communications Commissioners Mike O’Rielly and […]

FCC8 months ago

FCC Waves Farewell to Commissioner Ajit Pai During January Open Meeting

January 14, 2021 – Many “thank you’s” and pats on the back accompanied Ajit Pai’s last Open Commission Meeting as […]

Section 23010 months ago

Senate Commerce Committee Advances FCC Nominee Nathan Simington to Floor Debate

December 2, 2020 — This Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Wednesday morning voted 14-12 to advance Federal […]

Broadband Roundup10 months ago

Trump Threatens to Veto Defense Bill Over Section 230, Verizon and Pole Attachments, One-Ring Robocalls

President Donald Trump is threatening to veto a critical defense spending bill unless Congress agrees to repeal Section 230 of […]

FCC10 months ago

FCC’s Ruling Modernizing the 5.9 GigaHertz Band for Commercial Use Met With Unanimous Support

November 19, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday repurposed 45 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.9 GigaHertz (GHz) […]

Broadband Roundup10 months ago

New Anti-Robocall Tools, House Passes 3 Tech Bills, Senate Commerce Clears Others, Is Open RAN Facilitating Protectionism?

The Secure Telephone Identity Governance Authority announced new policies to advance the STIR/SHAKEN protocol in the fight against illegal robocalls. […]

Antitrust11 months ago

Justice Department Antitrust Division Sues Google, FCC Calls for Changes to Media Regulations, AT&T on Spectrum Sharing

The Justice Department’s antitrust division plans to sue Google today for engaging in anticompetitive conduct to preserve monopolies in search […]

FCC12 months ago

Democrats Lash at FCC Chairman Ajit Pai For Repealing Net Neutrality, Not Producing Broadband Maps

September 20, 2020 — House Democrats criticized Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai as presiding over “four years of lost […]

Digital Inclusion1 year ago

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 […]

Broadband Roundup1 year ago

Trump Pulls O’Rielly Nomination, Algorithm Governance Framework, San Jose Hotspots, New Broadband Association Members

The White House announced Monday, in a notice sent to the Senate, that it was withdrawing the nomination of Mike […]

Broadband Roundup1 year ago

Infrastructure Stimulus Bill Predictions, Call For Broadcast Reform, Big Tech Hearing Reactions

Panelists speaking on a Thursday Brookings Institution webinar expressed mixed views on the likelihood of Congress passing a federal infrastructure […]

FCC1 year ago

Federal Communications Commission Designates ‘988’ for Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Requires Close Location Information

July 16, 2020 — The Federal Communication Commission’s five members voted to finalize the designation of ‘988’ as the three-digit […]

Spectrum2 years ago

Many Facets of Wireless Industry Join to Celebrate Launch of OnGo Using Mid-Band Spectrum

WASHINGTON, September 18, 2019 – Leaders from the telecom industry gathered on Wednesday for the commercial service launch of OnGo, […]

Big Tech3 years ago

Commissioner O’Rielly Raises Another Concern about Municipal Broadband: The ‘First Amendment’

BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: Critics of municipal involvement with broadband infrastructure will find all manner of reasons to oppose them, and […]

FCC3 years ago

FCC Chairman Attempts to Assuage Local Government Anger Against the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2018 – In advance of the Federal Communications Commission’s open meeting on Thursday, agency Chairman Ajit Pai […]

Digital Inclusion4 years ago

White House Supports FCC Efforts to Close Digital Divide in Efficient Manner

WASHINGTON, November 21, 2017 — The White House on Friday defended the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to prevent telecommunications service […]

Broadband's Impact4 years ago

FCC Restricts Options Under the Low-Income Consumer Lifeline Program, to Democratic Outcry

WASHINGTON, November 16, 2017 — In a move harshly condemned by Democrats and consumer advocates, the Federal Communications Commission on […]

Broadband's Impact4 years ago

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 […]

Broadband Data4 years ago

Net Neutrality Big Focus of House Oversight Subcommittee Hearing, With Stark Partisanship

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2017 – The official topic of Tuesday’s House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing was reauthorization of the […]

Broadband's Impact4 years ago

FCC’s Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee Holds Second Meeting With Working Group Reports

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2017 – Speaking at a meeting of the agency’s newly-form Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee, Federal Communications Commissioner […]

Broadband's Impact4 years ago

Before Congress, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Defends 5 Percent Budget Cut and Changes to Net Neutrality Rules

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2017 — Cuts in the Federal Communications Commission budget won’t hinder the agency’s ability to provide services […]

FCC5 years ago

Federal Communications Commissioner Ajit Pai, in Statement, Confirms Appointment as Agency Chairman

WASHINGTON, January 23, 2017 — In a statement released on the web site of the Federal Communications Communications, and emailed […]

Broadband's Impact7 years ago

Broadband Roundup: Modernizing the E-Rate, Upgrading the FCC, Apple Tapping into Internet of Things

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2014 – A group of more than 40 members of Congress have urged the Federal Communications Commission […]

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Panelists Debate Increasing Speed Threshold In New Bills

Former FCC Commissioners Disagree on Bill Increasing Broadband Speed Thresholds for Funding

Former FCC Commissioners Reflect on Changes Since 1996 Telecommunications Act

FCC Waves Farewell to Commissioner Ajit Pai During January Open Meeting

Senate Commerce Committee Advances FCC Nominee Nathan Simington to Floor Debate

Trump Threatens to Veto Defense Bill Over Section 230, Verizon and Pole Attachments, One-Ring Robocalls

FCC’s Ruling Modernizing the 5.9 GigaHertz Band for Commercial Use Met With Unanimous Support

New Anti-Robocall Tools, House Passes 3 Tech Bills, Senate Commerce Clears Others, Is Open RAN Facilitating Protectionism?

Justice Department Antitrust Division Sues Google, FCC Calls for Changes to Media Regulations, AT&T on Spectrum Sharing

Democrats Lash at FCC Chairman Ajit Pai For Repealing Net Neutrality, Not Producing Broadband Maps

Federal Communications Commission Sets C-Band Auction Procedures, Reforms Inmate Calling Service Rates

Trump Pulls O’Rielly Nomination, Algorithm Governance Framework, San Jose Hotspots, New Broadband Association Members

Infrastructure Stimulus Bill Predictions, Call For Broadcast Reform, Big Tech Hearing Reactions

Federal Communications Commission Designates ‘988’ for Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Requires Close Location Information

Many Facets of Wireless Industry Join to Celebrate Launch of OnGo Using Mid-Band Spectrum

Commissioner O’Rielly Raises Another Concern about Municipal Broadband: The ‘First Amendment’

FCC Chairman Attempts to Assuage Local Government Anger Against the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

White House Supports FCC Efforts to Close Digital Divide in Efficient Manner

FCC Restricts Options Under the Low-Income Consumer Lifeline Program, to Democratic Outcry

FCC Provides Details for Puerto Rican E-Rate Funding as Chairman Pai Visits Island

Net Neutrality Big Focus of House Oversight Subcommittee Hearing, With Stark Partisanship

FCC’s Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee Holds Second Meeting With Working Group Reports

Before Congress, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Defends 5 Percent Budget Cut and Changes to Net Neutrality Rules

Federal Communications Commissioner Ajit Pai, in Statement, Confirms Appointment as Agency Chairman

Broadband Roundup: Modernizing the E-Rate, Upgrading the FCC, Apple Tapping into Internet of Things

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TPRC Conference to Discuss Definition of Section 230, Broadband, Spectrum and China

Repealing Section 230 Would be Harmful to the Internet As We Know It, Experts Agree

Amy Klobuchar Reiterates Need for Funding Agencies to Handle Big Tech

Technology Policy Institute Introduces Data Index to Help Identify Connectivity-Deprived Areas

AT&T’s Opens Learning Center in Dallas, Parallel Wireless Expands, AT&T 5G Experiment for National Defense

Topic 2 at Digital Infrastructure Investment 2021: Last Mile Digital Infrastructure

Pandemic Possible Inflection Point in States’ Move Away from Restrictions on Community Networks

Members of Congress Request Facebook Halt ‘Instagram For Kids’ Plan Following Mental Health Research Report

Connectivity Bill Introduced, OneWeb Halfway to LEO Launches, USTelecom Announces New VP

Another Company Joins Diversified in Criticizing FCC for Hytera Blacklist

New Report Recommends Broadening Universal Service Fund to Include Broadband Revenues

Another Company Joins Diversified in Criticizing FCC for Hytera Blacklist

Outreach ‘Most Valuable Thing’ for Emergency Broadband Benefit Program: Rosenworcel

Dish Using IBM AI for 5G Network, ConnectMaine’s New Grants, Intuit Buys Mailchimp, STL Hires Former Ericsson Exec

AT&T’s Opens Learning Center in Dallas, Parallel Wireless Expands, AT&T 5G Experiment for National Defense

Sen. Michael Bennet: Broadband Infrastructure Legislation Follows Colorado Model

Topic 1 at Digital Infrastructure Investment 2021: Infrastructure Investment Funds

LightBox’s Broadband Map, Epic Suffers Setback in Apple Case, 2021 Community Broadband Winners

Biden Looks to Bedoya to Replace Rohit Chopra on FTC, Report Says

Connectivity Bill Introduced, OneWeb Halfway to LEO Launches, USTelecom Announces New VP

Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 — A ‘Consumer Confidence’ Survey for Broadband

Citing Flexibility, Broadband Breakfast Panelists Double-Down in Support for Infrastructure Bill

Broadband Breakfast on September 1, 2021 — What’s Next for Broadband Infrastructure Legislation?

Ligado CEO Doug Smith, Competitive Carriers Association’s Steven K. Berry at Broadband Breakfast for Lunch

Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 12 Noon ET — Cybersecurity: Reviewing the Biden Administration’s Executive Order

Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 12 Noon ET — A Call for a Digital Equity Bill of Rights

Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, 12 Noon ET — What’s What at Fiber Connect?

Broadband Breakfast Panelists Pitch Solutions for Finer Broadband Mapping Data

Broadband Breakfast Interview About the Future of 5G with John Godfrey of Samsung

Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 12 Noon ET — Preview of the Broadband Communities Summit (Part 3)

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