Nathan Simington - Broadband Breakfast (Page 2)

Nathan Simington

FCC Seeks To Help Schools, Libraries Defend Against Cyber Threats

A proposed $200 million pilot program was approved by a 3-2 vote

ECF

Rosenworcel Defends FCC's Authority to Expand E-Rate to WiFi Hotspots

The FCCs responsibility is to keep universal services in line with evolving telecommunications, Rosenworcel says.

FCC

FCC Fines Wireless Carriers $200 Million for Sharing Access to Location Data

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said the services at issue fell outside the FCC’s Section 222 authority.

Antitrust

Beeper CEO Draws a Crowd at the FCC

The dispute has been described as the Blue Bubble (iPhone) vs. Green Bubble (Android) debate.

FCC

FCC Approves SCS Framework, 'All-In' Pricing, New Emergency Code

Republican Commissioners dissented from the all-in pricing rules.

FCC

FCC Increases Broadband Benchmark

The agency went through with its proposed 100 * 20 Mbps definition.

FCC

FCC Adopts New Pole Attachment Rules at December Meeting

The commission set up a “rapid response team” to handle disputes.

FCC

Charter Suggests Network Authentication Layer for Equipment Certification

The telecom said manufacturers are in the best position to ensure security.

Senate Commerce

How Long Will it Take Congress to Revamp the Universal Service Fund?

Critics urged the FCC to expand the fund’s contribution sources, but the agency chose to punt the decision to Congress.

Robocall

FCC Proposes ‘Record-Breaking’ Fine on Robocall Scammer

The FCC alleges that the Cox/Jones Enterprise conduct violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

FCC

FCC Commissioner Simington Calls for Higher Cybersecurity Standards on Devices

Simington advocated mandating ongoing cybersecurity updates on wireless devices already in consumer hands.

Biden-Harris Administration

States Interested in Infrastructure Money, Dish 5G Available to 20% of Americans, Big Tech Contribution to USF

39 states and territories have submitted letters of intent to participate in the NTIA’s Internet for All initiative.

FCC

FCC to Gather Information on Offshore Spectrum, Accurate 911 Call Routing

The FCC is examining the need and use cases for allocating spectrum for offshore use.

Net Neutrality

FCC’s Simington Welcomes Congressional Action on Net Neutrality

The commissioner prefers going the route of legislation over Democratic FCC commissioners leading the charge for neutrality protections.

X (Twitter)

Google Facing App Store Suit, Shareholder Suit Against Twitter Buy, Fiber Optic Technician Training Nationwide

Match Group is suing Google over its alleged restrictive app store billing practices, as lawmakers consider legislation tackling the issue.