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Johnny Kampis: Broadband Industry Hopeful to Get Waivers from Biden Administration Protectionist Policies
The Buy America mandate could seriously hamper the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.
Expert Opinion
The Buy America mandate could seriously hamper the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.
Infrastructure
Strict domestic manufacturing requirements may hinder the success of the $42.5 billion BEAD Program.
Expert Opinion
Why have internet prices remained constant while demand surges? It all boils down to investment.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Panelists are concerned that states may not have had the prescriptive guidance needed to maximize funding.
Broadband Mapping and Data
WISPA’s letter notes that many of its member are small providers that serve sparsely populated areas.
Broadband Mapping and Data
One trade group warns about providers leaving the program if data collection too onerous.
Expert Opinion
The Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act may harm the ability of broadband infrastructure to grow.
FCC
The FCC should incorporate the mapping data from local governments to avoid overbuilding, ensure technology neutrality.
Free Speech
Carr said he’s “very glad to hear” of Musk’s Twitter purchase, but still thinks Section 230 reform is necessary.
Net Neutrality
A coalition of telecommunication trade associations were unable to sway the court.
Wireless
Industry bigwigs say the decision paves the way for next-generation Wi-Fi.
Infrastructure
The FCC is looking at how to promote broadband competition and access in buildings.
FCC
NCTA said the FCC should deny exclusive access to these buildings, but not exclusive wiring agreements.
Funding
The bipartisan Hassan-Capito bill would provide state and local governments with new financing options for broadband projects.
international
January 27, 2021 – Keynoting Wednesday’s State of the Net Conference, former Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell urged the new administration of Joe Biden to promote broadband, fiber, 5G wireless networks – as well as allowing consumers to move seamlessly across wired and wirel
Universal Service
June 12, 2020 — A new bill introduced by Rep. G. K. Butterfield, D-N.C., would get rid of a Federal Communications Commission restriction on which Internet Service Providers are eligible for the agency’s Universal Service Fund. The Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act would approve I