BEAD
NTIA Urged to Consider Tech-Neutral Approach for $42.5B BEAD Expansion
Groups say alternative technologies are essential to meet BEAD’s universal broadband goals.
Spectrum
Tech Company Offers Spectrum-Sharing Plan to Help Public Safety
Axon offers a compromise to protect Wi-Fi users.
FCC
Groups Oppose Bill Linking E-Rate Funds to Content Filtering
The bill would also bar kids under 13 from creating social media accounts.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Group Points To A Few Early Problems With Broadband Labels
Open Technology Institute thinks the FCC needs to address problems with ISP labels to ensure the intent of the mandate is being honored.
FCC
Education Groups Dispute Claims of E-Rate ‘Waste’ in Wireless Connectivity
Heritage Foundation assers no correlation between the provision of Wi-Fi hotspots and improved educational outcomes.
FCC
Big ISPs Want FCC To Block State USF Mandates
At issue now is whether the FCC has left the door open for states to require them to contribute to state USF programs.
china
Maryland Bans TikTok on State Network, New Head of Open Technology Institute, UScellular Expands 5G
The ban will also apply to other Chinese and Russian technologies and applications.
Senate
Gigi Sohn Nomination for FCC Advances Out of Commerce Committee on Party Lines
Nomination of Alvaro Bedoya to the FTC can also advance to the floor following a party-line vote.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Federal Communications Commission Approves New Provider Transparency Requirements
Broadband providers must now create “broadband nutrition labels” which list pricing and speed information.
Privacy
Accountability is First Step to Ensuring Data Privacy, Protecting Human Rights, Expert Says
Jessica Dheere said surveillance-based business models are negatively impacting consumers’ digital rights.
FCC
FCC’s Rosenworcel Acknowledges Demand for Covid Broadband Program Will ‘Outlast’ Crisis
Acting chairwoman said the need for the Emergency Broadband Benefit will outlive the pandemic.
Media Ownership
Pandemic Isn’t Death Knell Of Theaters, Says Lionsgate Vice Chairman
February 24, 2021 – Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns said Tuesday he thinks theaters will be packed again once the pandemic ends, speaking at a New America event on the future of entertainment. Suggesting the pandemic will not impair traditional theaters amid the rise in streaming adoption at h
Defense
In Session at TPRC, Michael Calabrese of New America Emphasizes Vital Role of Spectrum Sharing
February 18, 2021—The United States must institute a spectrum sharing policy to maximize efficient use of the critical airwaves, the director of New America’s Wireless Future project said Thursday. Michael Calabrese, of the non-profit foundation long-standing project focusing on radio frequency spec
Free Speech
Permanent Suspension of Donald Trump From Facebook Now in the Hands of its Oversight Board Subsidiary
February 7, 2021—After the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, Facebook was one of the first big tech platforms to ban former President Donald Trump from posting, announcing on January 7 that his suspension would last at least until the inauguration of President Joe Biden. Following the i
Section 230
Crackdown on Online Conspiracy Speakers After January 6 Highlights Need for Platform Accountability
WASHINGTON, January 14, 2021 – The power of big technology companies has been on display in the week since the insurrection of January 6, as platform companies have clamped down on speakers and web sites promoting violence and conspiracies, said panelists in a Broadband Breakfast Live Online event o
AEI
Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, January 6: Broadband and the Biden Administration, Part 3
Our Broadband Breakfast Live Online events take place every Wednesday at 12 Noon ET. You can watch the January 6, 2021, event on this page. You can also PARTICIPATE in the current Broadband Breakfast Live Online event. REGISTER HERE. Also read “Building Better Broadband Underscores Joe Biden’s Top P
