Infrastructure
Broadband Communities Summit 2021 Talks Future of Connectivity, Broadband Speeds
Conference, which hosted the Digital Infrastructure Investment show, digs into pressing connectivity issues.
NTIA
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department Commerce, is responsible for implementing the bipartisan infrastructure legislation, including managing federal broadband funding programs to expand high-speed internet access.
Infrastructure
Exclusive Drew Clark Column: Three Other Broadband Funding Programs (Besides the Infrastructure Bill)
It’s worth focusing on other broadband programs run by NTIA, including Tribal Connectivity, and Connecting Minority Communities.
Infrastructure
NTIA Says Billions Requested for Broadband, Starlink Hits Milestone, AMC CEO to Step Down
The NTIA said $2.5B requested for broadband program, SpaceX ships 100K terminals, AMC appoints interim CEO.
Infrastructure
Craig Settles: What You Need to Know About Broadband Success From 3 NTIA Grant Programs
For broadband success, argues esteemed broadband consultant Craig Settles, “tain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it”
Commerce
NTIA Releases Details on Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Project
The $285-million program will help connect minority educational institutions.
Infrastructure
AT&T Labelling Over 1B Robocalls, NTIA Updates Broadband Guide, Fiber Assoc. Says Current Speeds Inadequate
AT&T is now labelling over 1 billion spam calls, NTIA updated broadband guide, FBA says speeds inadequate.
Infrastructure
Emergency Connectivity Fund Opening Late June, Dish Accepting 5G Signups, NTIA Updates Federal Program Guide
Emergency Connectivity Fund will begin accepting apps June 29, Dish taking 5G signups, NTIA updates fed program guide.
Infrastructure
NTIA Puts Up $288 Million In Broadband Infrastructure Grants
The NTIA will prioritize projects that bring broadband to greatest number of homes.
FCC
Sen. Mike Lee Promotes Bills Valuing Federal Spectrum, Requiring Content Moderation Disclosures
April 5, 2021 – Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, said Friday spectrum used by federal agencies is not being utilized efficiently, following legislation he introduced early last year that would evaluate the allocation and value of federally-reserved spectrum. The Government Spectrum Valuation Act, or S.553 and
FCBA
Staying Ahead On Artificial Intelligence Requires International Cooperation
March 4, 2021—Artificial intelligence is present in most facets of American digital life, but experts are in a constant race to identify and address potential dangers before they impact consumers. From making a simple search on Google to listening to music on Spotify to streaming Tiger King on Netfl
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
Three Federal Agencies Partner to Promote Cooperation in Radiofrequency Spectrum Innovation
February 2, 2021 – The Federal Communications Commission on Monday announced a formal agreement to work with the National Science Foundation, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the Commerce Department, in support the Spectrum Innovation Initiative. This initiative,
Expert Opinion
Andrew Drozd: Monetizing Spectrum Sharing, in Addition to Network Utilization, is Key to 5G
As a basis for rolling out 5G and beyond, most carriers have been focused on network utilization and optimization to better monetize services, but have been limited in their ability to optimize spectrum utilization for the same purpose. While 5G holds great promise for delivering higher network spee
Benton
Building a Bridge over the Digital Divide: Explaining the Affordable, Accessible Internet for All Act
December 11, 2020 – Last week we began our broad overview of the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, sweeping legislation that calls for a $100 billion investment in broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved parts of the country, as well as federal funding and coordinated support
Broadband Mapping and Data
Pre-Pandemic Survey of Internet Use by Commerce Department’s NTIA Finds Almost All College Students Online
November 28, 2020 – The Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration and its Broadband USA program continues to track data about broadband usage, as well as provide resources surrounding state broadband initiatives. The agency recently released initial results fro
FCC
INCOMPAS Opposes Commerce Department’s Proposal to Redefine Language of Section 230
September 24, 2020 — Although much of the focus over proposed changes to Section 230 centers around how Big Tech enjoys immunity from liability for user-generated content, policy-makers should not loose sight of how rolling back Section 230 would hamper new entrants. That’s the message delivered by
