Public Safety
Senators Urge Biden to Review Subsea Cable Security
Lawmakers stressed subsea internet cables are vulnerable to attack by Russia, China, or other hostile actors.
Public Safety
Ensuring that emergency communications are enabled with broadband is the next frontier in public safety.
Public Safety
FCC Unveils Order Allowing FirstNet to Operate in 4.9 GHz Band
Opponents said the decision 'will be challenged and will be litigated.'
Meta
Report: TikTok Let Through Disinformation in Political Ads Despite Its Own Ban
Facebook cited for improved content-moderation systems.
Public Safety
Still Monitoring Helene Recovery, FCC Readies for Milton
The agency activated its disaster reporting system Monday.
DHS
Misinformation and Hoaxes About Hurricane Helene Cloud the Recovery
Disinformation agents, hucksters and politicians are exploiting the disaster.
Public Safety
FCC Expands Lifeline Eligibility for Helene Victims
The program provides a $9.25 monthly broadband discount.
Public Safety
ISPs Helping Recovery from Deadly Hurricane Helene
With 21.7% of cell towers down in affected regions, emergency services struggle to respond in isolated areas
Election 2024
Booker Blocks Passage for Cruz’s Take It Down Act
Cruz sees electoral politics behind effort to kill his popular bill
Public Safety
NTIA Not Sold on NextNav Proposal for GPS Supplement
The agency proposed the FCC wait for field test results before a rulemaking.
Expert Opinion
Improving Network Resiliency in the Face of Extreme Weather
The threats of wind, fire and ice storms are downing poles and cutting off service to communities.
Energy and Commerce
House Committee Votes to Adopt AM Radio Bill
The Committee vote was a victory for the National Association of Broadcasters.
Meta
House Committee to Vote on Communications Bills
Two bills aim to increase internet safety
Public Safety
House Passes Telecom Security Bills to Counter Foreign Threats
One bill would create a comprehensive strategy to secure global telecom infrastructure.
Public Safety
House to Consider Five Communications Security Bills Next Week
The bills emphasize defending U.S. communications infrastructure from foreign adversaries, especially China.
FCC
Cybersecurity Pilot Program Launched by FCC to Defend Schools, Libraries
Eligible K-12 schools and libraries can apply for funding starting September 17.
Public Safety
Regulators, States, Private Sector Urge Solution to Child Safety Online
Two federal efforts aimed at protecting children online have stalled as Congress went on a six-week recess without a vote.
