Senate Commerce Committee Archives : Broadband Breakfast

Infrastructure10 months ago

Alan Davidson’s NTIA Nomination Clears Commerce Committee, On to Senate Floor

The committee did not raise Gigi Sohn’s nomination during its meeting.

Broadband's Impact10 months ago

Julio Fuentes: Access Delayed Was Access Denied to the Poorest Americans

Big Telecom companies caused months and months of delays in the rollout of the Emergency Broadband Benefit.

Section 2302 years ago

Senate Commerce Committee Advances FCC Nominee Nathan Simington to Floor Debate

December 2, 2020 — This Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Wednesday morning voted 14-12 to advance Federal […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Trump Threatens to Veto Defense Bill Over Section 230, Verizon and Pole Attachments, One-Ring Robocalls

President Donald Trump is threatening to veto a critical defense spending bill unless Congress agrees to repeal Section 230 of […]

Mobile Broadband2 years ago

Policymakers Urge Better Broadband Maps, Seek Funding for ‘Rip and Replace,’ and Tout Open Radio Networks

October 23, 2020 — Policymakers called for more accurate broadband maps, continued progress against robocalls, and the use of an […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

House Introduces Version of EARN IT Act, The Farce of a Borderless Internet, Investor Confidence in Rural WISPs

On Wednesday, Reps. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, and Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, introduced a House version of the “Eliminating Abusive and Rampant […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Senate Commerce Committee Advances Two Tech Bills, FCC Opens E-Rate Window, Starry Unveils New Tools

The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday advanced the E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2020 and the Government Spectrum Valuation Act of […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Senate Unveils HEALS Act, FCC Transparency Concerns, Wisconsin’s Broadband Task Force

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., revealed his two-month awaited proposal for a coronavirus relief bill Monday. McConnell said he […]

Expert Opinion2 years ago

Debra Berlyn: Pandemic Reveals Need for Congress to Act on Closing Digital Divide

COVID-19 has highlighted the need for broadband services for consumers across the expanse of our country. The crisis has dictated […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Broadband Roundup: GOP Broadband Framework, Reassessing Eligible Telecommunications Requirements, Boycotting Facebook Ads

June 22, 2020 — House and Senate Republican leaders released principles to guide legislation aiming to close the digital divide […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Coronavirus Roundup: Broadband’s Importance Burnished During Pandemic, Ajit Pai Touts Telehealth, New E-Rate Bill in House

Lawmakers commented on the need of broadband during the coronavirus outbreak according to an article by the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. The Journal also highlighted […]

Broadband Roundup3 years ago

Industry Groups Praise New Broadband DATA Act, Pai and Kennedy Lock Horns on C-Band, Klobuchar Antitrust

Various internet trade groups praised the Senate’s passage of the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act on Tuesday. […]

Senate3 years ago

Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Subject of Debate at Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on the Future

WASHINGTON, January 16, 2020 – Senators raised a grab bag of concerns about broadband mapping, the digital divide, spectrum sharing and […]

Broadband Data3 years ago

Broadband DATA Act Clears Senate Committee and Dish Network Purchases $5 Billion Wireless Assets

The Senate Commerce Committee unanimously passed the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act on Wednesday, Broadcasting and Cable reports. […]

Innovation3 years ago

Despite Setbacks to Global Trading Relationships, Digital Trade Presents a Bright Spot for U.S.

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2019 – During a period in which the global trading order for physical goods has been upended […]

Broadband Data3 years ago

Broadband Speed and Pricing Data Shows Gaping Digital Divide in Rural America

April 9, 2019 – There is exists a gaping digital divide between Rural America and the rest of the country, […]

Broadband's Impact5 years ago

FCC Restricts Options Under the Low-Income Consumer Lifeline Program, to Democratic Outcry

WASHINGTON, November 16, 2017 — In a move harshly condemned by Democrats and consumer advocates, the Federal Communications Commission on […]

FCC9 years ago

FCC Chairman-Nominee Noncommittal on Limits Regarding Spectrum Aggregation

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2013 – Under questioning from the Senate Commerce Committee during a confirmation hearing to be chairman of […]

Congress11 years ago

Senate Committee Passes Public Safety Spectrum Bill

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2011 – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation passed a deficit reducing measure Wednesday to reallocate the D-Block spectrum to public...

Broadband's Impact12 years ago

Rockefeller to Focus on Fraud, Cybersecurity

WASHINGTON, January 24, 2011 – The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Sen. John D. Rockefeller IV […]

Wireless13 years ago

Lawmaker Wants More Spectrum For Wireless Broadband

WASHINGTON, December 4, 2009 - The United States must act soon to meet the increasing demand for more spectrum, a key lawmaker said on Friday. "Our...

Broadband Data13 years ago

Senate Commerce Committee Passes Radio Spectrum Inventory Act

WASHINGTON, July 8, 2009 -- The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday approved S. 649, the Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, which would give the National Telecommunications and...

Wireless13 years ago

Copps Responds to Senators, Orders Handset Agreement Probe

WASHINGTON, Thursday June 18, 2009 - After a frenetic burst of activity on and off Capitol Hill, Acting FCC Chairman Michael Copps (D) announced on Thursday...

FCC13 years ago

Wireless Can Solve 'Last Mile' Competition Problem, McDowell Tells Senators

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2009 – Robust competition and expanded wireless services will be fundamental pieces of the Federal Communications Commission's national broadband plan, Commissioner Robert McDowell...

NTIA13 years ago

Senate Committee Likely to OK Strickling as NTIA Head, Chopra as CTO

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2009 - With little questioning or controversy, the Senate Commerce Committee appeared poised ready after a Tuesday hearing to submit to the full...

Broadband's Impact13 years ago

Will A National Broadband Strategy Solve the Crisis in Journalism?

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2009 – The United States desperately needs a national broadband strategy, agreed a wide range of telecommunications experts, speaking last week at a...

Broadband Data14 years ago

Senate Committee Seeks Faster Internet and More Broadband Data

WASHINGTON, September 16 - Senators on the Commerce Committee on Tuesday promoted the benefits of high-speed internet access and called for the passage of measures designed...

Broadband's Impact14 years ago

Privacy Implications of Online Advertising – and NebuAd – Under Senate Scrutiny

WASHINGTON, July 9 – The CEO of upstart online advertising company NebuAd sparred with the head of the non-profit Center for Democracy and Technology at a...

Broadband Breakfast

Alan Davidson’s NTIA Nomination Clears Commerce Committee, On to Senate Floor

Julio Fuentes: Access Delayed Was Access Denied to the Poorest Americans

Senate Commerce Committee Advances FCC Nominee Nathan Simington to Floor Debate

Trump Threatens to Veto Defense Bill Over Section 230, Verizon and Pole Attachments, One-Ring Robocalls

Policymakers Urge Better Broadband Maps, Seek Funding for ‘Rip and Replace,’ and Tout Open Radio Networks

House Introduces Version of EARN IT Act, The Farce of a Borderless Internet, Investor Confidence in Rural WISPs

Senate Commerce Committee Advances Two Tech Bills, FCC Opens E-Rate Window, Starry Unveils New Tools

Senate Unveils HEALS Act, FCC Transparency Concerns, Wisconsin’s Broadband Task Force

Debra Berlyn: Pandemic Reveals Need for Congress to Act on Closing Digital Divide

Broadband Roundup: GOP Broadband Framework, Reassessing Eligible Telecommunications Requirements, Boycotting Facebook Ads

Coronavirus Roundup: Broadband’s Importance Burnished During Pandemic, Ajit Pai Touts Telehealth, New E-Rate Bill in House

Industry Groups Praise New Broadband DATA Act, Pai and Kennedy Lock Horns on C-Band, Klobuchar Antitrust

Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Subject of Debate at Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on the Future

Broadband DATA Act Clears Senate Committee and Dish Network Purchases $5 Billion Wireless Assets

Despite Setbacks to Global Trading Relationships, Digital Trade Presents a Bright Spot for U.S.

Broadband Speed and Pricing Data Shows Gaping Digital Divide in Rural America

FCC Restricts Options Under the Low-Income Consumer Lifeline Program, to Democratic Outcry

FCC Chairman-Nominee Noncommittal on Limits Regarding Spectrum Aggregation

Senate Committee Passes Public Safety Spectrum Bill

Rockefeller to Focus on Fraud, Cybersecurity

Lawmaker Wants More Spectrum For Wireless Broadband

Senate Commerce Committee Passes Radio Spectrum Inventory Act

Copps Responds to Senators, Orders Handset Agreement Probe

Wireless Can Solve 'Last Mile' Competition Problem, McDowell Tells Senators

Senate Committee Likely to OK Strickling as NTIA Head, Chopra as CTO

Will A National Broadband Strategy Solve the Crisis in Journalism?

Senate Committee Seeks Faster Internet and More Broadband Data

Privacy Implications of Online Advertising – and NebuAd – Under Senate Scrutiny

Broadband Breakfast Research Partner

Signup for Broadband Breakfast

Tech Against Texas Social Media, Alabama Middle Mile Grant, IP3 Awards Bestowed

State Broadband Maps Show Significantly Fewer Served Locations than Does FCC’s Map

As LEO Industry Grows, FCC Adopts Rule to Limit Space Debris

Shielding Broadband Grants from Taxes, American at ITU, Google Fiber Multi-Gig Speeds

Public–Private Partnership Model ‘Most Effective Way’ to Address Digital Divide: AT&T Rep

In Video Session, Christopher Mitchell Digs Into Community Ownership and Open Access Networks

FCC Broadband Data Task Force Emphasizes Need for Precision in Mapping Challenges

NTIA Updates Website, New Head of FCC’s Native Affairs Office, Study Criticizes FTC Regulatory Reach

Private Investors Can Jumpstart Community Networks, Say Broadband Breakfast Panelists

Broadband Breakfast on September 28, 2022 – Financing Mechanisms for Community Broadband

Kirsten Compitello: The Need for a Digital Equity Focus on Broadband Mapping

NTCA Smart Rural Communities, International Telecommunications Union Conference, Carr on TikTok

Public–Private Partnership Model ‘Most Effective Way’ to Address Digital Divide: AT&T Rep

FCC Spectrum Authority Expires on September 30, Agency Seeks Renewal

Reason 4 to Attend Broadband Mapping Masterclass: Measuring Actual Speeds

As Middle Mile Program Deadline Approaches, NTIA Proposes ‘Buy America’ Exemptions

Private Investors Can Jumpstart Community Networks, Say Broadband Breakfast Panelists

Broadband Breakfast on September 28, 2022 – Financing Mechanisms for Community Broadband

Kate Forscey: Mobile Broadband Gap Needs to Be Remedied, Too

Reason 5 to Attend Broadband Mapping Masterclass: Understanding Public Challenges

In Video Session, Christopher Mitchell Digs Into Community Ownership and Open Access Networks

Broadband Breakfast on September 28, 2022 – Financing Mechanisms for Community Broadband

Panelists at Broadband Breakfast Event Urge the FCC Mapping Fabric Be Made Public

NTIA Middle Mile Director Stresses Need for Infrastructure to Withstand Climate Events

Broadband Breakfast on September 21, 2022 – Broadband Mapping and Data

Broadband Breakfast on September 14, 2022 – How Can Cities Take Advantage of Federal Broadband Funding?

Broadband Breakfast on September 7, 2022 – Assessing the NTIA’s Middle Mile Grant Application Process

Illinois Credits Success of State Broadband Maps to Ground-Up Approach

Broadband Breakfast on August 31, 2022 – How to Maximize Minority Participation in the Affordable Connectivity Program

Broadband Breakfast on August 24, 2022 – Summer of Broadband: Illinois

Twitter Feed

Signup for Broadband Breakfast