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Broadband Roundup2 months ago

FTC Sues Meta, USDA Awards $401M for Broadband, Ookla Acquires CellRebel

'Meta in recent years has set its sights on building, and ultimately controlling, a VR ‘metaverse.'

Antitrust1 year ago

Lawmakers And Newsmakers Tackle Google and Facebook Market Power

Sen. Klobuchar, Rep. Cicilline and experts discuss antitrust, big tech and local journalism.

Free Speech2 years ago

Telecom Companies Need To Challenge Governments Over Internet Shutdowns: Advocacy Groups

March 13, 2021 – Internet shutdowns by governments around the globe are impacting their connectivity-dependent segments, including education and business, […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Democrats Introduce Community Broadband Act, Lina Khan for FTC, Facebook Wants Lawsuits Dismissed

March 11, 2021 – Democratic lawmakers have introduced new legislation to ensure their residents have broadband access by removing roadblocks for […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Investment for Lit Communities’ Fiber Networks, Clubhouse Hack, Senate Broadband Letter, WISPA

March 2, 2021 – Lit Communities on Monday announced the finalization of an investment with Stephens Capital Partners LLC and […]

Section 2302 years ago

Social Media Needs to Be Held Accountable to a Higher Standard Than No Standard

February 8, 2021— The spread of disinformation and misinformation can be controlled if the same rules on transparency required of […]

Australia2 years ago

Can Geofencing Provide a Defense Against Contempt of Court Over an Australian Gag Order?

February 2, 2021—Can a global news organization be held liable for breaching a court order in Australia when their publications […]

Big Tech2 years ago

Should Conservatives Be For or Against Big Tech? A Question Raised at CES 2021

January 14, 2021 – Big tech companies like Google literally control the flow of information, with significant significant network effects, […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

FTC Wants Answers From Social Media Companies, New USF Fee of 31.8%, FCC Extends E-Rate Waiver

The Federal Trade Commission on Monday issued orders to nine social media and video streaming companies requiring them to provide […]

Cybersecurity2 years ago

Encryption Technologies Central to Debate About Online Free Speech, Say CDT-Charles Koch Event Panelists

December 13, 2020 – In the kick-off session to a weeklong series about “The Future of Speech Online,” the past, […]

Antitrust2 years ago

FTC and Almost All States Launch Antitrust Suit Against Facebook, Seek Divestment of Instagram and WhatsApp

December 9, 2020 — Facebook has used illegal monopoly power and an “unlawful scheme” to stifle competition, degrade personal privacy, […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Tech Groups and Luminaries Welcome Biden-Harris Victory, Clyburn Speaks FCC, FTC to Sue Facebook

Tech CEOs and industry lobbying groups alike congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris after their victory in […]

Social Media2 years ago

Social Media Platforms Are Behind the Curve in Responding to Election 2020 Disinformation

October 5, 2020 – Social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook have waited until very late in the 2020 election […]

Antitrust2 years ago

Antitrust and Data Protection Emerge as Top FTC Priorities During Senate Hearing

August 5, 2020 — The five leaders of the Federal Trade Commission testified together before a Senate panel for the […]

Antitrust2 years ago

Brookings Panelists Call For Breaking Up and Breaking Open Big Tech Powerhouses

August 4, 2020 — Panelists in a Tuesday Brookings Institution webinar discussed their takes on the historic House Judiciary Antitrust […]

International2 years ago

Government Accountability Explains Differing Pandemic Responses

July 1, 2020 — The coronavirus health crisis has brought about deep challenges related to misinformation, governance and trust. In […]

Big Tech3 years ago

Big Tech’s Response to Coronavirus: Face Masks, Hiring Binges, Free Web Sites and Cash Donations

April 2, 2020 – Big technology companies have been closely scrutinized by legislators and the executive branch in Washington for […]

Antitrust3 years ago

Is the Consumer Welfare Standard Sufficient to the Big Tech Antitrust Challenge?

WASHINGTON, July 25, 2019 — The efficacy of antitrust enforcement against big tech companies was energetically debated at an Internet […]

Antitrust3 years ago

Democrats and Some Republicans at House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee Take on Big Tech’s ‘GAFA’ Squad

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2019 – In the House Judiciary Committee’s second hearing putting tech giants under the microscope, both the […]

Antitrust3 years ago

Harold Feld Argues That Increased Regulation Will Be More Successful than Breaking Up Big Tech

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2019 — Rather than seeking to break up big technology giants, Congress should instead focus on ratcheting […]

Antitrust3 years ago

American Antitrust Institute Experts Concur That Breaking Up Big Tech Is Hard to Do

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2019 — Talking tough against Silicon Valley may be popular. But breaking up big tech will be […]

Antitrust3 years ago

Among Their Many Ills, Critics Say Google and Facebook Make It Difficult for Digital Media to Survive

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2019 — The practices of Google and Facebook were closely scrutinized at a House Antitrust Subcommittee hearing […]

Broadband Breakfast

FTC Sues Meta, USDA Awards $401M for Broadband, Ookla Acquires CellRebel

Lawmakers And Newsmakers Tackle Google and Facebook Market Power

Telecom Companies Need To Challenge Governments Over Internet Shutdowns: Advocacy Groups

Democrats Introduce Community Broadband Act, Lina Khan for FTC, Facebook Wants Lawsuits Dismissed

Investment for Lit Communities’ Fiber Networks, Clubhouse Hack, Senate Broadband Letter, WISPA

Social Media Needs to Be Held Accountable to a Higher Standard Than No Standard

Can Geofencing Provide a Defense Against Contempt of Court Over an Australian Gag Order?

Should Conservatives Be For or Against Big Tech? A Question Raised at CES 2021

FTC Wants Answers From Social Media Companies, New USF Fee of 31.8%, FCC Extends E-Rate Waiver

Encryption Technologies Central to Debate About Online Free Speech, Say CDT-Charles Koch Event Panelists

FTC and Almost All States Launch Antitrust Suit Against Facebook, Seek Divestment of Instagram and WhatsApp

Tech Groups and Luminaries Welcome Biden-Harris Victory, Clyburn Speaks FCC, FTC to Sue Facebook

Social Media Platforms Are Behind the Curve in Responding to Election 2020 Disinformation

Antitrust and Data Protection Emerge as Top FTC Priorities During Senate Hearing

Brookings Panelists Call For Breaking Up and Breaking Open Big Tech Powerhouses

Government Accountability Explains Differing Pandemic Responses

Big Tech’s Response to Coronavirus: Face Masks, Hiring Binges, Free Web Sites and Cash Donations

Is the Consumer Welfare Standard Sufficient to the Big Tech Antitrust Challenge?

Democrats and Some Republicans at House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee Take on Big Tech’s ‘GAFA’ Squad

Harold Feld Argues That Increased Regulation Will Be More Successful than Breaking Up Big Tech

American Antitrust Institute Experts Concur That Breaking Up Big Tech Is Hard to Do

Among Their Many Ills, Critics Say Google and Facebook Make It Difficult for Digital Media to Survive

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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

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

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

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

FCC Spectrum Authority Expires on September 30, Agency Seeks Renewal

Reason 4 to Attend Broadband Mapping Masterclass: Measuring Actual Speeds

Private Investors Can Jumpstart Community Networks, Say Broadband Breakfast Panelists

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

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

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