October 2018

Chairman Pai on 5G at Americas Spectrum Management Conference

I was at the White House for a summit on 5G. Notably, this summit was spearheaded by the National Economic Council. NEC’s ownership of this event tells us that the White House sees wireless innovation as an issue of economic competitiveness, first and foremost. And I think that’s exactly right. 

AT&T is Leading the U.S. and the World on Mobile 5G

I had the opportunity to attend the White House 5G Summit. The event was focused on discussing issues such as 5G deployment, spectrum and standards that will enable the US to win the race on 5G.

American Cable Association Letter on Antitrust to Senate Antitrust Subcommittee Leaders

I write on behalf of the American Cable Association (ACA) regarding your upcoming hearing on antitrust enforcement. [W]e believe we can provide a unique perspective on two sets of issues facing antitrust enforcement:

Groups File Complaint With FTC Over Kids Messenger App

A complaint spearheaded by the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) and drawn up by the Communications & Technology Law Clinic at the Institute for Public Representation at Georgetown University Law Center has been filed with the Federal Trade Commission against Facebook, over Facebook's collection of children's personal information without obtaining the requisite parental permission. The complaint is leveled against the Messenger Kids app, a social media platform for children as young as five.

Benton Editorial

What You Stand For

Benton Foundation

Wednesday, October 3, 2018