Elections Matter: Who’s Who in Telecommunications Policy in the 116th Congress
Friday, January 18, 2019
January 2019
FTC considering a record-setting fine against Facebook for some of its privacy violations (Washington Post)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 13:59BTIG Research: T-Mobile should be first to market with ‘real 5G’ (Fierce)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 13:55Tribune parent's CEO leaves (Crain's Chicago Business)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 13:54
January 14-18, 2019
January 14-18, 2019
Weekly Digest
Weekly Digest
Elections Matter: Who’s Who in Telecommunications Policy in the 116th Congress
The 116th Congress is underway. In the background of a partial government shutdown, lawmakers are getting their committee assignments. At Benton, we keep a close eye on two key Congressional panels because of their jurisdiction over many telecommunications issues and oversight of the Federal Communications Commission: 1) the House Commerce Committee's Communications and Technology Subcommittee, and 2) the Senate Commerce Committee. Here's a look at some key telecom policymakers -- and their priorities -- in the 116th Congress.
Oregon Communities Continue Slow-Speed Pursuit of High-Speed Internet (Oregonian, The)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 13:35Washington Governor proposes Broadband Office and investment of $25 million to get broadband into “every nook and cranny" (Whidbey News-Times)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 13:34Broadband expert says USDA shutdown is hurting rural internet expansion
For municipalities looking to start their own broadband services, 2019 hasn’t gotten off to a great start.