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June 2019

ACA Connects Tells Federal Trade Commission That Broadband Markets Are Working To Enhance Consumer Welfare

In May 31 comments filed with the Federal Trade Commission, ACA Connects (formerly the American Cable Association, an organization that lobbies on behalf of small and mid-size cable operators) explained that, overall, broadband markets in the US are working to the benefit of consumers – some 300 million of whom today have access to robust (100 Mbps) broadband service, most often from multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

Sponsor 

Communications and Technology Subcommittee

House Commerce Committee

 

Date 
Tue, 06/04/2019 - 15:30

Witnesses

Gordon H. Smith
President and CEO
National Association of Broadcasters

Robert D. Thun
Senior Vice President of Content and Programming
AT&T Mobility and Entertainment

Patricia Jo Boyers
President and Vice Chairman of the Board
BOYCOM Vision

John Bergmayer
Senior Counsel
Public Knowledge


The State of Mobile Network Experience

This Opensignal looks at data from Jan-March 2019, the timeframe just prior to the first 5G services launching in South Korea and the US. We examined 87 countries and compared their performance across all five of our key award metrics: 4G Availability, Video Experience, Download and Upload Speed Experience, and Latency Experience. Key Findings:

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Phoenix Center for Advanced Legal & Economic Public Policy Studies

Date 
Thu, 06/20/2019 - 23:00 to Fri, 06/21/2019 - 01:30

It’s been almost ten years since the Federal Communications Commission released its National Broadband Plan and policymakers continue to bicker over the best way to catalyze the expansion of broadband networks to remote and sparsely populated areas. A number of programs aim to fill the access gap including a revitalized FCC Universal Service program, a new mapping effort, new and old state and local programs, and the possibility of funds from a federal infrastructure stimulus. And, despite a long list of failed government efforts, some continue to advocate for the government to con


The dangers of over-hyping 5G

5G mania has swept the wireless industry, regulators and tech enthusiasts — but the hype may be getting ahead of the market demand for it. When 4G launched, the US wireless market still had plenty of room to grow and revenue margins were relatively high. So the telecommunication industry's promotion of 4G service was more measured and less hyped. Now the wireless market is mature and has little subscriber growth (around 1%), so telecom companies are searching for ways to bring new revenue from current subscribers.

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US Agency for Global Media

Date 
Wed, 06/05/2019 - 15:45

The Board will vote on a consent agenda consisting of the minutes of its March 6, 2019 meeting, USAGM Social Media Policy, USAGM Smith-Mundt Guidelines, a resolution honoring the 65th anniversary of Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty’s Belarus Service, and a resolution honoring the 15th anniversary of the Middle East Broadcasting Networks’ Alhurra Television and Alhurra-Iraq Television.

The Board will receive a report from the USAGM’s Chief Executive Officer and Director.

 


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