July 2020

Opinion: The California Consumer Privacy Act promises short-term consumer benefits, long-term uncertainty (International Association of Privacy Professionals)

Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 12:50

We Can #ConnectTribes to Broadband, and YOU Can Help!

One of the most important developments for connectivity for Native American Tribes, Alaskan Native villages and Native Hawaiian communities is the 2.5 GHz Rural Tribal Priority Window (TPW). This gives federally recognized Tribes on rural Tribal lands the opportunity to apply for free spectrum licenses in one of bands best suited for 5G. Tribes that receive these licenses will have the capability to build out their own 5G networks, bringing real, reliable and affordable broadband to communities that have the worst broadband access in the US.

Most Americans say social media companies have too much power, influence in politics (Pew Research Center)

Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 12:45

Spectrum, like other big companies, seeks to abandon its merger promises

Back in 2016, the giant cable company Charter Communications made several promises required by federal regulators as conditions for the approval of a merger deal that would make Charter even more gargantuan. Are you shocked that, now that the merger has long been completed, Charter is asking the Federal Communications Commission to rescind some of those conditions? Me neither. Especially given that the result of any such FCC action would be to allow Charter, which operates its cable and broadband systems under the Spectrum brand, to raise prices on many of its internet users.

Statement of Commissioner Michael O'Rielly on Senate Commerce Committee's Vote on Nomination (Federal Communications Commission)

Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 12:16

FCC Commissioner O'Rielly Nomination Advanced to Full Senate

The nomination of Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O'Rielly for a new, five-year term on the FCC has been favorably reported out of the Senate Commerce Committee and now moves to the full Senate for a vote. Commissioner O'Rielly's term expired at the end of June 2019, but commissioners can continue to serve until the close of the next Congress. The new term would date from July 1, 2019. Wednesday's action came by voice vote, but with Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA) voting no, even though, procedurally, she was the one to propose that it be reported favorably.

How the telephone became the first great remote-learning technology (Fast Company)

Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 12:11

Election 2020: The presidential candidate’s views on tech

The role of Big Tech companies, the dangers of social media platforms, and the potential of a green future are all major issues in politics right now, and whoever wins the 2020 election will shape policies around them. Below are examples of where President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden stand on tech policy:

Committee Approves Bills, Nominations

The Senate Commerce Committee approved a number of bills and nominations including the following:

Advancing Health Equity through Telehealth Interventions during COVID-19 and Beyond: Policy Recommendations and Promising State Models

As state policymakers consider telehealth policy changes, it is critical to consider the continued challenges that both providers and patients face in both accessing and utilizing telehealth interventions. Considering both the public health crisis and future patient needs, Families USA has assembled state policy recommendations around three themes: Improving financing and implementation, Removing provider barriers, and Improving patient access to telehealth services.

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