House Commerce Committee Leaders Demand Answers from Internet Companies Regarding Raising Prices and Imposing Data Caps During COVID-19 Pandemic
House Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr.
January 2021
Karl Bode: A Few Reminders Before The Net Neutrality Debate Is Rekindled (TechDirt)
Submitted by benton on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 16:09Elon Musk’s Starlink Broadband Terminals Get Approval in UK (Bloomberg)
Submitted by benton on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 16:08CES 2021 will digitally convene businesses, thought leaders, policymakers, media and the broader tech community to launch products, build brands and form partnerships. Hear from technology innovators, see the latest product launches, and engage with global brands and startups from around the world.
As demand grows for more capable networks, optimizing wireless spectrum — the ranges of radio waves used for wireless communication — is important for America’s digital future. Reallocating spectrum for commercial and government use has been a top priority in recent years. This means working with international, federal, and state officials to reallocate spectrum to those who can make better use of it, maximizing the potential of this limited resource. How have the many government agencies involved tackled this issue?
FCC Antenna Rule Change Should Benefit Fixed Wireless (telecompetitor)
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USDA Invests $16 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural Illinois, Oregon and South Carolina
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $16 million to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in Illinois, Oregon and South Carolina.:
Connectivity in the Time of COVID
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the necessity of broadband became incontrovertible. Attending school, working from home, visiting a doctor, and accessing government services all relied on reliable broadband connections. For many, bridging the digital divide emerged as an even-more-urgent priority. We’ve tracked the stories that best explain the complexities of the digital divide and the crucial policy responses. Here’s our list.