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June 2021

Google and Amazon Defend Home Device Business in Antitrust Hearing

Google and Amazon defended their smart-speaker businesses as US senators warned the grip the companies have over the market could harm competition and consumer privacy. Both Republicans and Democrats at a June 15 hearing raised concerns about what they said were anticompetitive practices, such as selling devices below cost and promoting companies' own services over those of competitors on their platforms. Representatives from Google and Amazon argued that they prevent this by offering an optional range of rival voice-assistant services on their own devices.

Sponsor 

Federal Communications Commission

Date 
Fri, 06/25/2021 - 14:00

The webinar will provide schools and libraries with an overview of the ECF, including applicant eligibility, supported equipment and services, reasonable support amounts, and the application and invoicing processes. Participants will also have an opportunity to submit questions about how the program works and the program requirements. The webinar will be recorded and available on the FCC’s website following the event.


Sponsor 

Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural, and Rural Development

House Committee on Small Business

Date 
Wed, 06/16/2021 - 10:00

Access to reliable and affordable broadband service is imperative to not only the success of small businesses, but the overall economic development of the nation. Unfortunately, many parts of the country lack reliable access to broadband at benchmark speeds. As Congress debates an infrastructure plan, investing in the nation’s broadband must be part of the conversation.  At this hearing, Members will examine broadband as a critical part of the nation’s infrastructure and strategies to reduce the digital divide. 
 


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