October 2021

Blair Levin: California PUC likely to upset T-Mobile's 3G sunset plans (Fierce)

Submitted by benton on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 13:30

FTC Releases Report to Congress on Privacy and Security

This report was compiled in response to a directive for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to “conduct a comprehensive internal assessment measuring the agency’s current efforts related to data privacy and security while separately identifying all resource-based needs of the FTC to improve in these areas." First, the report provides an overview of the FTC’s authority related to privacy and security, highlighting certain recent efforts in those areas. Second, it discusses priorities for improving the effectiveness of our efforts to protect Americans’ privacy.

Using an Index to Target Broadband Subsidies

The Technology Policy Institute's Broadband Connectivity Index (BCI) built into the TPI Broadband Map is derived using a principal components analysis that explicitly takes into account many factors of access to broadband.

Ericsson uses laser beams to wirelessly power 5G mmWave base station (Fierce)

Submitted by grace@benton.org on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:43

Facebook apps go dark in widespread outage (Washington Post)

Submitted by grace@benton.org on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:20

Patricia Aufderheide: Don’t Let Amazon Eat the Film Industry (New York Times)

Submitted by grace@benton.org on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:18

What is the metaverse, and do I have to care? (Vox)

Submitted by grace@benton.org on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:18

A Community Guide to Federal Funding Opportunities for Broadband (Institute for Local Self-Reliance)

Submitted by grace@benton.org on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:17

Lake Cities in Texas Seek Partnership to Build Broadband Network

Cities Corinth and Lake Dallas as well as towns Hickory Creek and Shady Shores (TX), collectively known as the Lake Cities, are seeking a public-private partnership to deploy a fiber network to households and businesses in the area. The project, with the help of $4 million in American Rescue Plan funds, would include building a middle-mile fiber ring to support government services around the four cities, connecting public buildings and facilities.

AT&T’s Best Bet to Catch 5G Rivals Begins With Airwaves Auction

AT&T gets a chance to close a 5G airwaves gap with its rivals as bidding begins in a US auction of frequencies for ultrafast wireless service that’s expected to attract $25 billion in bids. The third-largest US wireless carrier is predicted to be the top bidder in the spectrum auction run by the Federal Communications Commission. Mobile leaders Verizon and T-Mobile are also ready to take part in the sale that starts October 5, as is Dish Network. The airwaves being sold are in the 3.45-3.55 GHz range, and are known as midband frequencies.

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