FTC Efforts to Strengthen Online Privacy Protections Face Hurdles
The Federal Trade Commission has outlined a far-reaching vision for protecting consumers’ privacy online, but the plan faces numerous challenges.
November 2021
Zuckerberg’s Meta Endgame Is Monetizing All Human Behavior (Vice)
Submitted by grace@benton.org on Tue, 11/02/2021 - 13:43Yahoo withdraws from China as Beijing’s grip on tech firms tightens (Guardian, The)
Submitted by grace@benton.org on Tue, 11/02/2021 - 13:40Bluebird Network Acquires New, Diverse Fiber Route Over the Mississippi River (Bluebird Network)
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FirstNet coverage brings critical connectivity to Tribal lands
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) and its network contractor AT&T are working to bring FirstNet’s unique capabilities to areas historically prone to communication challenges. FirstNet currently provides over 2.71 million square miles of coverage and new cell sites are launching nationwide, including in Tribal communities such as the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho, the Spirit Lake Reservation in North Dakota, and the Yankton Sioux Reservation in South Dakota.
USAID Awards AT&T a $182 Million Task Order for Global Network Services
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded AT&T a $182 million Task Order agreement to support its domestic and international wireless and wireline connectivity needs. Under this Task Order, AT&T will continue to provide wireline voice and data services to USAID domestic locations while significantly expanding the scope of services it provides. AT&T will consolidate USAID’s disparate networks onto the company's global IP voice network and provide mission-critical connectivity in support of an additional 90 USAID international locations.
Daily Digest 11/2/2021
Submitted by grace@benton.org on Tue, 11/02/2021 - 10:37Daily Digest 11/2/2021 (COP26)
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Build Back Better includes $1 billion-plus for broadband