A hearing to examine strategies to strengthen the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), which establishes the roles and responsibilities of federal agencies related to the security of federal information systems and data and requires compliance with cybersecurity standards.
Disinformation is a global security threat, interfering with elections, contributing to the rise of authoritarian sentiments and spreading harmful, medical misinformation about COVID-19. On Tuesday, Jan. 11, join thought leaders and key players for a discussion on the outsized impact disinformation campaigns have had around the world and what solutions are necessary to curb a global information disorder.
The passage of the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act brings with it billions in new investments in the U.S. for expanding broadband and closing the digital divide, improving our cybersecurity defenses, enhancing government digital services, and much more. But how can this funding be allocated to ensure that the largest infrastructure bill in recent history is delivering its full benefits to all Americans?
Hear from FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks on how government can work with industry to ensure effective and timely deployment of infrastructure funding.
Industry lawyers and consultants predict the recently enacted $1 trillion infrastructure measure is likely to create more investment opportunities for private-equity firms in areas they already favor, such as telecommunications, while doing little to expand their presence in the government-dominated transportation sec
Ting Internet geared up to tackle its largest market yet, striking a deal with Colorado Springs Utilities to become the anchor tenant on a city-wide fiber network the electric, water and gas company plans to build. The forthcoming fiber network will pass upwards of 200,000 addresses, with construction set to begin by Q3 of this year. Ting said it plans to hire a dedicated team to serve Colorado Springs (CO) customers and expects to begin providing service in the city in 2023.
AT&T opened enrollment for its discounted internet service plans that are being offered as part of a federal program designed to lower the cost of internet access for low-income Americans. Called the Affordable Connectivity Program, the initiative is overseen by the Federal Communications Commission and funded through the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law, passed in November 2021. AT&T said the benefits can be applied to a variety of eligible AT&T internet plans, as well as eligible AT&T and Cricket Wireless plans.
The Federal Communications Commission released draft rules for the Affordable Connectivity Program. If adopted, the released Report and Order would finalize rules for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which builds upon the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB Program), and will offer eligible low-income households discounts off the cost of broadband service and connected devices.
Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) announced the ConnectALL initiative, the largest ever investment in New York's 21st-century infrastructure. Under the new initiative, New York State will use over $1 billion in public and private investments to connect New Yorkers in rural and urban areas statewide to broadband. This includes:
Monday, January 10, 2022
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