An American Industrial Strategy for US Tech Leadership: Investing in Competitiveness, Innovation, and Equity
Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves at the Information Technology Industry Council
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Steve Forbes: Giving lower-income families a hand up will help America compete
The idea of providing people with the means to lift themselves up and make a good living is one that Conservatives long have supported.
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New Iridium “Companion” Acts More Like a Wi-Fi Hotspot Than Previous Generation Did
The product launch comes at a time when several smartphone manufacturers and wireless carriers have announced availability of or plans for smartphone connectivity via satellite.
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Upstream demand driven by 'marketing,' not true usage, Charter CEO says
Despite calls for faster broadband speeds, actual usage of such speeds hasn't matched apparent demand.
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Charter Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results
Charter continues to see broadband customer growth through 2022 into 2023.
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Comcast Reports 4th Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results
Comcast sees stable growth in its broadband customer share.
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Building on Uncle Sam’s “Beachfront” Spectrum: Six Ways to Align Incentives to Make Better Use of the Airwaves
The federal government controls large swaths of the electromagnetic spectrum, but the current system for managing it lacks effective ways to incentivize agencies to use it efficiently.
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Packet Loss and Broadband Performance
Among many indicators of a "good" broadband connection, "packet loss," or the consistency of a connection, is one of many factors that should be considered.
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Charter Shares Rural Broadband Take Rate Success
Charter Communications will be leveraging RDOF funding to connect thousands of rural and unserved locations.
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West Des Moines’ $60 Million Plan to Span the Broadband Gap
In a bid to boost digital access, West Des Moines, Iowa, is building its own fiber-optic conduit network — and committing Google to provide citywide service.
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Broadband for Under $50? In Mississippi and Arkansas, You're Out of Luck
The higher your household income, the better your chances of having access to affordable broadband, according to a new report; but there are other factors at play in the digital divide.
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Closing the Digital Divide in Government: 5 Strategies for Digital Transformation
US citizens are demanding a more connected government, here's how it can get done.
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PSC Now Accepting Applications for ‘Internet for All’ Planning Grants
Grants will help develop plans for the preparation, deployment, and adoption of high-speed Internet in Wisconsin under the ‘Internet for All’ initiative.
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How Inaccurate Broadband Maps Impact California, the Most Populous State
Despite the state's broadband mapping efforts, California's Public Utilities Commission has overlooked underserved residents in Los Angeles.
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Mending the Fabric: FCC Says to File Broadband Location Challenges by March 15- What About BEAD?
The FCC's public notice suggests that only challenges filed prior to November 10, 2022, were reflected in the current version of the map.
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FCC Improving Support for Digital Health in Rural America
The Federal Communications Commission has approved a number of proposals for the Rural Health Care Program to make it easier for health care providers to receive support.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $500,000 in High-Speed Internet Grant to Passamaquoddy at Pleasant Point
This award is part of the Biden Administration’s commitment to nation-to-nation engagement and an effort to connect everyone in America, including Native Americans and Alaskan Natives, to affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet service.
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