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Rollback of the FCC’s Lifeline program can hurt households that need broadband the most
On Nov 16, the Federal Communications Commission released a ‘re-think’ of the Lifeline program. The FCC decision focuses squarely on prior criticisms, and plans to scale back the $2.25 billion annual program in three important ways.
51 percent of Americans prefer to access public services through digital technologies or mobile apps (Brookings)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 10:31Building inclusion into 5G wireless networks
The emergence of fifth generation (5G) mobile networks is elevating the need for stakeholders to assess infrastructure and cost inclusivity in order to address this digital divide.
Supreme Court antitrust case bypasses traditional technology regulators
A string of controversies in recent years involving tech companies has led many observers to call for stronger antitrust enforcement and a tougher competition policy.
Time to move beyond 5G hype
It is time to move past the political and marketing talking points to consider both the promise of 5G and the challenge to its realization. First of all, to call 5G a “race” is a deceptive metaphor.
Op-Ed: How campaigns can protect themselves from deepfakes, disinformation, and social media manipulation (Brookings)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 12:58The FTC should match tech company innovation with oversight innovation
The Nov 27 Senate hearing on the activities of the Federal Trade Commission highlighted the shortcomings of applying industrial-era thinking to internet-era challenges.
Who makes the rules in the new Gilded Age?
The digital era has spurred tremendous advancements throughout human society, but it has also led to immense instability and inequality.