Department of Commerce
Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves at First Plenary Meeting of the International Telecommunication Union’s Conference
The United States is committed to making further progress on ensuring all our citizens are connected and improving both the level and the quality of telecommunications. We are working to ensure that every American has access to affordable high-speed internet, to invest in resilient infrastructure and more secure networks, and to use technology that aligns with our values.
U.S. Department of Commerce Appoints First Members to Industrial Advisory Committee
The US Department of Commerce appointed 24 members to the Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC), an advisory body that will provide guidance to the Secretary of Commerce on a range of issues related to domestic semiconductor research and development in support of CHIPS for America. The committee comprises leaders from a broad range of disciplines in the microelectronics field, including academia, the semiconductor industry, federal laboratories, and other areas.
The newly appointed members include:
Strengthening Our Nation’s Preparedness with FirstNet, a Public Safety Broadband Network (Department of Commerce)
Submitted by dclay@benton.org on Thu, 09/08/2022 - 16:50Biden Administration Releases Implementation Strategy for $50 Billion CHIPS for America program (Department of Commerce)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 09/06/2022 - 06:05Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves: Puerto Rico Receiving $100 Million in Broadband Funding Through the Infrastructure Act (Department of Commerce)
Submitted by dclay@benton.org on Mon, 08/15/2022 - 11:00
NTIA Announces over $50 Million in Grants to Two Alaska Native Entities
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that it has awarded two grants as part of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program.
US Department of Commerce and Balkans Work Toward a Resilient and Secure 5G Ecosystem (Department of Commerce)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 06:18
First Responders Need Data. Can LTE Networks Come to the Rescue?
Push-to-Talk (PTT) radios are first responders’ primary means of communication in an emergency. These two-way radios rely on Land Mobile Radio (LMR) networks to carry signals. PTT radios and LMR networks are reliable and secure, and fire, police, and other emergency response teams know these systems well. But voice radios are not enough anymore. Two-way radios can’t send pictures, blueprints, and maps and they can’t talk with units from other jurisdictions. Without these capabilities, communications could break down, jeopardizing rescue and response efforts.