Lobbyists turn to infrastructure law's implementation
The $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill is enshrined into law, but the lobbying over its implementation is just getting started.
November 2021
Google Ireland agrees €345m tax settlement with Irish government (Irish Times)
Submitted by benton on Sun, 11/28/2021 - 13:39China’s State-Run Companies Limit Use of Tencent’s Messaging App Over Security Concerns (Wall Street Journal)
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New Guidance for Transition to Affordable Connectivity Program
The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau waives certain rules governing the enrollment freeze and notice requirements for the end of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which will cease no later than December 31, 2021 as a result of the text in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
This Native American Heritage Month We Must Recommit to Closing the Digital Divide and Increasing Digital Equity and Opportunity for Native Americans
As our Nation honors Native American Heritage Month, the Department of Commerce remains committed to building back a better, more equitable economy where no one is left behind. By implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will help ensure every person in this country, especially those living on Tribal land and other underserved
Sen Klobuchar: Infrastructure bill will benefit rural areas (Echo Press)
Submitted by benton on Sun, 11/28/2021 - 13:09How the $4 Trillion Flood of Covid Relief Is Funding the Future
Out of the $65 billion allocated to broadband in the recent infrastructure law, the bulk — $45 billion — is for installing broadband, compared with $17 billion for ongoing access and subsidy grants.
AT&T and Verizon Propose 5G Limits to Break Air-Safety Standoff
AT&T and Verizon said they will limit some of their fifth-generation wireless services for six months while federal regulators review the signals’ effect on aircraft sensors, an effort to defuse a conflict that has roiled both industries.
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect and Expand Rural Broadband Access
Co-chair of the bipartisan Senate Broadband Caucus Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Sen John Thune (R-SD) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen the funding mechanisms for the Universal Service Fund (USF), which promotes universal access to broadband and other telecommunications services. The USF -- which includes programs to support broadband access in rural communities, facilitate rural health care, and expand access to affordable broadband service for low-income families, schools, and libraries -- is largely funded by fees imposed on landlines.