NSF establishes new Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships
National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan announced a new directorate within the U.S.
March 2022
MITRE op-ed | The internet is on the verge of the next fundamental change: Web3 (Hill, The)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 03/16/2022 - 14:34Resound trades fiber for fixed wireless for a chunk of its Rural Digital Opportunity Fund builds
After a year of trialing gigabit-class fixed wireless access technology from Tarana Wireless, Resound Networks has decided to deploy that service to around 12,000 locations it was originally planning to cover with fiber as part of its Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF)-fueled expansion. Resound Networks was one of the top 10 winners in the RDOF auction, walking away with $310.7 million in government funding to cover around 219,000 unserved locations with broadband.
Ericsson asks FCC for waiver to create one radio for 3.45/C-band combo (Fierce)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 03/16/2022 - 13:51Ericsson unveils Dynamic End-user Boost app that 4G and 5G devices to improve the speed and quality of their cellular data (Fierce)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 03/16/2022 - 13:51Cox investing $120 Million in bringing high-speed internet access to all of Rhode Island
Rhode Island is partnering with Cox Communications to bring some of the fastest internet speeds to the state. Cox plans to invest more than $120 million over the next three years to ensure everyone in the state has access to affordable and efficient internet access. More than $20 million will go towards 100% fiber-optic buildouts on Aquidneck Island to support the communities of Newport, Portsmouth, Middletown and Jamestown.
Members of Congress Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Ban Anticompetitive Mergers, Restore Competition, and Bring Down Prices for Consumers
Sen Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Rep Mondaire Jones (D-NY) introduced bicameral legislation to help stomp out rampant industry consolidation that allows companies to raise consumer prices and mistreat workers. The Prohibiting Anticompetitive Mergers Act would ban the biggest, most anticompetitive mergers and give the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the teeth to reject deals in the first instance without court orders and to break up harmful mergers. The bill would:
Reps Matsui and Guthrie Urge FCC to Update Satellite Rules
Given rapid advancements in the American space sector, we appreciate the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) raising questions about how to update its satellite rules to ensure they keep pace with innovation. With recent efforts by Congress and the FCC’s notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), we have an opportunity to continue American leadership in a competitive global satellite marketplace.
Reviewing Federal Use of 7GHz Band Spctrum
Rep Doris Matsui (D-CA) urged Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information Alan Davidson to prioritize the important task of reviewing current federal assignments and quantification of spectrum usage within the 7125-8400 MHz (7GHz) band. A National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) review will be crucial to determining how much of the band could accommodate commercial use. To ensure the United States remains the global pacesetter in wireless communications technology, a reliable pipeline of spectrum is needed.