FCC Sunsets Form 477 Broadband Data Collection
In this Order, the Federal Communications Commission takes another step in its efforts to implement the Broadband Data Collection (BDC) and modernize the FCC Form 477 data program.
December 2022
FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan, Aiming to Block Microsoft’s Activision Deal, Faces a Challenge (New York Times)
Submitted by benton on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 09:18Editorial | Democrats and Republicans agree on this tech privacy bill. But can it pass? (Washington Post)
Submitted by benton on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 09:18Microsoft's Fight for Activision Is a Bet on the Future of Gaming (Bloomberg)
Submitted by benton on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 09:17
Karl Bode: Democrats now have the votes to get Gigi Sohn on the FCC -- will they do it? (Daily Dot)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 12/09/2022 - 18:17House Committee Republican Leaders Demand Briefing with TikTok About the Exploitation of Kids on the Platform (House Energy and Commerce Committee)
Submitted by dclay@benton.org on Fri, 12/09/2022 - 18:03Go Check the FCC Broadband Map—Mistakes Could Cost Your State Billions
The Federal Communications Commission released a new national broadband map, which is supposed to help consumers see their options for internet service. Just as important, the map will be used to help determine where some $42.5 billion in federal funds will go to build out better access in places where high-speed, affordable broadband is lacking. The map has quickly become a battleground for states, including Colorado, New York, and Vermont, which say it doesn’t accurately reflect how many of their citizens lack fast access to the internet.
Vermont Community Broadband Board Issues "Call to Action" for Vermonters to Challenge Wrong FCC Map Data
The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) is calling on all Vermonters to check their addresses on the Federal Communications Commission's National Broadband Map and file a challenge if the information is incorrect. Correcting addresses that are incorrectly listed as served at speeds of 25/3 Mbps or greater by a wired or licensed wireless provider could mean millions of additional federal dollars to build out 100/100 Mbps fiber broadband across the state. The map shows service at addresses as reported by providers.
The Girl Scouts’ Latest Business Project: Hailing 5G Cellphone Technology
Girl Scouts across America were offered a new way to earn a special uniform patch: learning about the wonders of 5G cellphone technology and, in some cases, promoting it. The opportunity came courtesy of Ericsson, the Swedish telecommunications giant, which sponsored the “Ericsson Limited Edition 5G & IoT” (Internet of Things) patch program.