Did The Debt Ceiling Deal Clip Broadband Funding?
Friday, June 9, 2023
June 2023
Louisiana Passes Bill That Would Require Parental Consent for Kids’ Online Accounts (New York Times)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 06:09Meta Reveals Twitter Competitor It Plans to Launch as Stand-Alone App (Wall Street Journal)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 06:08Google to Launch Long-Delayed News Showcase Product in U.S. This Summer (Wall Street Journal)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 06:08Weekly Digest
Weekly Digest
West Virginia Gov. Justice Committs $18 Million for Statewide Broadband Improvement Projects
Governor Jim Justice (R-WV) announced the preliminary approval of more than $18 million for various broadband infrastructure projects throughout the state. The announcement includes applications received under the programs Line Extension Advancement and Development (LEAD), Major Broadband Project Strategies (MBPS), and Wireless Internet Networks (WIN). The programs are branches of Gov.
FCC Requires Video Conferencing Platforms To Be Accessible And Proposes Platform Integration With Sign-Language Services
The Federal Communications Commission voted to require video conferencing platforms—like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Webex—to comply with the accessibility requirements under the Communications Act and agency rules that govern interoperable video conferencing services. Video conferencing is routinely used by millions of people for workplace conferences, classes, and conversations with family and friends.
FCC Proposes Action to Expedite the Transition to Next Generation 911
The Federal Communications Commission proposed rules to advance the transition to Next Generation 911, help ensure that the nation’s 911 system functions effectively, and support the deployment of advanced 911 capabilities—including video, text, and data—that will help first responders save lives. State and local 911 authorities are now transitioning to NG911 by replacing legacy circuit-switched 911 networks with Internet Protocol (IP)-based networks and applications that will support new 911 capabilities, including text, video, and data, as well as improved interoperability and system resi
FCC Explores Spectrum Sharing Approaches for the 42 GHz Spectrum Band
The Federal Communications Commission launched a proceeding to consider innovative sharing models in 500 megahertz of spectrum in the 42 GHz band. This examination of sharing models in high-band spectrum could not only inform how this band might best be used—particularly by smaller wireless service providers—but also inform future uses of sharing models in spectrum management. With ever-increasing demand for wireless services and a finite supply of airwaves, it is more important than ever to focus on finding ways to share spectrum, a valuable resource.