Chinese government-backed hackers have penetrated deep into U.S. internet service providers in recent months to spy on their users. The unusually aggressive and sophisticated attacks include access to at least two major U.S.
Rural areas, low-income communities and individuals, and racial and ethnic minorities still often have less access to quality, affordable broadband.
In July, the U.S. Department of Education proposed regulations that would require colleges to provide more detailed data on students in online education programs.
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Connect Kākou is the Hawaiʻi statewide broadband initiative led by the University of Hawai'i' Broadband Office (UHBO) to ensure people from all walks of life have reliable and affordable access to high-speed Internet. The name “Connect Kākou” was chosen to reflect Hawaii’s goal of using high-speed internet to connect everyone across the state. The Hawaiian word “kākou” is used to convey the idea of “all of us,” and underscores the sense of collective responsibility and unity that this initiative represents.
The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau seeks nominations for the following Board member positions on the Board of Directors of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) listed below for a three-year term. In addition to the six positions that are expiring as a matter of course at the end of 2024, the FCC also seeks nominations for two additional vacancies resulting from a resignation and carryover vacancy of USAC Board members. All nominations must be filed with the Office of the Secretary by October 28, 2024.
Danielle Thumann has rejoined FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr' office as Legal Advisor. Thumann previously served in this role from March 2021 until July 2023. She rejoins the office following a year in the private sector where she led on state and local government relations matters for a nationwide telecommunications infrastructure provider. Before her first stint with Commissioner Carr’s office in 2021, Thumann was an Associate Attorney in the Washington, D.C., office of Wilkinson Barker Knauer.
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