Investing in America Report: Today’s Investments, Tomorrow’s Future
When President Biden took office, nearly 30 million Americans lacked access to high-speed Internet infrastructure
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Friday, January 17, 2025
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FirstNet Authority Board Update
Former Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms submitted her letter of resignation from the First Responder Network Authority
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The Exit Interview: NTIA Assistant Secretary Alan Davidson
"Whoever you are, or wherever you live, everyone in America should have the opportunity to thrive in the modern digital economy"
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Four Years of Transformation at the Department of Commerce
During her tenure as Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo oversaw more than $90 billion invested in targeted programs to safeguard U.S. national security, spur innovation, stimulate job creation in good-paying careers, and bolster U.S. competitiveness
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Biden-Harris Administration Recommends for Award More Than $369 Million to Invest in Digital Skills
Funding will support 41 projects across 46 states and territories
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Broadband access associated with fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths
The study adds to growing evidence that internet access is a critical “social determinant of health,” especially during public health crises
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State of Maine Opens Competitive Application to Improve Internet Connections for Nearly 30,000 Homes, Businesses, and Community Institutions
Applicants will bid on project areas and commit to serving the remaining 4 percent of locations in Maine with slow and unreliable, or no internet
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Despite N.Y.’s new law, the fight for affordable broadband rages on
New York’s affordable broadband law is now officially in effect, despite opposition from ISPs and trade groups
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SpaceX Doesn't Want to Offer Starlink for $15, Requests Exemption From NY Law
The satellite internet service says it serves 'fewer than 20,000 households' in New York, meaning it doesn't need to comply with the state's affordable broadband law
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Texas Prepares to Launch LEO Satellite Grant Program to Expand Broadband Access in Rural Areas
The pilot project will use LEO satellite technology to connect eligible, unserved locations
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Supreme Court Backs Law Requiring TikTok to Be Sold or Banned
The company argued that the law, citing potential Chinese threats to the nation’s security, violated its First Amendment rights and those of its 170 million users
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Biden-Harris Administration Approves Nevada’s “Internet for All” Final Proposal
Nevada can proceed toward network construction that will connect all remaining homes and small businesses to affordable high-speed internet
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Working Towards Universal Connectivity for K-12 Students
Access to consistent and reliable broadband and internet-enabled devices is critical to student success in today's digital world.
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Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity
Building on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (Executive Order 14028)
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FCC Seeks to Increase Broadband Services in the 900 MHz Band
The FCC proposes to update the existing 900 MHz broadband licensing framework
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Chairwoman Rosenworcel Announces Agency Action to Require Telecom Carriers to Secure Their Networks
Proposes Swift Steps to Strengthen U.S. Communications from Future Cyberattacks
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Chairwoman Rosenworcel Announces Participants in Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program
Three-Year Pilot Program Will Explore Use of Universal Service Funds to Improve School and Library Defenses Against Cyberattacks
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Trump nominates Olivia Trusty for FCC commissioner as agency would gain Republican control
Trusty currently serves as a professional staff member on the Senate Armed Services Committee
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FTC Finalizes Changes to Children’s Privacy Rule Limiting Companies’ Ability to Monetize Kids’ Data
Final rule expands protections for children's data and requires that operators provide more information to parents
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