How big tech defeated the biggest antitrust push in decades on Capitol Hill
Despite bipartisan efforts in Congress, Big Tech succeeds in defeating key tech regulation legislation.
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Omnibus Bill Expands TikTok Ban on Government Smartphones
Data-security concerns led to U.S. moves to ban Chinese-owned video app TikTok from government-issued devices.
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards Nearly $9 Million to California in ‘Internet for All’ Planning Grants
California received its first “Internet for All” grants for deploying high-speed Internet networks and developing digital skills training programs.
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Treasury Announces Three Additional Capital Projects Fund Awards to Increase Access to Affordable, High-Speed Internet
Illinois, Indiana, and North Carolina are approved to receive approximately $444 million and will connect over 170,000 homes and businesses to affordable, high-speed internet
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $5.5 Million to New Hampshire in ‘Internet for All’ Planning Grants
New Hampshire received its first “Internet for All” grants for deploying high-speed Internet networks and developing digital skills training programs.
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $5.4 Million to Wyoming in ‘Internet for All’ Planning Grants
Wyoming received its first “Internet for All” grants for deploying high-speed Internet networks and developing digital skills training programs.
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $5.7 Million to Oregon in ‘Internet for All’ Planning Grants
Oregon received its first “Internet for All” grants for deploying high-speed Internet networks and developing digital skills training programs.
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $5.7 Million to Nevada in ‘Internet for All’ Planning Grants
Nevada receives its first “Internet for All” grants for deploying high-speed Internet networks and developing digital skills training programs.
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $6.5 Million to Illinois in ‘Internet for All’ Planning Grants
Illinois to leverage millions in federal funding to expand broadband throughout the State.
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $5.8 Million to Indiana in ‘Internet for All’ Planning Grants
Indiana to leverage millions in federal funding to expand broadband throughout the State.
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $5.5 Million to Vermont in ‘Internet for All’ Planning Grants
Vermont to leverage millions in federal funding to expand broadband throughout the State.
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $5.8 Million to Oklahoma in ‘Internet for All’ Planning Grants
Oklahoma to leverage millions in federal funding to expand broadband throughout the State.
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $6 Million to New Jersey in ‘Internet for All’ Planning Grants
New Jersey to leverage millions in federal funding to expand broadband throughout the State.
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $8.1 Million to Texas in ‘Internet for All’ Planning Grants
Texas to leverage millions in federal funding to expand broadband throughout the State.
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GeoLinks scopes out opportunities to scale with Rural Digital Opportunity Fund support
GeoLinks is working to formalize its RDOF deployment schedule by Q2 2023 and expects to break ground on multiple Census Block Groups by the end of that year.
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The TPI Broadband Connectivity Index for 2022, First Half
The Broadband Connectivity Index can be a useful investigative tool for states looking to pinpoint connectivity or secure additional federal broadband funding.
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Slow fade for Google and Meta's ad dominance
Google and Meta see rival Amazon cutting into their dominance over advertising.
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Tech legislation's 2022 scorecard
Despite some major tech bills failing to pass in Congress, several efforts to reign in tech industry excesses have proceeded.
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European Commission accepts commitments by Amazon barring it from using marketplace seller data, and ensuring equal access
Amid European Commission concerns, Amazon implements changes to its consumer data, access, and broader anti-trust practices.
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How radio takes our fiber optic network to new heights
Google Fiber can utilize a single fiber connection to transmit fast, wireless broadband to the surrounding area.
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FCC Reaches $950K Settlement with Verizon Wireless
Verizon did not comply with FCC's environmental and historic preservation rules
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FCC Deadlock Shields Wireless Companies From Privacy Penalties
Republican commissioners have yet to vote on forfeiture orders circulated in August
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $6.3 Million to Michigan in ‘Internet for All’ Planning Grants
Support to plan for the deployment and adoption of affordable, equitable, and reliable high-speed Internet service throughout the state
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