Upcoming event
The INCOMPAS Policy Summit focuses on communications and technology issues, including broadband deployment and the implementation of federal broadband funding programs, 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), the demand for content and over-the-top (OTT) services, as well as the overall state of the industry. This meeting is an invaluable opportunity for our association to showcase and discuss the most important issues facing the industry.
Law enforcement agencies are concerned about Apple’s new end-to-end encryption protections for iCloud, arguing more warrant-proof encryption compromises their ability to protect the global public. When talking to The Washington Post, an FBI spokesperson even called for “lawful access by design” to effectively put a backdoor in otherwise secure products and services.
When the Federal Communications Commission’s allocation of C-Band airwaves to 5G carriers elicited safety concerns from the aviation industry, failures in the U.S. allocation process caused the disagreement to boil over until mass flight cancellations became a pressing possibility. Wireless carriers voluntarily agreed to postpone their scheduled deployment and implement temporary mitigation measures, which averted a worst-case scenario.
In response to Covid-19 pandemic on top of the years loing backlog of promises to connect the unconnected, Congress has appropriated 10's of $billions for an array of broadband internet expansion and inclusion programs as "Connectivity for All: Broadband and Beyond"
"Lawmakers are now seeing internet connections as a must-have, not a nice-to-have," says Kathryn de Wit, Director, Pew Charitable Trusts Broadband Access Initiative.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - $65 billion. Major programs fueling broadband deployments:
A live online preview session ahead of the Big Tech & Speech Summit. One week before the main event, the conference moderators will present a preview of what to expect. Covering the newest developments in the world of Big Tech — including the recent opening arguments in Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh — and set the stage for timely discussions on content moderation, privacy and competition.
The full-day program is available for $299, with breakfast and lunch included in the price. Registrants also receive unlimited access to the event videos and two months' complimentary membership in the Breakfast Club.
The FCC’s Universal Service Fund (USF) is one of the most significant regulatory issues faced by service providers. The USF assessment amount is substantial and penalties for non-compliance can be severe. Providers should ensure they understand their USF obligations at every stage of their business.
Net Inclusion 2023 is February 28 through March 2 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.
The meeting will include updates on the progress CSMAC subcommittees are making in addressing topics they are addressing, specifically 6G wireless systems, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) improvements, and UltraWideband communications.
NTIA will post a detailed agenda on its website, http://www.ntia.gov/category/csmac, prior to the meeting.
To the extent that the meeting time and agenda permit, any member of the public may address the Committee regarding the agenda items.
Witnesses will be announced and are by invitation only.