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Federal money to SpaceX may hurt public broadband efforts in Washington state March 9, 2021 at 12:41 pm SpaceX’s Starlink antenna connects with a network of satellites to provide high-speed internet access. (SpaceX Starlink Photo) You might think Russ Elliott would be pleased about private companies winning $223 million in federal subsidies to expand broadband in rural Washington state. Instead, Elliott — the director of the state’s broadband office — is frustrated. He’s under directi...

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 The next-generation of wireless technologies – known as 5G – is here.  Not only is it expected to offer network speeds that are up to 100 times faster than 4G LTE and reduce latency to nearly zero, it will allow networks to handle 100 times the number of connected devices, revolutionizing business and consumer connectivity and enabling the “Internet of Things.”  Leading policymakers – federal regulators and legislators – are making it a top priorit...

FCC Chair Rosenworcel launches broadband mapping task force The head of the new task force warns it could take until next year to fix the FCCs flawed maps. Listen - 03:56 Acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced at her first meeting as head of the agency a new task force to improve the FCCs broadband maps. Rosenworcel, who previously served as an FCC commissioner, has criticized the agencys data collection process for years in testimony to Con...

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established a task force to revamp the agency’s broadband mapping tools.

What’s New in Civic Tech: FCC Launches Broadband Data Effort Plus, the NSF named 52 teams as Civic Innovation Challenge awardees; Anchorage, Alaska, launches a financial navigator to help residents impacted by the pandemic; and the USDR is offering pro-bono vaccine rollout support. FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established a task force dedicated to improving its broadband data and mapping tools, officials announce...

In her first meeting as acting chairwoman, the Federal Communications Commission's Jessica Rosenworcel announced the agency will establish a new task force to improve the quality and accuracy of broadband mapping data — one of the Democrat's top priorities for years, as well as a recently funded mandate from Congress.

News Wire Feed Light Reading 2/17/2021 WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel today announced the establishment of a Task Force dedicated to implementing long-overdue improvements to the agencys broadband data and mapping tools. The Acting Chairwoman also named Jean Kiddoo as Chair of the new Broadband Data Task Force and announced other senior staff. The announcement, made at todays Open Commis...

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