It is long past time to provide the telecommunications industry with certainty on how the internet will be regulated now and into the future.
A National Framework is Needed for Privacy Protection
Congress must promptly address consumer data privacy.
Time is Ticking on USMCA
In 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) entered into force, creating a partnership between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico that progressively eliminated tariffs and all duties and quantitative restrictions, except for a limited number of agriculture products, traded with Canada, that were eliminated by 2008. However, this trade agreement never envisioned the evolution […]
Members of Congress Urge Trump and FCC to Conduct a Public C-Band Spectrum Auction
In the latest turn of events in the saga of how best to repurpose the c-band spectrum, Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Rep. Greg Gianforte have sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai urging the agency to conduct a public auction of the spectrum, as opposed to turning over the spectrum […]
Time to Move Forward on a National Privacy Framework is Now
I was recently given a new watch by my husband. He was excited about the watch because of all the great things it was going to do for me. Even though I work on technology issues, the only real purpose of a watch in my mind is to tell time. This is where I ran […]
24 GHz Spectrum Auction Wraps Amid Inter-Agency Controversy
As private sector companies continue to build next generation (5G) wireless networks, a controversy over the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) auction of the 24 GHz frequency is brewing. Spectrum Auction 102 was completed on May 29, 2019, auctioning approximately 2,900 licenses in the 24.25 and 25.25 GHz bands and generating more than $2 billion. This […]
On World IP Day – Celebrating and Protecting Sports and their Brands
Each year, April 26 marks the celebration of World IP Day, when the importance of intellectual property rights and the achievements gained from its protection are recognized. According to the Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) intellectual property (IP) contributes $6.6 trillion to America’s GDP. In 2019, the World IP Day celebration focuses on sports and […]
Benefits of 5G
With all the focus on creating a nationwide fifth generation (5G) network, questions often arise about why it is important for the U.S. to lead in 5G development, the benefits of moving to 5G, and why is there a continual push for more spectrum to be made available for 5G. The first benefit of developing […]
FCC TV White Space Decision Clears Path for Rural Broadband
Many rural communities and those living in remote areas often have difficulty accessing the internet or using broadband to the extent that their urban counterparts can achieve. There has been a great deal of discussion about bridging the digital divide between urban and rural communities. In seeking solutions to this disparity, technology companies have been […]
Creating a SMARTER Merger Review Process
The ongoing saga of the AT&T/Time Warner merger, and the April 29, 2018 announcement by T-Mobile and Sprint that they would begin merger proceedings underpin the need for a streamlined, consistent merger application process. Federal regulators must provide companies with procedural certainty and clarity that will benefit not only the companies involved but also consumers. Currently, the […]