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MyBundle.TV CEO at 2:30p ET To: Dave Taht Broadband Breakfast Live Online Every Wednesday at 12 Noon ET View this email in your browser *#BROADBAND LIVE* Special Town Hall Boadband Breakfast Live Online on January 31, 2024 =E2=80= =93 Broadband Mapping and BEAD Challenges *WEDNESDAY, 12 NOON ET =E2=80=93 REGISTER HERE to join live! * Many state broadband offices are about to begin their broadband mapping challenges under the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment grant program. This is a process for states to verify locations that are unserved (i.e., they lack access to 25 Megabits per second (Mbps) * 3 Mbps broadband), and locations that are underserved (i.e., they lack access to 100 Mbps * 20 Mbps broadband). A few advanced states have already begun, or have already completed the process. What have they learned? What =E2=80=9Cchallenges=E2= =80=9D are they facing? What=E2=80=99s next for broadband mapping? *This special Town Hall Edition of Broadband Breakfast Live Online will run from 12 Noon to 1:30 p.m. ET.* Interested in the topics covered by the January 31, 2024, Broadband Breakfast Live Online event? The Broadband Measurement Summit on March 7, 2024, will accelerate discussions about the role of mapping, measurement and BEAD. *Panelists* - *Lela Sibley*, Communications Manager, Indiana Broadband Office - *Gregory Conte, *Director, Texas Broadband Development Office - *Eric Frederick*, Michigan Broadband Director - *Brian Newby*, Director, North Dakota Broadband Program Director - *Jade Piros de Carvalho**, *Director of the Kansas Office of Broadband Development - *Jessica Simmons,* Georgia Broadband Director - *Robert Osborn*, Director, Communications Division, California Public Utilities Commission - *Roddy Flynn*, Executive Director, Delaware Broadband Office - *Tom Reid*, President and Founder, Reid Consulting Group - *Drew Clark *(moderator), Editor and Publisher, Broadband Breakfast *Lela Sibley* is the Communications Manager for the Indiana Broadband Office. Born and raised in Indiana, she is passionate about serving her fellow Hoosiers. She is a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington with two bachelor=E2=80=99s degrees in journalism and political science. *Gregory Conte* serves as the Broadband Development Office director. He has worked at the Texas Comptroller=E2=80=99s office since 2016, most recently = serving as manager of the Data Analysis and Transparency Division. Conte, a U.S. military veteran, earned Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Affairs degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. He has filled key management roles at the agency in areas responsible for supporting local government transparency, economic development and health care. *Eric Frederick* serves as the State of Michigan=E2=80=99s first Chief Conn= ectivity Officer. In this role, Mr. Frederick leads the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) with the goals of achieving universal broadband access and creating a more digitally equitable state. Mr. Frederick is a state and community broadband policy and planning expert and a sought-after speaker on broadband and technology issues with experience working with local to international stakeholders to improve the access, adoption, and use of broadband. *Brian Newby* leads the North Dakota State Broadband Office, targeting broadband for all in North Dakota by administering more than $175 million in federal grants. Formerly served as the State Election Director at the North Dakota Secretary of State; previously was the Executive Director for U.S. Election Assistance Commission, a federal government agency, and Election Commissioner for Johnson County, the largest jurisdiction in Kansas and in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Before elections, worked as director of strategy for Sprint=E2=80=99s $10 billion Global Markets Gro= up. *Jade Piros de Carvalho* is director of the Kansas Office of Broadband Development since June 2022. In less than a year, her successes include the award to the Kansas Department of Commerce of a $43 million grant by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to support an $87 million Middle Mile broadband project. Until earlier this year, she was the mayor of Hutchinson, the 11th largest city in the state, with a population of more than 40,000. She was previously the director of industry and community relations for the independent rural internet service provider Ideatek. *Jessica Simmons *serves as Deputy CIO and Executive Director of the Georgia Broadband Program at the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA). Since joining GTA in 2021, she has facilitated over $650 million in grant awards for broadband expansion in Georgia. *Robert Osborn* is director of Communications Division California Public Utilities Commission. He represents the Commission in interactions with public, stakeholder groups, and various government agencies. He also oversees the development and implementation of statewide policies, including the administration of over $3 billion for broadband deployment under the Governor=E2=80=99s Broadband For All Initiative. *Roddy Flynn* is executive director of Delaware Broadband Office. Prior to this role, he served as the Deputy Director of Congressional Affairs for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Appointed by the White House, Flynn led congressional affairs for the Internet for All initiative which is tasked with implementing the $48 billion high-speed Internet expansion portions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. *Tom Reid*, President, and founder of Reid Consulting Group (RCG) has nearly 40 years of experience in the technology sector. His experience is extensive, advising both public and private-industry clients on strategic planning, technology architecture, competitive bidding, and project management. For fifteen years RCG has been in the forefront of broadband expansion, building deep experience in stakeholder engagement, GIS mapping, engineering, and statistical analysis. RCG=E2=80=99s rigorous, multi-sourc= e mapping methodology can identify the true extent of broadband need in any region, providing a strong basis for state and federal investment. Breakfast Media LLC CEO *Drew Clark* has led the Broadband Breakfast community since 2008. An early proponent of better broadband, better lives, he initially founded the Broadband Census crowdsourcing campaign for broadband data. As Editor and Publisher, Clark presides over the leading media company advocating for higher-capacity internet everywhere through topical, timely and intelligent coverage. Clark also served as head of the Partnership for a Connected Illinois, a state broadband initiative. *BROADBAND MAPPING & DATA* Broadband Measurement Summit Announced for March 7 MARCH 7, 2024 | WASHINGTON D.C. The Broadband Measurement Summit brings together the top stakeholders in understanding broadband speeds, prices, availability, reliability and competition. An in-person event with a webcast component. Early bird price of $195 available until Friday, February 9, 2024. Existing Breakfast Club Members take an additional $100 off the in-person event. The Broadband Measurement Summit runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Early Bird Price of $195 Broadband Measurement Summit Program PANEL 1: THE CHALLENGE PROCESS FOR STATE BROADBAND OFFICES Many state broadband offices are about to begin their broadband mapping challenges under the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment grant program. This is a process for states to verify locations that are unserved (i.e., they lack access to 25 Megabits per second (Mbps) * 3 Mbps broadband), and locations that are underserved (i.e., they lack access to 100 Mbps * 20 Mbps broadband). A few advanced states have already begun, or have already completed the process. What have they learned? What =E2=80=9Cchallenges=E2= =80=9D are they facing? What=E2=80=99s next for broadband mapping? PANEL 2: THE VALUE OF MAPPING ASSETS BEYOND BEAD Besides current broadband challenges, what geospatial, demographic, and operational information is important for BEAD implementation? In particular, what geospatial information do investors and operators of broadband networks need to better deploy broadband? This session will consider why mapping assets is valuable well beyond the BEAD program. PANEL 3: THE FCC'S BROADBAND NUTRITION LABELS As if the National Telecommunications and Information Administration=E2=80= =99s BEAD program wasn=E2=80=99t enough, the Broadband Measurement Summit will consid= er the current status of the Federal Communications Commission=E2=80=99s broadband =E2=80=9Cnutrition=E2=80=9D labels. By April 10, 2024, larger ISPs must dis= play these new Broadband Consumer Labels at the point of sale. They must use clear, easy-to-understand, and accurate information about the cost and performance of broadband services. Internet service providers with 100,000 or fewer subscriber lines must do so by October 10, 2024. How is the FCC=E2=80=99s n= utrition labels process going? PANEL 4: MEASURING AND TRACKING BROADBAND PRICING The Biden Administration=E2=80=99s =E2=80=9CInternet for All=E2=80=9D progr= am emphasizes the important role of affordable broadband. That=E2=80=99s one reason that the Affordable Connectivity Program has loomed so large in discussions of America=E2=80=99s broadband buildout. What does the evidence show about the= price of broadband in the United States versus other Western nations? How does it vary by location? As part of the more detailed and granular broadband mapping and data now being collected, is broadband pricing data being left out? Sponsors Include: BroadbandNow is a data aggregation company helping millions of consumers find and compare local internet options. BroadbandNow=E2=80=99s database of providers, the largest in the U.S., delivers the highest-value guides consisting of comprehensive plans, prices and ratings for thousands of internet service providers. BroadbandNow relentlessly collects and analyzes internet providers=E2=80=99 coverage and availability to provide the most a= ccurate zip code search for consumers BroadbandToolkit.com provides analytical planning tools to the telecommunication industry to help state broadband offices, investors, grant applicants, engineering firms, and ISPs understand and manage BEAD / CPF decision-making. The firm also helps clients navigate the newly released FCC Fabric. BroadbandToolkit.com consulting enables clients to integrate location grids, dozens of layers of critical geospatial data, commercial crowd-sourced measurements, and even mobile broadband data. Ookla=C2=AE is a global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights. For almost two decades, Ookla has set the industry standard for both fixed and mobile network testing and analysis. From its world-renowned Speedtest=C2=AE and Downdetector=C2=AE platforms to an accompanying and gro= wing suite of end-to-end enterprise solutions, Ookla=E2=80=99s mission is to make the = internet better, faster, and more accessible for everyone. Ookla=E2=80=99s enterpris= e solutions combine first-party crowdsourced data and scientifically controlled testing with tools that provide actionable insights across a network=E2=80=99s lifecycle and customer experience. Our insights empower operators, businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, and more to analyze, optimize, and publicize networks around the world. *PEOPLE* Broadband People: FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Appoints Key Staff Deena Shetler is chief of staff, Edyael Casaperalta will cover wireless, and Hayley Steffen will cover wireline. *BROADBAND'S IMPACT* FCC to Vote on Emergency Alerts, Space Stations, Robocalls and Microphones WASHINGTON, January 26, 2023 =E2=80=93 The Federal Communications Commissio= n released on Thursday a tentative agenda for its February 15 open meeting. Commissioners are set to vote on four items, including seeking comment on multilingual emergency alert rules, a proposed licensing scheme for in-space manufacturing, more robocall restrictions, and updated wireless microphone rules. Also slated for review are a proposed enforcement action and an adjudicatory matter. *BROADBAND MAPPING & DATA* Universal Service Administrative Company Updates Connect America Fund Map WASHINGTON, January 26, 2024 =E2=80=93 The Universal Service Administrative= Company released on Friday an updated version of its Connect America Fund Broadband Map. The map shows locations where broadband infrastructure has been deployed with subsidies from the Connect America Fund. That money comes from the Federal Communications Commission=E2=80=99s larger Universal Service Fund, which is managed by USA= C. The USF spends roughly $8 billion annually on broadband subsidies for low-income households, schools, libraries, and healthcare centers in addition to infrastructure projects. Lawmakers are looking into reforming the fund=E2=80=99s contribution and distribution mechanisms. *FUNDING* Oklahoma Broadband Office Greenlights 142 Projects Worth $374 Million The broadband programs were selected from a list curated by the Oklahoma Broadband Office. *INFRASTRUCTURE* Los Angeles Passes Resolution Banning Digital Redlining by ISPs January 26, 2024 =E2=80=93 The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approve= d a regulation to prohibit digital pricing discrimination on Thursday, one of the first cities in the nation to address the issue of digital redlining . The ordinance, introduced by Councilmember *Marqueece Harris-Dawson*, directs the city attorney to work with community-based groups and create a process for organizations to submit digital discrimination complaints on behalf of a larger group of residents. It further directs the Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department to examine the city=E2=80=99s current anti-discrimination laws and create a new policy= for investigating complaints, including a public information campaign so that Los Angeles residents know where to access help. *EXPERT OPINION* Eric Bathras: The Lesson from BTOP is De-risking Vendor Supply Chains Broadband infrastructure projects need to exemplify innovation in management of procurement processes. *WHITE HOUSE* President Biden Touts Broadband Expansion Efforts in Wisconsin Visit Broadband was part of the reelection campaign's emphasis on infrastructure *#BROADBAND LIVE* Broadband Breakfast on February 7, 2024 =E2=80=93 Congress, Net Neutrality = and Privacy *WEDNESDAY, 12 NOON ET =E2=80=93 REGISTER HERE to join live! * The battle over net neutrality rages on as sharply divided views pour in following the FCC=E2=80=99s proposal to reinstate the once-scrapped regulat= ion. In recent pitches, the Democratic-led agency has touted classifying broadband providers as Title II common carriers rather than information services =E2= =80=93 the crux of the net neutrality debate =E2=80=93 would also safeguard custom= er privacy and public safety. But this would grant the FCC oversight powers that some argue fall outside its remit. What does the internet landscape look like presently, especially after Congress just pumped billions of dollars into expanding broadband access? *BROADBAND'S IMPACT* Affordable Connectivity Cutoff Notices Spark Effort to Save Program and Preserve Access The first of a series of deadlines on Thursday signaled the onset of cutoff notices. *FCC* FCC Adopts Rules on 911 Routing, Disaster Reporting at January Meetin= g The agency also clarified space debris mitigation rules and moved to fine pirate radio stations. *BROADBAND'S IMPACT* Comments on E-Rate Modernization Call for Wired Connectivity Solutions Schools, groups want more out of E-Rate. *About Broadband Breakfast: Broadband Breakfast is the leading media company advocating for higher-capacity internet everywhere through topical, timely and intelligent coverage. 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WEDNESDAY, 12 NOON ET=C2= =A0=E2=80=93=C2=A0REGISTER HERE to join=C2=A0live!

Many state broadband offices = are about to begin their broadband mapping challenges under the Broadband E= quity, Access and Deployment grant program. This is a process for states to= verify locations that are unserved (i.e., they lack access to 25 Megabits = per second (Mbps) * 3 Mbps broadband), and locations that are underserved (= i.e., they lack access to 100 Mbps * 20 Mbps broadband). A few advanced sta= tes have already begun, or have already completed the process. What have th= ey learned? What =E2=80=9Cchallenges=E2=80=9D are they facing? What=E2=80= =99s next for broadband mapping?

This special Town Hall Edition of Broadband Breakfast Live Onli= ne will run from 12 Noon to 1:30 p.m. ET.

Interested in the topics covered by the=C2=A0January 31, 2024, Broadband Br= eakfast Live Online event? The Broadband Measurement Summit=C2=A0on M= arch 7, 2024, will accelerate discussions about the role of mapping, measur= ement and BEAD.

Panelists
  • Lela Sibley, Communications Manager, Indiana Broadban= d Office
  • Gregory Conte,=C2=A0Director,=C2=A0Texas=C2=A0Broadba= nd Development Office
  • Eric Frederick, Michigan Broadband Director
  • Brian Newby, Director, North Dakota Broadband Program= Director
  • Jade Piros de Carvalho,=C2=A0Directo= r of the Kansas Office of Broadband Development
  • Jessica Simmons,=C2=A0Georgia Broadband Director
  • Robert Osborn, Director, Communications Division, Cal= ifornia Public Utilities Commission
  • Roddy Flynn, Executive Director, Delaware Broadband O= ffice
  • Tom Reid, President and Founder, Reid Consulting Grou= p
  • Drew Clark=C2=A0(moderator), Editor and Publisher, Br= oadband Breakfast

Lela Sibley= =C2=A0is the Communications Manager for the Indiana Broadband Office. Born = and raised in Indiana, she is passionate about serving her fellow Hoosiers.= She is a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington with two bachelor=E2= =80=99s degrees in journalism and political science.

Gregory Conte=C2=A0serves as the Broadband Development Off= ice director. He has worked at the Texas Comptroller=E2=80=99s office since= 2016, most recently serving as manager of the Data Analysis and Transparen= cy Division. Conte, a U.S. military veteran, earned Master of Business Admi= nistration and Master of Public Affairs degrees from the University of Texa= s at Austin. He has filled key management roles at the agency in areas resp= onsible for supporting local government transparency, economic development = and health care.

Eric Frederick=C2=A0serves as the State of Michigan=E2=80=99s first Chief Connectivity = Officer. In this role, Mr. Frederick leads the Michigan High-Speed Internet= Office (MIHI) with the goals of achieving universal broadband access and c= reating a more digitally equitable state. Mr. Frederick is a state and comm= unity broadband policy and planning expert and a sought-after speaker on br= oadband and technology issues with experience working with local to interna= tional stakeholders to improve the access, adoption, and use of broadband.<= /p>

Brian Newby= =C2=A0leads the North Dakota State Broadband Office, targeting broadband fo= r all in North Dakota by administering more than $175 million in federal gr= ants. Formerly served as the State Election Director at the North Dakota Se= cretary of State; previously was the Executive Director for U.S. Election A= ssistance Commission, a federal government agency, and Election Commissione= r for Johnson County, the largest jurisdiction in Kansas and in the Kansas = City metropolitan area. Before elections, worked as director of strategy fo= r Sprint=E2=80=99s $10 billion Global Markets Group.

Jade Piros de Carvalh= o=C2=A0is director of the Kansas Office of Broadband Development s= ince June 2022. In less than a year, her successes include the award to the= Kansas Department of Commerce of a $43 million grant by the National Telec= ommunications and Information Administration to support an $87 million Midd= le Mile broadband project. Until earlier this year, she was the mayor of Hu= tchinson, the 11th largest city in the state, with a population of more tha= n 40,000. She was previously the director of industry and community relatio= ns for the independent rural internet service provider Ideatek.

Jessica=C2=A0Simmons= =C2=A0serves as Deputy CIO and Executive Director of the Georgia B= roadband Program at the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA). Since joining G= TA in 2021, she has facilitated over $650 million in grant awards for broad= band expansion in Georgia.

Robert Osborn=C2=A0is director of Communications Division California Public Utilities C= ommission. He represents the Commission in interactions with public, stakeh= older groups, and various government agencies. He also oversees the develop= ment and implementation of statewide policies, including the administration= of over $3 billion for broadband deployment under the Governor=E2=80=99s B= roadband For All Initiative.

Roddy Flynn= =C2=A0is executive director of Delaware Broadband Office. Prior to this rol= e, he served as the Deputy Director of Congressional Affairs for the Nation= al Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Appointed by t= he White House, Flynn led congressional affairs for the Internet for All in= itiative which is tasked with implementing the $48 billion high-speed Inter= net expansion portions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Tom=C2=A0Reid, President, and founder of=C2=A0Reid=C2=A0Consulting Group (RCG) has near= ly 40 years of experience in the technology sector. His experience is exten= sive, advising both public and private-industry clients on strategic planni= ng, technology architecture, competitive bidding, and project management. F= or fifteen years RCG has been in the forefront of broadband expansion, buil= ding deep experience in stakeholder engagement, GIS mapping, engineering, a= nd statistical analysis.=C2=A0 RCG=E2=80=99s rigorous, multi-source mapping= methodology can identify the true extent of broadband need in any region, = providing a strong basis for state and federal investment.

Breakfast Media LLC CEO=C2=A0= Drew Clark=C2=A0has led the Broadband Breakfast community = since 2008. An early proponent of better broadband, better lives, he initia= lly founded the Broadband Census crowdsourcing campaign for broadband data.= As Editor and Publisher, Clark presides over the leading media company adv= ocating for higher-capacity internet everywhere through topical, timely and= intelligent coverage. Clark also served as head of the Partnership for a C= onnected Illinois, a state broadband initiative.
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Broadband Measurement Summit Announ= ced for March 7

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The Broadband Measurement Sum= mit brings together the top stakeholders in understanding broadband speeds,= prices, availability, reliability and competition. An in-person event with= a webcast component.

Early bird price of $195 avai= lable until Friday, February 9, 2024. Existing=C2=A0Breakfast Club Members = take=C2=A0an additional $100 off the in-person event.

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PANEL 1:=C2=A0THE CHALLENGE PROCESS F= OR STATE BROADBAND OFFICES

Many state broadband offices are about to begin their broadband mapping cha= llenges under the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment grant program. Th= is is a process for states to verify locations that are unserved (i.e., the= y lack access to 25 Megabits per second (Mbps) * 3 Mbps broadband), and loc= ations that are underserved (i.e., they lack access to 100 Mbps * 20 Mbps b= roadband). A few advanced states have already begun, or have already comple= ted the process. What have they learned? What =E2=80=9Cchallenges=E2=80=9D = are they facing? What=E2=80=99s next for broadband mapping?
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PANEL 2:=C2=A0THE VALUE OF MAPPING AS= SETS BEYOND BEAD

Besides current broadband cha= llenges, what geospatial, demographic, and operational information is impor= tant for BEAD implementation? In particular, what geospatial information do= investors and operators of broadband networks need to better deploy broadb= and? This session will consider why mapping assets is valuable well beyond = the BEAD program.

PANEL 3:=C2=A0THE FCC'S BROADBAND= NUTRITION LABELS

As if the National Telecommun= ications and Information Administration=E2=80=99s BEAD program wasn=E2=80= =99t enough, the Broadband Measurement Summit will consider the current sta= tus of the Federal Communications Commission=E2=80=99s broadband =E2=80=9Cn= utrition=E2=80=9D labels. By April 10, 2024, larger ISPs must display these= new Broadband Consumer Labels at the point of sale. They must use clear, e= asy-to-understand, and accurate information about the cost and performance = of broadband services. Internet service providers with 100,000 or fewer sub= scriber lines must do so by October 10, 2024. How is the FCC=E2=80=99s nutr= ition labels process going?

PANEL 4:=C2=A0MEASURING AND TRACKING = BROADBAND PRICING

The Biden Administration=E2= =80=99s =E2=80=9CInternet for All=E2=80=9D program emphasizes the important= role of affordable broadband. That=E2=80=99s one reason that the Affordabl= e Connectivity Program has loomed so large in discussions of America=E2=80= =99s broadband buildout. What does the evidence show about the price of bro= adband in the United States versus other Western nations? How does it vary = by location? As part of the more detailed and granular broadband mapping an= d data now being collected, is broadband pricing data being left out?

Sponsors Include:


BroadbandNow is a data aggreg= ation company helping millions of consumers find and compare local internet= options. BroadbandNow=E2=80=99s database of providers, the largest in the = U.S., delivers the highest-value guides consisting of comprehensive plans, = prices and ratings for thousands of internet service providers. BroadbandNo= w relentlessly collects and analyzes internet providers=E2=80=99 coverage a= nd availability to provide the most accurate zip code search for consumers<= br>


BroadbandToolkit.com provides analytical planning tools to the telecommunic= ation industry to help state broadband offices, investors, grant applicants= , engineering firms, and ISPs understand and manage BEAD / CPF decision-mak= ing. The firm also helps clients navigate the newly released FCC Fabric. Br= oadbandToolkit.com consulting enables clients to integrate location grids, = dozens of layers of critical geospatial data, commercial crowd-sourced meas= urements, and even mobile broadband data.


Ookla=C2=AE is a global leader in network intelligence and connectivity ins= ights. For almost two decades, Ookla has set the industry standard for both= fixed and mobile network testing and analysis. From its world-renowned Spe= edtest=C2=AE and Downdetector=C2=AE platforms to an accompanying and growin= g suite of end-to-end enterprise solutions, Ookla=E2=80=99s mission is to m= ake the internet better, faster, and more accessible for everyone. Ookla=E2= =80=99s enterprise solutions combine first-party crowdsourced data and scie= ntifically controlled testing with tools that provide actionable insights a= cross a network=E2=80=99s lifecycle and customer experience. Our insights e= mpower operators, businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, and more to = analyze, optimize, and publicize networks around the world.
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PEOPLE

Broadband People: = FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Appoints Key Staff

Deena Shetler is chief of sta= ff, Edyael Casaperalta will cover wireless, and Hayley Steffen will cover w= ireline.

BROADBAND'S IMPACT

FCC to Vote on Eme= rgency Alerts, Space Stations, Robocalls and Microphones

WASHINGTON, January 26, 2023 = =E2=80=93 The Federal Communications Commission released on Thursday a tent= ative agenda for its February 15 open meeting.

Commissioners are set to vote= on four items, including seeking comment on multilingual emergency alert r= ules, a proposed licensing scheme for in-space manufacturing, more robocall= restrictions, and updated wireless microphone rules. Also slated for revie= w are a proposed enforcement action and an adjudicatory matter.

BROADBAND MAPPING & DATA

Universal Service = Administrative Company Updates Connect America Fund Map

WASHINGTON, January 26, 2024 = =E2=80=93 The Universal Service Administrative Company released on Friday a= n updated version of its Connect America Fund Broadband Map.

The=C2=A0map shows=C2= =A0locations where broadband infrastructure has been deployed with subsidie= s from the Connect America Fund. That money comes from the Federal Communic= ations Commission=E2=80=99s larger Universal Service Fund, which is managed= by USAC.

The USF spends roughly $8 billion annually on broadband subsidies for low-i= ncome households, schools, libraries, and healthcare centers in addition to= infrastructure projects. Lawmakers are=C2=A0looking into reforming= =C2=A0the fund=E2=80=99s contribution and distribution mechanisms.
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<= strong>FUNDING

Oklahoma Broadband= Office Greenlights 142 Projects Worth $374 Million

The broadband programs were s= elected from a list curated by the Oklahoma Broadband Office.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Los Angeles Passes= Resolution Banning Digital Redlining by ISPs

January 26, 2024 =E2=80=93 Th= e Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a regulation to prohibit di= gital pricing discrimination on Thursday, one of the first cities in the na= tion to address the issue of=C2=A0digital redlining.

The ordinance, introduced by = Councilmember=C2=A0Marqueece Harris-Dawson, directs the ci= ty attorney to work with community-based groups and create a process for or= ganizations to submit digital discrimination complaints on behalf of a larg= er group of residents.

It further directs the Civil,= Human Rights and Equity Department to examine the city=E2=80=99s current a= nti-discrimination laws and create a new policy for investigating complaint= s, including a public information campaign so that Los Angeles residents kn= ow where to access help.

EXPERT OPINION

Eric Bathras: The = Lesson from BTOP is De-risking Vendor Supply Chains

Broadband infrastructure proj= ects need to exemplify innovation in management of procurement processes. WHITE HOUSE

President Biden To= uts Broadband Expansion Efforts in Wisconsin Visit

Broadband was part of the ree= lection campaign's emphasis on infrastructure
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<= strong>#BROADBAND LIVE

Broadband Breakfast on February 7, = 2024 =E2=80=93 Congress, Net Neutrality and Privacy

WEDNESDAY, 12 NOON ET=C2=A0= =E2=80=93=C2=A0REGISTER HERE to join=C2=A0live!

The battle over net neutralit= y rages on as sharply divided views pour in following the FCC=E2=80=99s pro= posal to reinstate the once-scrapped regulation. In recent pitches, the Dem= ocratic-led agency has touted classifying broadband providers as Title II c= ommon carriers rather than information services =E2=80=93 the crux of the n= et neutrality debate =E2=80=93 would also safeguard customer privacy and pu= blic safety. But this would grant the FCC oversight powers that some argue = fall outside its remit. What does the internet landscape look like presentl= y, especially after Congress just pumped billions of dollars into expanding= broadband access?
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BROADBAND'S IMPACT

Affordable Connect= ivity Cutoff Notices Spark Effort to Save Program and Preserve Access

The first of a series of dead= lines on Thursday signaled the onset of cutoff notices.

FCC

FCC Adopts Rules o= n 911 Routing, Disaster Reporting at January Meeting

The agency also clarified spa= ce debris mitigation rules and moved to fine pirate radio stations.

BROADBAND'S IMPACT

Comments on E-Rate= Modernization Call for Wired Connectivity Solutions

Schools, g= roups want more out of E-Rate.
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