From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 Return-Path: Received: from mail-ed1-x52e.google.com (mail-ed1-x52e.google.com [IPv6:2a00:1450:4864:20::52e]) (using TLSv1.2 with cipher ECDHE-RSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256 (128/128 bits)) (No client certificate requested) by lists.bufferbloat.net (Postfix) with ESMTPS id 7B5803CB37 for ; Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:00:25 -0400 (EDT) Received: by mail-ed1-x52e.google.com with SMTP id 4fb4d7f45d1cf-56bc7b07df7so1238120a12.0 for ; Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:25 -0700 (PDT) DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=gmail.com; s=20230601; t=1711029624; x=1711634424; darn=lists.bufferbloat.net; h=cc:to:subject:message-id:date:from:in-reply-to:references :mime-version:from:to:cc:subject:date:message-id:reply-to; bh=AT0XlIwheKZB0pVvq7z1nSqgoDtaoLlHiXA1tmW7xjE=; b=jZNtuGm5PIXxkOzN43OwJ0hemCbVUytB6gqBvxnEDVr5RxMNEchbdY0wic/mvjD+uC vRoKoePHoCCKhlS7fZrEcIJ9039LKM/bbKC0tly+xJVEX39IK0MO5jdzKtnicHIMK/9V HiBBbBRm6cKFAfCtQbR6dxJlpLFgV7mQup70ng/V+mkPvdTYzYS1eUTTenCiu7nRV+O1 QFjwY6iw7g0IbqJAZctzu2nRrmcWo0uxEQS8raxqYJCFxuRt493mjkFDl2MGpLWjAtbi 2NJ34RHC39iOjmuvT4YkEol17u9kdB+Ns6newZhaOGU+XP5bVhUbR7xBFp/RePWwGxMa EoMQ== X-Google-DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=1e100.net; s=20230601; t=1711029624; x=1711634424; h=cc:to:subject:message-id:date:from:in-reply-to:references :mime-version:x-gm-message-state:from:to:cc:subject:date:message-id :reply-to; bh=AT0XlIwheKZB0pVvq7z1nSqgoDtaoLlHiXA1tmW7xjE=; b=XSGX4QG/4srlabXrSvx1cmrpkWGUNmyKHeIA9/Tel90p1CfEA/YyUJCIZskhBUtvgP OaKXFG/NeRbbui44iwVgtyE03Hr7LFhiyW8BhpbvHP+SW7uNAx0cE1TfLH24RMG6Zm23 5jXK7ifDujlzgwML5msHr0l1zOfe8zCW2TALD+khrhb/lJPNVK5HcT/CscpqiU+NYDxe Ew0yHX7BzNVSOREHx7d1x66HRW2F27wYvxsNnWgbwLoTR1WgNFJqlbH1xmmRPSrNUv6N S/Kt6j9KfzUwI1EzQl1zRn1uqLa9vX/0+tE3IAPCYXbURO3cNuCOiQVwCokJT76KguNt OExg== X-Gm-Message-State: AOJu0YxjcoVIK6s8p45MKWmPXHOfc0CMwXxt8xShUOf/NwcE60DrRRET tXkQA9yqDInIvQZPD4PDfg69t1/74MX5I6G/X9bC93anLYjsVRbxewliA8FwqedQxYGEG97SqKz BLcYlFM9KlkHLcSadhidSDEwPdG3Q5Y6k X-Google-Smtp-Source: AGHT+IHbp/eGlp3yMLTc/jj6r2LbK//bYGtWPUnt3UwX8KUujYOWAmu93WHMLXXP+gQGe9AytyuW8xny6htXIDw8fAQ= X-Received: by 2002:a17:906:b2cf:b0:a46:ba8f:bcdc with SMTP id cf15-20020a170906b2cf00b00a46ba8fbcdcmr2460734ejb.8.1711029623638; Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:23 -0700 (PDT) MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <5637f8058831c038004b4f502.62f1e7a8b2.20240321132232.78c4b0d97e.e8525810@mail85.sea21.rsgsv.net> In-Reply-To: From: "David Bray, PhD" Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:00:07 -0400 Message-ID: To: =?UTF-8?Q?Network_Neutrality_is_back=21_Let=C2=B4s_make_the_technical_asp?= =?UTF-8?Q?ects_heard_this_time=21?= Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="000000000000eaf3f406142c2084" Subject: Re: [NNagain] Fwd: New Exclusive Report on 'Rip and Replace' X-BeenThere: nnagain@lists.bufferbloat.net X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.20 Precedence: list List-Id: =?utf-8?q?Network_Neutrality_is_back!_Let=C2=B4s_make_the_technical_aspects_heard_this_time!?= List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:00:25 -0000 --000000000000eaf3f406142c2084 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Recognizing this is a broad distro so I am going to ask that any use of this post comply with the Chatham House rule of non-attribution to avoid consternation for any of the organizations involved - however there is a company by the name of TrueNorth Cyber that was asked by an important part of the USG to test a router that externally and internally (at least in terms of popping the lid) to be a Cisco Router. However twice the router had run hot. And twice the router was shipped back to Cisco to verify everything was okay - and twice the bird was shipped back to the USG saying yes, everything is good. However TrueNorth does deep hardware interrogation. And with their methods they identified this was **not** a Cisco router, but rather a Huawei board claiming to be a Cisco router in terms of electronic presentation with the bus, bios, etc. And even more disturbingly the board had been in use in a very sensitive USG environment for about 10 years by that time. TrueNorth has tested other warehouses of equipment that was believed by others to be =E2=80=9Call good=E2=80=9D and found on average 60-65% of hard= ware equipment has non-standard configurations inconsistent with the described specs. Not all of this is as extreme as the above, some of instances where memory from a different vendor was employed vs. what was sold or a chipset was swapped out from the standard config - however given the identification of covert modems at U.S. shipping facilities, how many IT and networking environments have run deep hardware interrogation to confirm that the hardware they think they have - really is what it claims to be? And no - =E2=80=9Chologram decals=E2=80=9D on hardware won=E2=80=99t help y= ou here given they can easily be spoofed. *David Bray, PhD *Principal, LeadDoAdapt Ventures, Inc. Loomis Innovation Council Co-Chair & Distinguished Fellow Henry S. Stimson Center , Business Executives for National Security On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 09:43 Dave Taht via Nnagain < nnagain@lists.bufferbloat.net> wrote: > I have been trying to point out for many years now, that a lot of hardwar= e > can just have it's firmware replaced with something more trustable, secur= e, > reliable, and feature full. I was appalled at the recent BOFO (?) rules > that mandated buy american for secure .... glass .... and totally ignored > the firmware problem. I have not read up on rip and replace progress belo= w, > and am afraid to, if someone could summarize? > > Ironically, I regard Huwai's compliance with the GPL, and general > open source contribution philosophy as exemplary in an industry that > seemingly has forgotten the benefits of openness or the copyright > provisions of that license. > > The president of huwai once responded to complaints by promising to open > up all it's source code for inspection... (cannot find the link), but the > CISCOs of the world evaporated that possibility, and the mess downstream = of > most chinese AND american manufacturers has to be scanned to be believed. > > ... a lot of huwai's consumer gear can be reflashed to OpenWrt, which is > maintained by a group of very security concious folk, mostly based in > germany. > > > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: Broadband Breakfast > Date: Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 9:23=E2=80=AFAM > Subject: New Exclusive Report on 'Rip and Replace' > To: Dave Taht > > > Broadband Breakfast Live Online Every Wednesday at 12 Noon ET > View this email in your browser > > > > *'RIP AND REPLACE'* The Policy and Law Behind 'Rip and Replace' > > * > * > > Emerging reports signal a growing concern among telecommunications > providers grappling with compliance to the Federal Communications > Commission's mandate to excise problematic equipment from certain Chinese > companies. > > Amid this regulatory melange, providers are finding themselves at a > crossroads, with the daunting task of navigating stringent regulations, > facing the financial brunt of equipment replacement, and contending with > the ambiguity surrounding funding mechanisms for such extensive > undertakings. > > At the heart of this unfolding scenario is the "rip and replace" program, > a cornerstone initiative under the *Secure and Trusted Communications > Networks Act of 2019* > , > designed to fortify the nation's telecommunications infrastructure agains= t > potential espionage and cyber threats. > > This *comprehensive effort * > not > only mandates the purging of equipment from companies like Huawei > Technologies and ZTE Corporation, deemed security risks, but also > underscores a pivotal shift towards securing the integrity and reliabilit= y > of U.S. telecommunications networks. > > As the FCC enforces this order, the ripple effects are palpable, spanning > legal and financial implications for compliant companies and operational > challenges that demand innovative solutions, all while setting a preceden= t > for how national security considerations are increasingly shaping the > telecommunications landscape. > *What is 'Rip and Replace'?* > > The rip and replace initiative, officially part of the initiatives under = *the > Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019* > , > is a Federal Communications Commission effort aimed at enhancing national > security within the country's telecommunications infrastructure. > > Read more by becoming a Broadband Breakfast Club Member.... > > *Have you been to Broadband Breakfast lately?* > > Broadband Breakfast has been freshly redesigned to make it easier to find > the content you need about America's broadband buildout. > > Broadband Breakfast is the community for Better Broadband, Better Lives. > > > > > > > *#BROADBAND LIVE* > Fiber and Wireless Solutions for 'Always On' Deployment Strategies on > Tuesday, March 26, 2024 > *TUESDAY > at 2 p.m. ET =E2=80=93 REGISTER HERE to join live! > * > > The application of quantum physics to traditional internet connections > holds great promise for enhancing speed, efficiency, and security in futu= re > networks. As quantum processors venture out of physics labs and into data > centers, hear how they could work in tandem with advancing broadband > infrastructure to transmit vast datasets across future internet backbones= . > Tune in for a dynamic discussion on how quantum mechanics can transform > computing, the internet and global communications. > > > The digital infrastructure is evolving at exponential rates and the deman= d > for smarter systems and a more connected world is imperative to the > progression of our communities. Deploying a broadband strategy isn=E2=80= =99t > straight forward and requires flexibility, creativity, and the ability to > pivot quickly. Join the Wesco experts as they dive into the wireless and > fiber solutions driving innovation, enabling 24/7 connectivity and IoT, a= nd > fortifying communities for tomorrow. > *Panelists* > > - *Chris Bailey*, Director, Strategic Accounts > - *Carla Shaffer*, Vice President, Wireless > - *Drew Clark *(moderator), Editor and Publisher, Broadband Breakfast > > > > > > Most > Democratic Senators Want Congress to Make ACP Renewal 'Must Pass' > Legislation > > > WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 =E2=80=93 Thirty three Democratic and Independ= ent > Senators on Friday co-signed a letter urging Senate and House leaders to > use =E2=80=9Cmust-pass=E2=80=9D budget legislation to include an extensio= n of the > Affordable Connectivity Program. > > The *letter urges Congressional leaders* > to > support bipartisan legislation to save the ACP from expiration when funds > are expected to be exhausted next month. The letter argued that the progr= am > is necessary to close the connectivity gap between Americans. > > Notable signatories include Sen. *John Fetterman*, D-Pennsylvania, Sen. *= Raphael > Warnock*, D-Georgia, and Sen. *Alex Padilla*, D-California. > Todd Eachus: Government Red Tape Threatens Universal Broadband > > > Pennsylvania=E2=80=99s mountainous terrain and rural areas with few homes= have > made it difficult and expensive for broadband expansion. > What's In the FY 2025 Budget for Broadband and Technology > > > WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 =E2=80=93 The White House unveiled its *propos= ed > fiscal year 2025 budget* > last > week, earmarking $6 billion for enhancing internet affordability for > consumers and $112 million for expanding rural broadband infrastructure. > > The proposed budget underscores that certain broadband and technology > initiatives are integral to President *Joe Biden*'s economic vision of > reducing costs, stimulating job growth, boosting manufacturing, and > ensuring the protection of American consumers. > > > > Introducing the California Broadband Summit at the CalMatters Ideas > Festival > > > > The event in Sacramento, California, on Wednesday, June 5 is part of the = CalMatters > Ideas Festival > on > June 5-6, 2024. > Reserve Your Spot Now! > > *Panel > 1: The California Broadband Moment * > > As billions flood into broadband development nationwide, California is > riding high on this wave, netting $1.86B from the government=E2=80=99s fl= agship > Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program. For the nation=E2=80=99s= leading > tech hub, how has this pivotal moment unfolded? How does this dovetail wi= th > the state=E2=80=99s ongoing initiatives aimed to drive innovation in the = technology > and telecom sectors? > *Panel 2: California=E2=80=99s Pathbreaking Middle Mile Program* > > In 2021, California unanimously passed SB 156, earmarking a $6 billion > broadband investment to bridge the statewide digital divide. More than ha= lf > of the funds are funneled towards building open-access, state-owned middl= e > mile networks with high capacity fiber. As this expansive investment fans > out across the state, how is California positioned to capitalize on it? > What opportunities and potential pitfalls might the state encounter along > the way? > *Panel 3: California=E2=80=99s Cost to Build* > > With one of the country's most extensive highway networks, California mus= t > also wrangle with the prickly issue of broadband right-of-way, which ofte= n > drive up the cost of deployment. This legal clearance for deploying and > maintaining broadband infrastructure along public routes often muddies th= e > waters around broadband expansion plans. Where does the state stand on th= is > issue? Are there still any bottlenecks that need ironing out for seamless > broadband flow across the state? > *Panel 4: Net Neutrality and Privacy* > > While federal net neutrality rules hang in limbo, California has long > upheld its own law regarding the equal treatment of data, as well as its > state-leading law on internet privacy With its sights on universal > broadband access statewide, how does net neutrality factor into > California=E2=80=99s game plan? What role has California=E2=80=99s leader= ship role on net > neutrality and privacy had on broadband for California? > Sponsors > > > > *The California Emerging Technology Fund* > (CETF) > has been on a mission over the last decade to forge partnerships and fost= er > public policy to close the Digital Divide. This work has been > strategically-focused, results-oriented, and people-centered. CETF is a > leading proponent of the Digital Equity Bill of Rights > House Commerce Committee Advances Four Communications Bills > > > WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 =E2=80=93 The House Energy and Commerce Commit= tee > advanced four pieces of communications legislation on Wednesday. > > Three of the bills are network security measures targeting companies from > China and other countries deemed national security threats, and one would > direct the Federal Communications Commission to stand up a task force to > study 6G technology. The bills were passed unanimously with bipartisan > support. > > =E2=80=9CTaken together, these bills will help protect American networks = from > security threats, while also allowing our country to remain a global lead= er > in communications technology,=E2=80=9D said Ranking Member *Frank Pallon*= e, D-New > Jersey. > With Affordable Connectivity Funds Running Out, ISPs May Choose Partial > Reimbursement > > > WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 =E2=80=93 As the looming deadline of the Affor= dable > Connectivity Program draws nearer, providers now face a decision of wheth= er > to continue offering ACP-supported services through May by taking partial > reimbursement funding, or dropping consumers. > > In a public notice released Monday > , > the Federal Communications Commission alerted internet service providers > that without additional funding from Congress, the Affordable Connectivit= y > Program won't reimburse them fully for the service and device benefits > applied to ACP-recipient internet bills beginning in May. > Housing Group Blasts Proposal to Ban Broadband 'Bulk Billing' > > > An advocacy group on behalf of landlords and lenders argued the FCC shoul= d > not ban bulking billing practices. > > > > > *#BROADBAND LIVE* > Broadband Breakfast on March 27, 2024 =E2=80=93 Generative AI and Congres= sional > Action > > *WEDNESDAY, > 12 NOON ET =E2=80=93 REGISTER HERE to join live! > * > > As generative AI capabilities quickly get woven into the fabric of daily > life and business practices, the debate around regulating this disruptive > technology has been catapulted into the public eye. Despite a flurry of > bill proposals hitting the floor, including President Biden's Executive > Order laying out an AI bill of rights, national-level guardrails have > ground to a halt without solid congressional buy-in. With lawmakers > returning to the Hill in 2024 amidst an election cycle in full swing, how > does AI regulation factor into the national storyline? 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Recognizing this is a broad distro so I am going to ask t= hat any use of this post comply with the Chatham House rule of non-attribut= ion to avoid consternation for any of the organizations involved - however = there is a company by the name of TrueNorth Cyber that was asked by an impo= rtant part of the USG to test a router that externally and internally (at l= east in terms of popping the lid) to be a Cisco Router.=C2=A0

However twice the router had run hot.= And twice the router was shipped back to Cisco to verify everything was ok= ay - and twice the bird was shipped back to the USG saying yes, everything = is good.=C2=A0

However T= rueNorth does deep hardware interrogation. And with their methods they iden= tified this was **not** a Cisco router, but rather a Huawei board claiming = to be a Cisco router in terms of electronic presentation with the bus, bios= , etc. And even more disturbingly the board had been in use in a very sensi= tive USG environment for about 10 years by that time.=C2=A0

TrueNorth has tested other warehouses= of equipment that was believed by others to be =E2=80=9Call good=E2=80=9D = and found on average 60-65% of hardware equipment has non-standard configur= ations inconsistent with the described specs. Not all of this is as extreme= as the above, some of instances where memory from a different vendor was e= mployed vs. what was sold or a chipset was swapped out from the standard co= nfig - however given the identification of covert modems at U.S. shipping f= acilities, how many IT and networking environments have run deep hardware i= nterrogation to confirm that the hardware they think they have - really is = what it claims to be?=C2=A0

And no - =E2=80=9Chologram decals=E2=80=9D on hardware won=E2=80=99t he= lp you here given they can easily be spoofed. =C2=A0=C2=A0



=
On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 09:43 Dave Ta= ht via Nnagain <nnagain= @lists.bufferbloat.net> wrote:
I have been trying to point out for many years now, that a lot of har= dware can just have it's firmware replaced with something more trustabl= e, secure, reliable, and feature full. I was appalled at the recent BOFO (?= ) rules that mandated buy american for secure .... glass .... and totally i= gnored the firmware problem. I have not read up on rip and replace progress= below, and am afraid to, if someone could summarize?=C2=A0

<= div>Ironically, I regard Huwai's compliance with the GPL, and general o= pen=C2=A0source contribution philosophy as exemplary in an industry that se= emingly has forgotten the benefits of openness or the copyright provisions = of that license.=C2=A0

The president of huwai=C2=A0once = responded to complaints by promising to open up all it's source code fo= r inspection... (cannot find the link), but the CISCOs of the world evapora= ted that possibility, and the mess downstream of most chinese AND american = manufacturers has to be scanned to be believed.

... = a lot of huwai's=C2=A0consumer gear can be reflashed to OpenWrt, which = is maintained by a group of very security concious=C2=A0folk, mostly based = in germany.



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Date: Thu, M= ar 21, 2024 at 9:23=E2=80=AFAM
Subject: New Exclusive Report on 'Rip= and Replace'
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'RIP AND REPLACE'

The Policy and Law Behind 'Rip and Replace'


Emerging reports si= gnal a growing concern among telecommunications providers grappling with co= mpliance to the Federal Communications Commission's mandate to excise p= roblematic equipment from certain Chinese companies.

Amid this regulator= y melange, providers are finding themselves at a crossroads, with the daunt= ing task of navigating stringent regulations, facing the financial brunt of= equipment replacement, and contending with the ambiguity surrounding fundi= ng mechanisms for such extensive undertakings.=C2=A0

At the heart of thi= s unfolding scenario is the "rip and replace" program, a cornerst= one initiative under the=C2=A0Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019= , designed to fortify the nation's telecommunications infrastru= cture against potential espionage and cyber threats.=C2=A0

This=C2=A0comprehensive ef= fort=C2=A0not only mandates the purging of equipment from companies= like Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corporation, deemed security risks, but a= lso underscores a pivotal shift towards securing the integrity and reliabil= ity of U.S. telecommunications networks.=C2=A0

As the FCC enforces= this order, the ripple effects are palpable, spanning legal and financial = implications for compliant companies and operational challenges that demand= innovative solutions, all while setting a precedent for how national secur= ity considerations are increasingly shaping the telecommunications landscap= e.

What is 'Rip and Replace'?

The rip and replace= initiative, officially part of the initiatives under=C2=A0the Secure and Trusted Co= mmunications Networks Act of 2019, is a Federal Communications Comm= ission effort aimed at enhancing national security within the country's= telecommunications infrastructure.

Read more by becoming a Broadband Breakfast = Club Member....
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Fiber and Wireless Solutions for 'Always On' Deployment Strateg= ies on Tuesday, March 26, 2024

TUESDAY at 2 p.m.=C2=A0ET=C2= =A0=E2=80=93=C2=A0REGISTER HERE to join=C2=A0live!

The application of = quantum physics to traditional internet connections holds great promise for= enhancing speed, efficiency, and security in future networks. As quantum p= rocessors venture out of physics labs and into data centers, hear how they = could work in tandem with advancing broadband infrastructure to transmit va= st datasets across future internet backbones. Tune in for a dynamic discuss= ion on how quantum mechanics can transform computing, the internet and glob= al communications.
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The digital infrast= ructure is evolving at exponential rates and the demand for smarter systems= and a more connected world is imperative to the progression of our communi= ties. Deploying a broadband strategy isn=E2=80=99t straight forward and req= uires flexibility, creativity, and the ability to pivot quickly.=C2=A0Join = the Wesco experts as they dive into=C2=A0the wireless and fiber solutions d= riving innovation, enabling 24/7 connectivity and IoT, and fortifying commu= nities for tomorrow.

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  • Carla Shaffer, Vice President, Wireless
  • Drew Clark=C2=A0(moderator), Editor and Publisher, Broadband Bre= akfast
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Most Democratic Senators Want Congress to Make ACP Renewal 'Must Pa= ss' Legislation

WASHINGTON, March 2= 0, 2024 =E2=80=93 Thirty three Democratic and Independent Senators on Frida= y co-signed a letter urging Senate and House leaders to use =E2=80=9Cmust-p= ass=E2=80=9D budget legislation to include an extension of the Affordable C= onnectivity Program.

The=C2=A0letter urges Congre= ssional leaders=C2=A0to support bipartisan legislation to save the = ACP from expiration when funds are expected to be exhausted next month. The= letter argued that the program is necessary to close the connectivity gap = between Americans.=C2=A0

Notable signatories= include Sen.=C2=A0John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, Sen.=C2=A0= Raphael Warnock, D-Georgia, and Sen.=C2=A0Alex Padilla, D-California.

Todd Eachus: Government Red Tape Threatens Universal Broadband

Pennsylvania=E2=80= =99s mountainous terrain and rural areas with few homes have made it diffic= ult and expensive for broadband expansion.

What's In the FY 2025 Budget for Broadband and Technology

WASHINGTON, March 2= 0, 2024 =E2=80=93 The White House unveiled its=C2=A0proposed fiscal year 2025 budget= =C2=A0last week, earmarking $6 billion for enhancing internet affor= dability for consumers and $112 million for expanding rural broadband infra= structure.

The proposed budget= underscores that certain broadband and technology initiatives are integral= to President=C2=A0Joe Biden's economic vision of reducing costs, stimulating job growth, boostin= g manufacturing, and ensuring the protection of American consumers.

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The event in Sacram= ento, California, on Wednesday, June 5 is part of the=C2=A0CalMatters Ideas Festival=C2=A0on J= une 5-6, 2024.

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Panel 1: The California Broadband Moment=C2=A0<= /strong>

As billions flood i= nto broadband development nationwide, California is riding high on this wav= e, netting $1.86B from the government=E2=80=99s flagship Broadband Equity, = Access and Deployment Program. For the nation=E2=80=99s leading tech hub, h= ow has this pivotal moment unfolded? How does this dovetail with the state= =E2=80=99s ongoing initiatives aimed to drive innovation in the technology = and telecom sectors?

Panel 2: California=E2=80= =99s Pathbreaking Middle Mile Program

In 2021, California= unanimously passed SB 156, earmarking a $6 billion broadband investment to= bridge the statewide digital divide. More than half of the funds are funne= led towards building open-access, state-owned middle mile networks with hig= h capacity fiber. As this expansive investment fans out across the state, h= ow is California positioned to capitalize on it? What opportunities and pot= ential pitfalls might the state encounter along the way?

Panel 3: California=E2=80=99s Cost to Build<= /strong>

With one of the cou= ntry's most extensive highway networks, California must also wrangle wi= th the prickly issue of broadband right-of-way, which often drive up the co= st of deployment. This legal clearance for deploying and maintaining broadb= and infrastructure along public routes often muddies the waters around broa= dband expansion plans. Where does the state stand on this issue? Are there = still any bottlenecks that need ironing out for seamless broadband flow acr= oss the state?

Panel 4: Net Neutrality and Privacy

While federal net n= eutrality rules hang in limbo, California has long upheld its own law regar= ding the equal treatment of data, as well as its state-leading law on inter= net privacy=C2=A0 With its sights on universal broadband access statewide, = how does net neutrality factor into California=E2=80=99s game plan? What ro= le has California=E2=80=99s leadership role on net neutrality and privacy h= ad on broadband for California?

Sponsors

The = California Emerging Technology Fund=C2=A0(CETF) has been on a = mission over the last decade to forge partnerships and foster public policy= to close the Digital Divide. This work has been strategically-focused, res= ults-oriented, and people-centered. CETF is a leading proponent of the Digi= tal Equity Bill of Rights
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House Commerce Committee Advances Four Communications Bills

WASHINGTON, March 2= 0, 2024 =E2=80=93 The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced four pie= ces of communications legislation on Wednesday.

Three of the bills = are network security measures targeting companies from China and other coun= tries deemed national security threats, and one would direct the Federal Co= mmunications Commission to stand up a task force to study 6G technology. Th= e bills were passed unanimously with bipartisan support.

=E2=80=9CTaken toge= ther, these bills will help protect American networks from security threats= , while also allowing our country to remain a global leader in communicatio= ns technology,=E2=80=9D said Ranking Member=C2=A0Frank Pallone, D-New Jersey.

With Affordable Connectivity Funds Running Out, ISPs May Choose Partial= Reimbursement

WASHINGTON, March 2= 0, 2024 =E2=80=93 As the looming deadline of the Affordable Connectivity Pr= ogram draws nearer, providers now face a decision of whether to continue of= fering ACP-supported services through May by taking partial reimbursement f= unding, or dropping consumers.

In a=C2=A0public notice released Monday, the Federal Communications Commission alerted internet service providers= that without additional funding from Congress, the Affordable Connectivity= Program won't reimburse them fully for the service and device benefits= applied to ACP-recipient internet bills beginning in May.

Housing Group Blasts Proposal to Ban Broadband 'Bulk Billing'

An advocacy group o= n behalf of landlords and lenders argued the FCC should not ban bulking bil= ling practices.

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#BROADBAND LIVE

Broadband Breakfast on March 27, 2024 =E2=80=93 Generative AI and Congr= essional Action

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

As generative AI ca= pabilities quickly get woven into the fabric of daily life and business pra= ctices, the debate around regulating this disruptive technology has been ca= tapulted into the public eye. Despite a flurry of bill proposals hitting th= e floor, including President Biden's Executive Order laying out an AI b= ill of rights, national-level guardrails have ground to a halt without soli= d congressional buy-in. With lawmakers returning to the Hill in 2024 amidst= an election cycle in full swing, how does AI regulation factor into the na= tional storyline? What legislative measures might be in the pipeline for Co= ngress?
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Broadband Providers Oppose Another Petition to Change FCC Pole Rules

A coalition of util= ity companies asked the FCC to discard part of its new pole attachment rule= s.

House Passes Bill to Fund Broadband in Economically Distressed Areas

The bill is aimed a= t making Economic Development Administration grants more accessible for bro= adband projects.

At Free State Event, Most Industry and Academics Dump on FCC Regulation=

The officials criti= cized the agency=E2=80=99s proposal to create more stringent regulations on= broadband access.
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Reliable high-speed= internet is crucial for unlocking the full potential of precision agricult= ure, which utilizes advanced technologies such as GPS, sensors, and data an= alytics to optimize farming practices. With significant broadband funding a= nd opportunities across the nation, efforts to enhance broadband connectivi= ty on agricultural land, spearheaded by the Federal Communications Commissi= on's Precision Agriculture task force, are gaining momentum. How is the= adoption of precision agriculture going? What promise does it hold for the= future of farming and technology? How is it factored into ongoing broadban= d funding and deployment in rural areas?
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