An FCC broadband report draft appears to rely on "tremendous over-reporting by a single CLEC/WISP," Free Press said. "Wildly over-inflated" data from Barrier Communications (BarrierFree) exaggerates the agency's claimed improvement in national broadband deployment in 2017, FP filed, posted Wednesday in docket 18-238. It said the FCC must address the error before adopting the 2019 report on the adequacy of advanced telecom capability deployment pursuant to a Telecom Act Section 706 mandate.
An FCC broadband report draft appears to rely on "tremendous over-reporting by a single CLEC/WISP," Free Press said. "Wildly over-inflated" data from Barrier Communications (BarrierFree) exaggerates the agency's claimed improvement in national broadband deployment in 2017, FP filed, posted Wednesday in docket 18-238. It said the FCC must address the error before adopting the 2019 report on the adequacy of advanced telecom capability deployment pursuant to a Telecom Act Section 706 mandate.
Ex-FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn doesn't plan to run for Congress "for the foreseeable future," she told us, countering persistent speculation she might seek the seat of her father, House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C. She noted a recent story reporting her sister, Jennifer Clyburn Reed, an educator, is ready to enter politics and is interested in their father's seat. The elder Clyburn, 78, says he doesn't know if his daughter "will run for office, but I know if she is planning to run for my seat, she’s going to have to wait for awhile.” Incompas announced Wednesday Mignon Clyburn will lead a campaign to boost tech innovation and inclusion in America's heartland (see Notebook at end of 1902270018).
Ex-FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn doesn't plan to run for Congress "for the foreseeable future," she told us, countering persistent speculation she might seek the seat of her father, House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C. She noted a recent story reporting her sister, Jennifer Clyburn Reed, an educator, is ready to enter politics and is interested in their father's seat. The elder Clyburn, 78, says he doesn't know if his daughter "will run for office, but I know if she is planning to run for my seat, she’s going to have to wait for awhile.” Incompas announced Wednesday Mignon Clyburn will lead a campaign to boost tech innovation and inclusion in America's heartland (see Notebook at end of 1902270018).
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and industry officials are open to passing a federal privacy law that’s stronger than California’s. Cantwell suggested during the committee’s first privacy hearing in 2019 that federal law should be stronger, at a minimum. Wicker sounded hopeful about prospects for privacy legislation during a later Incompas event, saying it's one of his “must-pass” priorities for the committee this year (see 1902270018).
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said Wednesday he favors reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act, one of several communications policy issues the committee is “intent on moving” on this year. Wicker said during an Incompas event he is bullish about advancing privacy legislation but less certain about prospects for bills on net neutrality and improving conditions for 5G. Other federal officials meanwhile noted there's no 5G "killer app" yet.
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said Wednesday he favors reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act, one of several communications policy issues the committee is “intent on moving” on this year. Wicker said during an Incompas event he is bullish about advancing privacy legislation but less certain about prospects for bills on net neutrality and improving conditions for 5G. Other federal officials meanwhile noted there's no 5G "killer app" yet.
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and industry officials are open to passing a federal privacy law that’s stronger than California’s. Cantwell suggested during the committee’s first privacy hearing in 2019 that federal law should be stronger, at a minimum. Wicker sounded hopeful about prospects for privacy legislation during a later Incompas event, saying it's one of his “must-pass” priorities for the committee this year (see 1902270018).
Ballard Spahr adds Travis Wilson and Ronald Poelman, both ex-Jones Waldo, as partners-business and finance, with tech focus ... Sprint Vice President-Federal and State Regulatory Government Affairs Charles McKee resigns from Incompas board as company withdraws from trade group (see 1902130072) ... Akamai promotes Ed McGowan to executive vice president-chief financial officer, effective March 1, succeeding Jim Benson, who retires, but remains an executive adviser for “an extended transition period.”
Ballard Spahr adds Travis Wilson and Ronald Poelman, both ex-Jones Waldo, as partners-business and finance, with tech focus ... Wikimedia Foundation appoints Janeen Uzzell, ex-General Electric, chief operating officer, and Valerie D’Costa, ex-World Bank, chief-community engagement ... Akamai promotes Ed McGowan to executive vice president-chief financial officer, effective March 1, succeeding Jim Benson, who retires, but remains an executive adviser for “an extended transition period.”