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Docket Number: 180427421-8421-01
NTIA, on behalf of the Department of Commerce (Department), is requesting comment on actions that can be taken to improve the quality and accuracy of broadband availability data, particularly in rural areas, as part of the activities directed by Congress in the…
Cross-posted with NTIA
By Maureen Lewis, Director, Minority Telecommunications Development, Office of Policy Analysis and Development
On May 9, 2018, the U.S. Commerce Department brought together more than 100 small businesses for matchmaking opportunities with AT&T and five first-tier…
Cross posted from National League of Cities: CitySpeak.
This is a guest post by Karen Perry, senior policy analyst with the National Telecommunication and Information Administration’s BroadbandUSA program
Across America, broadband and digital technologies power businesses — making the lack of…
Cross-posted with the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Ed. note: This post is part of a series for Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) May 6-12, showcasing the vast and diverse work of Commerce employees collectively working together to deliver important services that are helping the American…
Volume 3 | Issue 5 | May 2018
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BroadbandUSA Technical Assistance to Rural Communities
May 14-21, 2018 marks the 6th annual national Infrastructure Week, so BroadbandUSA is focusing this month on connectivity in…
Cross-posted with NTIA
As demand for spectrum for commercial use continues to grow, policymakers are exploring spectrum sharing as a way to expand capacity while still fulfilling the needs of federal agencies. This model can work only if rules are designed to maximize the value of spectrum…
Remarks of David J. Redl, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information,
at CTIA's Race to 5G Summit, Washington, D.C., April 19, 2018
--As Prepared for Delivery--
Thank you. It’s great to be here and see such widespread commitment to the United States winning the race to 5G…
Cross-posted with National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
By David J. Redl, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator
April 8-14 marks this year’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, when we take time to appreciate and thank…
Volume 3 | Issue 4 | April 2018
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Smart States and Broadband
Last year, the National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices began discussions about a new Smart States Initiative.
The NGA has being looking…
by Doug Kinkoph, Associate Administrator, Office of Telecommunications and Information Applications
Nationwide broadband connectivity is the aspirational goal bringing together broadband leaders for the March 20 Tennessee Broadband Summit in Nashville. The event, sponsored jointly by NTIA and the…