Digital Government
FTC 'Do Not Call' Numbers Get 375,000 Robocalls Every Month
New tech is making it easier for telemarketers to make calls and hide from law enforcement.
Emerging Tech
How Puerto Rico is Rebuilding Its Network Three Months After Maria
Puerto Rico's post-Maria communications effort could serve as a disaster-response playbook for other governments.
Emerging Tech
Hurricane Maria Has Made Puerto Rico a Testbed for New Technology
Government, tech companies, and nonprofits have all worked to bring the US territory back online.
Emerging Tech
Third Time's a Charm? NOAA Reschedules Next-Gen Weather Satellite Launch
Wind delayed the two previous launch dates.
Modernization
Cutting Regulations Could Entice 5G Network Investment, says FCC Commissioner
Nationwide high-speed internet promises many benefits but still relies on private companies to foot the infrastructure bill.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Government’s Hurricane-Hunting Satellite Scheduled to Launch Next Month
NOAA's sending a high-powered replacement into space to boost its weather forecasting capabilities.
Emerging Tech
FCC Approves Google's Project Loon to Go to Puerto Rico
Giant floating balloons could help Puerto Rico communicate again.
Digital Government
After Harvey Took Out Communications, FEMA Set Up Its Own
The agency’s D.C.-based command center keeps feds on the same page in the wake of the storm.
Digital Government
FCC Asks for Help Fixing Faulty Broadband Provider Data
The agency wants to correct and refine information on broadband coverage in different areas of the country.
Digital Government
FCC to Spend Billions to Bring the Broadband to Rural America
The agency made it official at its August meeting.
Emerging Tech
Microsoft to Expand Broadband in Rural Areas
The tech giant wants to bring more internet to more people.
Digital Government
Air Traffic Control Can Text Flight Crews. FAA Says It's Safer Than Radio, But Is It Secure?
A watchdog wants to ensure outsiders can’t interfere with flight safety communications.
Digital Government
Scrambling the message: AT&T launches encrypted voice service for feds
New encryption technology offers secure calls for government, law enforcement users.
Digital Government
Army tests electronic, updatable manuals for the field
The Army is testing a variety of applications and devices, including a Kindle, six iPads and an Entourage Edge, as potential platforms for battlefield systems manuals.
Digital Government
iPad: 10 reasons feds should be eager
The GCN Lab finds 10 reasons why feds will love the iPad, starting with a couple of things it doesn't have.
Digital Government
iPad: 10 reasons feds should be wary
The GCN Lab has offered 10 reasons(plus a bonus reason) why iPads would be good for government use. But what's right for one user isn't always right for another. So here are 10 reasons why government employees might want to take a pass.
Digital Government