Digital Government

How to Leave a Comment for the FCC About Net Neutrality

Final public comments are due tomorrow, Aug. 30, by end of day, eastern time.

Modernization

FAA, FCC tackle hurricane complications

Unauthorized drones in the air over hurricane disaster zone and telecommunications outages are among the myriad issues facing response agencies as Hurricane Harvey churns through Texas.

People

David Bray leaving government for community internet coalition

FCC CIO pivots from plans to join National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Cybersecurity

Dems want more data on FCC DDoS attacks

As the net neutrality debate heats up, a two lawmakers want more details on a reported attempt to disrupt the FCC's commenting system back in May.

Digital Government

FCC sets criteria for state FirstNet networks

FCC approves review measures for states' alternative plans to connect to the FirstNet nationwide wireless emergency responder network.

Digital Government

Bray to join NGA as chief venture officer

The FCC CIO is taking his change agent game to the intelligence community.

Modernization

White House funds federal spectrum study

OMB funds research on how to consolidate multiple federal radar capabilities to free up government-owned spectrum for the commercial market.

Modernization

AT&T seeks tough standards for FirstNet opt-outs

Telecom providers argue about the role and impact of state-run networks on FirstNet's nationwide public safety broadband network.

Cybersecurity

Lawmakers seek answers on alleged FCC DDoS attack

Five Democratic senators are seeking an FBI investigation into possible cyberattacks on the Federal Communication Commission's online comment system.

Digital Government

Impersonated Net Neutrality Commenters Want FCC Investigation

A group of letter writers say their information was used fraudulently to post anti-net neutrality comments.

Modernization

Agencies face static in spectrum relocation

Although the Spectrum Relocation Fund addresses the perennial issue of migrating agencies off of scarce spectrum, more innovation and perseverance is required.

Modernization

Does buying cloud services have to be this hard?

The acquisition options are getting better, but many agencies are still relying on workarounds.

Digital Government

Get Ready for Another Net Neutrality Rumble

Senators also face a cyber-heavy schedule including a Russian election interference hearing.

Acquisition

FCC honored again for cloud embrace

The agency is now the only two-time CIO 100 winner from government and is working to smooth other organizations' path to the cloud

Digital Government

Verizon Claims FCC Is Not Reversing Net Neutrality Rules Two Days After FCC Chairman Suggests It Is

Although Verizon has publicly said it supports net neutrality rules, the company has also played a significant role in impeding the regulations.

Cybersecurity

House panel seeks new rules for Stingrays

Technology used by law enforcement agencies to track the location of a cell phone needs to be better regulated, a House report concluded.

Modernization

Cloud adoption slowed by culture, even with FedRAMP

Cloud adoption, some agency execs say, continues to be a slow and frustrating slog.

Modernization

ISPs can help thwart DDoS attacks, but authorities may be lacking

As the recent attack on a key internet support company shut down other major online companies, telecom providers were ready to help but faced a legal obstacle.