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 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
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.
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