Digital Government

Groups urge Obama to adopt national broadband strategy

Coalition issues plan calling from affordable rates, computer training, faster speeds and wider deployment in underserved rural areas.

Digital Government

Key tech players aid Obama transition behind the scenes

Roster of communication executives and former officials leave some wondering whether academics selected to lead FCC review will actually be calling the shots.

Digital Government

Tech firms back two Senate Commerce Republicans

Lawmakers have pro-business records and voted for massive telecommunications deregulation bill.

Digital Government

Tech czar might rule policy under Obama

FCC commissioner Jonathan Adelstein is viewed as a contender for the position of chief technology officer if Democrats win the White House.

Digital Government

Prospect of delayed spectrum auction riles key lawmaker

House Homeland Security Intelligence Subcommittee chairwoman worries virtually no progress has been made on network for first responders.

Modernization

Mobile service providers unhappy with FCC auction plan

Companies argue the proposal by chairman Kevin Martin would interfere with their operations in adjacent airwaves and impose conditions that largely benefit one bidder.

Emerging Tech

Key lawmakers dial up the action on enhanced 911 bill

Legislation would enable emergency dispatchers to identify the address, name and phone number of callers who use an Internet-based phone service

Digital Government

Deal on rival e911 bills hinges on access to databases

Contention surrounds question of whether telecoms should be allowed to access 911 records for petitions seeking regulatory relief from the FCC.