New broadband entry or even just the threat of it is spurring incumbent providers to upgrade their high-speed internet services, but municipalities need to think things through before launching their own projects, said speakers on a live-streamed panel at the Mountain Connect session in Keystone, Colorado. They also said an Obama administration effort to push federal agencies and departments to facilitate broadband deployment will require a "culture change." In another live-streamed session, a Google Fiber official highlighted the company's efforts to offer broadband connections and services, plus its recommendations for improving municipal processes.
Some industry observers question whether the NTIA’s request for comments on government policies to promote IoT is likely to have much effect on policy. Early filings made available by commenters largely track arguments that have been made many times in other forums (see 1606030045). Many of the commenters advised the NTIA the best course is for the government to avoid additional regulation. NTIA posted comments late Monday.
Some industry observers question whether the NTIA’s request for comments on government policies to promote IoT is likely to have much effect on policy. Early filings made available by commenters largely track arguments that have been made many times in other forums (see 1606030045). Many of the commenters advised the NTIA the best course is for the government to avoid additional regulation. NTIA posted comments late Monday.
Some industry observers question whether the NTIA’s request for comments on government policies to promote IoT is likely to have much effect on policy. Early filings made available by commenters largely track arguments that have been made many times in other forums (see 1606030045). Many of the commenters advised the NTIA the best course is for the government to avoid additional regulation. NTIA posted comments late Monday.
FirstNet got multiple bids from companies or groups of companies interested in helping build a national network for first responders, FirstNet Vice Chairman Jeff Johnson confirmed Monday. Responses to a FirstNet request for proposals were due last week (see 1605310058). Johnson spoke at a public meeting of FirstNet’s Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) streamed from San Diego. AT&T and Verizon are considered likely bidders for the contract; T-Mobile took itself out of the running.
The government should let the IoT develop, with no need for IoT-specific regulation, CTIA told NTIA, responding to a request for comment on the government's role in encouraging the growth of the IoT (see 1604060030). The FTC counseled NTIA to take into account the benefits of IoT but also the threats, especially to security and consumer privacy. CTA encouraged the government to listen to industry. NTIA hasn't posted comments (see 1606020059), which were due Thursday. NTIA plans to release a green paper with a set of recommendations.
The government should let the IoT develop, with no need for IoT-specific regulation, CTIA told NTIA, responding to a request for comment on the government's role in encouraging the growth of the IoT (see 1604060030). The FTC counseled NTIA to take into account the benefits of IoT but also the threats, especially to security and consumer privacy. CTA encouraged the government to listen to industry. NTIA hasn't posted comments (see 1606020059), which were due Thursday. NTIA plans to release a green paper with a set of recommendations.
The government should let the IoT develop, with no need for IoT-specific regulation, CTIA told NTIA, responding to a request for comment on the government's role in encouraging the growth of the IoT (see 1604060030). The FTC counseled NTIA to take into account the benefits of IoT but also the threats, especially to security and consumer privacy. CTA encouraged the government to listen to industry. NTIA hasn't posted comments (see 1606020059), which were due Thursday. NTIA plans to release a green paper with a set of recommendations.
The FCC plans at its June 24 meeting to consider an NPRM aimed at streamlining and increasing the transparency of executive branch reviews involving commission license/permit applicants with foreign ownership interests. The FCC also plans to vote at the meeting on an order to require undersea cable operator licensees to report communications network outages, said a tentative agenda issued Friday. Also on tap is an order on hurricane alerts.
The World Customs Organization on June 3 released its latest tariff classification rulings, as well as changes to the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes and amendments to the WCO Compendium of Classification Opinions, from the 57th session of the Harmonized System Committee (HSC) in March (here). Importers or exporters should verify implementation of these decisions in the relevant country before relying upon them, said the WCO.