Nextgov - Authors - Josh Smithhttp://www.nextgov.comen-usFri, 14 Dec 2012 09:24:07 -0500U.S. officials refuse to sign new U.N. telecom treatyhttp://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2012/12/us-officials-refuse-sign-new-un-telecom-treaty/60166/Concerns over Internet control prevailed.Josh Smith, National JournalFri, 14 Dec 2012 09:24:07 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2012/12/us-officials-refuse-sign-new-un-telecom-treaty/60166/CIO BriefingOsamu Honda/AP file photoFCC gives DISH permission for cellular network http://www.nextgov.com/big-data/2012/12/fcc-gives-dish-permission-cellular-network/60106/The commission voted to require DISH to restrict the use of some of its airwaves so it doesn't interfere with the neighboring spectrum.Josh Smith, National JournalWed, 12 Dec 2012 09:12:51 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/big-data/2012/12/fcc-gives-dish-permission-cellular-network/60106/Big Data grafxart/Shutterstock.com Verizon: Free speech at heart of net-neutrality casehttp://www.nextgov.com/big-data/2012/11/verizon-free-speech-heart-net-neutrality-case/59816/Telecom says compares carriers to newspapers in case.Josh Smith, National JournalThu, 29 Nov 2012 10:31:50 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/big-data/2012/11/verizon-free-speech-heart-net-neutrality-case/59816/Big Dataaslysun/Shutterstock.com Software execs plugging into Congress, agencies during annual strategy summithttp://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2012/11/software-execs-plugging-congress-agencies-during-annual-strategy-summit/59778/Executives want U.S. officials to use trade negotiations to ensure that markets are open and that countries respect IP rights.Josh Smith, Government ExecutiveWed, 28 Nov 2012 11:00:00 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2012/11/software-execs-plugging-congress-agencies-during-annual-strategy-summit/59778/CybersecurityPablo Martinez Monsivais/AP file photoPatent and Trademark Office director to depart http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2012/11/patent-and-trademark-office-director-depart/59743/David Kappos has led the PTO since August 2009.Josh Smith, National JournalTue, 27 Nov 2012 10:34:58 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2012/11/patent-and-trademark-office-director-depart/59743/CIO BriefingPaul Sancya/APFCC circulates proposals to repurpose, auction spectrumhttp://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/11/fcc-circulates-proposals-repurpose-auction-spectrum/59679/The most-watched proposals circulating at the agency involve a swath of spectrum that Dish Network wants to use to build a network.Josh Smith, National JournalWed, 21 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/11/fcc-circulates-proposals-repurpose-auction-spectrum/59679/MobileChairman Julius Genachowski announced several proposals on Tuesday evening.FCCFinding unified voice proves elusive for tech-industry groupshttp://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2012/11/finding-unified-voice-proves-elusive-tech-industry-groups/59678/Efforts to consolidate are "100 percent dead," officials say.Josh Smith, National JournalWed, 21 Nov 2012 09:09:36 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2012/11/finding-unified-voice-proves-elusive-tech-industry-groups/59678/CIO Briefing jeka84/Shutterstock.com McConnell open to revisiting cybersecurity bill http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2012/11/mcconnell-open-revisiting-cybersecurity-bill/59558/Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says December is a possible time for discussion.Josh Smith, National JournalThu, 15 Nov 2012 15:45:02 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2012/11/mcconnell-open-revisiting-cybersecurity-bill/59558/CybersecuritySenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says December is a possible time for discussion.J. Scott Applewhite/AP Cybersecurity bill falls short in Senate, againhttp://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2012/11/cybersecurity-bill-falls-short-senate-again/59538/Lack of action sets stage for an executive order implementing new policies.Josh Smith, National JournalThu, 15 Nov 2012 07:17:11 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2012/11/cybersecurity-bill-falls-short-senate-again/59538/CybersecurityJ. Scott Applewhite/AP Cybersecurity bill’s outlook still bleakhttp://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2012/11/cybersecurity-bills-outlook-still-bleak/59500/Bill had failed to advance in the Senate in August.Josh Smith, National JournalWed, 14 Nov 2012 09:26:45 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2012/11/cybersecurity-bills-outlook-still-bleak/59500/CybersecurityJ. Scott Applewhite/AP Petraeus investigation highlights fight over digital surveillance lawshttp://www.nextgov.com/cloud-computing/2012/11/petraeus-investigation-highlights-fight-over-digital-surveillance-laws/59463/Digital detective work provides rare insight into FBI methods.Josh SmithTue, 13 Nov 2012 08:21:57 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/cloud-computing/2012/11/petraeus-investigation-highlights-fight-over-digital-surveillance-laws/59463/CloudFBI agents carry computers and boxes of printed documents from Paula Broadwell's home Tuesday.Chuck Burton/APFTC takes on 'Rachel from cardholder services'http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/11/ftc-takes-rachel-cardholder-services/59221/The agency accuses companies of deceptive practices.Josh SmithFri, 02 Nov 2012 08:52:23 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/11/ftc-takes-rachel-cardholder-services/59221/Mobile"At the FTC, Rachel from Cardholder Services is public enemy number one," FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz said.Manuel Balce Ceneta/APFCC: Cellular and broadband is improving in Sandy's wakehttp://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/11/fcc-cellphone-and-broadband-improving-sandys-wake/59184/Restoration helps recovery efforts, but outages linger.Josh Smith, National JournalThu, 01 Nov 2012 07:07:40 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/11/fcc-cellphone-and-broadband-improving-sandys-wake/59184/MobileA New York woman checks her voicemail the night after the storm on her phone.Tina Fineberg/APOfficials: Competition, commercial agreements should govern Internethttp://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2012/10/officials-competition-commercial-agreements-should-govern-internet/59170/UN control has some worried about the future of telecommunications.Josh Smith, National JournalWed, 31 Oct 2012 14:16:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2012/10/officials-competition-commercial-agreements-should-govern-internet/59170/CIO BriefingVilmos Varga/Shutterstock.com Natural disasters become battlegrounds in spectrum fighthttp://www.nextgov.com/health/2012/10/natural-disasters-become-battlegrounds-spectrum-fight/59155/Both broadcasters and wireless companies are quick to insist that they’re not interested in exploiting disasters for political and commercial gain.Josh Smith, National JournalWed, 31 Oct 2012 10:41:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/health/2012/10/natural-disasters-become-battlegrounds-spectrum-fight/59155/HealthAmbulances wait outside New York University Tisch Hospital during the storm.John Minchillo/APHealth care group puts focus on current cybersecurity efforts http://www.nextgov.com/health/2012/10/health-care-group-puts-focus-current-cybersecurity-efforts/59154/Congress is expected to revisit cybersecurity legislation before the end of the year and the White House is considering an executive order on the issue.Josh Smith, Government ExecutiveWed, 31 Oct 2012 10:00:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/health/2012/10/health-care-group-puts-focus-current-cybersecurity-efforts/59154/Healthrangizzz/Shutterstock.com FCC: Communications outages could get worse http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/10/fcc-communications-cutages-could-get-worse/59152/Post-Sandy flooding will likely impede restoration efforts.Josh Smith, National JournalWed, 31 Oct 2012 09:48:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/10/fcc-communications-cutages-could-get-worse/59152/MobileThe storm flooded much of Hoboken, N.J.Charles Sykes/APInternet, phone companies brace for Hurricane Sandyhttp://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/10/internet-phone-companies-brace-hurricane-sandy/59097/High winds, rain and possible power outages have the potential to play havoc on networksJosh Smith, National JournalMon, 29 Oct 2012 13:21:16 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/10/internet-phone-companies-brace-hurricane-sandy/59097/MobileLine crews and support personnel leave from Ohio and head to New Jersey in advance of Hurricane Sandy.FirstEnergy Corp./APSurvey: Campaign contributors stick to traditional tools http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/10/survey-campaign-contributors-stick-traditional-tools/59040/In person, phone and mail still the top ways to donate over e-mail and text.Josh Smith, National JournalThu, 25 Oct 2012 17:31:49 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/10/survey-campaign-contributors-stick-traditional-tools/59040/MobileFCC: 'Bill shock' plan on track to reduce surprise chargeshttp://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/10/fcc-bill-shock-plan-track-reduce-surprise-charges/58861/The plan would make telecoms provide their customers with alerts when they approach or exceed plan limits.Josh Smith, National JournalThu, 18 Oct 2012 10:02:21 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/10/fcc-bill-shock-plan-track-reduce-surprise-charges/58861/MobileFCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said he wanted to make sure "this agreement was effective for consumers. "FCCReid vows to revive cybersecurity bill when Congress returnshttp://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2012/10/reid-vows-revive-cybersecurity-bill-when-congress-returns/58770/Bill discussion could give administration cover for executive order.Josh Smith, National JournalMon, 15 Oct 2012 11:06:02 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2012/10/reid-vows-revive-cybersecurity-bill-when-congress-returns/58770/CybersecurityJulie Jacobson/APGAO blasts location-tracking privacy policieshttp://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/10/gao-blasts-location-tracking-privacy-policies/58735/Report says companies aren't providing consumers with clear information.Josh Smith, National JournalFri, 12 Oct 2012 08:11:19 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/10/gao-blasts-location-tracking-privacy-policies/58735/MobileSen. Al Franken, D-Minn., endorsed "a fundamental right to privacy."J. Scott Applewhite/AP Federal investments caused 'real harm' to emerging tech, former official sayshttp://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2012/10/former-ntia-official-criticizes-government-investment/58713/Past NTIA administrator John Kneuer blames Obama Administration for favoring political allies.Josh Smith, National JournalThu, 11 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2012/10/former-ntia-official-criticizes-government-investment/58713/CIO BriefingFlickr user dfarberGOP lawmakers knock FCC broadband testing http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/10/gop-lawmakers-knock-fcc-broadband-testing/58673/Agency spent $1 million in stimulus funds on British firm to evaluate network.Josh Smith, National JournalWed, 10 Oct 2012 08:27:44 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/10/gop-lawmakers-knock-fcc-broadband-testing/58673/MobileRep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., was one of the letter's authors.Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP file photoChinese telecom giant blasts House reporthttp://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2012/10/chinese-telecom-giant-blasts-house-report/58644/Huawei denies accusations that Chinese companies undermine American security.Josh Smith, National JournalTue, 09 Oct 2012 06:59:34 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2012/10/chinese-telecom-giant-blasts-house-report/58644/CybersecurityRep. Michael Rogers, R-Mich., said that investigators could come to no other conclusion than that Chinese telecommunications companies pose threats to national security. Carlos Osorio/AP file photo