Communications
COVID-19 Forces a New Approach to Public Health Communications
No one likes to wait for answers to questions regarding health issues, especially when there is a lot of uncertainty and conflicting information.
Thune Bill Would Make Network Security an Official Objective of Trade Deals
Senators introduced the legislation in preparation for upcoming bilateral negotiations.
Nokia and Ericsson Defend Collaboration with Chinese Entities During Senator’s Inquiry
Senators want to help the companies compete against Huawei, but China touches everyone’s supply chain.
House Bill Wants to Curb Foreign Robocallers Targeting Americans
The legislation would create a task force to crack down on malicious calls that originate outside the U.S.
Presidential Advisers Set Timeline for Report on Options to Secure 5G Networks
Officials reaffirmed the administration’s view that software-defined networking is the best way to secure next-gen telecommunications.
The Night Sky Will Never Be the Same
Elon Musk’s plan for worldwide internet has sent bright artificial, lights streaking through the dark.
Justice Files ‘First-of-its-Kind Enforcement Action’ Against Robocall Carriers
The department is suing a handful of companies that were repeatedly warned they were facilitating fraudulent robocalls from organizations posing as government agencies and other businesses.
Presidential Advisers Expected to Push Software-Defined Networking for Secure Comms
Senate Commerce Committee is stockpiling legislation for coordinated investments in the tech.
Senators Unveil $1.2 Billion Plan to Develop Alternatives to Huawei’s 5G Equipment
The Federal Communications Commission would require certification to open standards to eliminate proprietary equipment.
The Role of 5G in Government
The technology is a critical piece of modernization.
EPA Could Save Taxpayers Thousands of Dollars Through Stronger Oversight of Mobile Phones
The agency “missed an opportunity” to better use $12,000 spent over two years on unnecessary voice and data services, watchdog finds.
Telecom, Software Industry Groups Push Back on Commerce’s Proposed Supply Chain Rule
One group suggested the proposed rule to ban U.S. entities from buying information technology from foreign adversaries could be illegal.
House Passes Trio of 5G Security Bills
Together, the measures aim to promote a safer rollout of the highly-anticipated, next-generation mobile networks.
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