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Here's a link to my paper published today on why the FCC's impending classification of broadband as a telecommunications service and application of utility-style regulation could be overturned in a major questions doctrine appeal to the Supreme Court. A lot could happen between now and then, but I thought it worth the look. https://lnkd.in/ekgNanD8

The Federal Communications Commission’s powers to classify and regulate broadband internet access service rest upon some basic precepts of administrative law, which nonetheless continually shift. In this article, author Tejas N. Narechania (University of California, Berkeley - School of Law) considers the implications of these developments in administrative law for broadband... #antitrust #techREG #broadband #internetaccess #administrativelaw #competitionlaw #internet #connectivity #digitaleconomy

This is part 2 and comes with a report -- PDF. We believe it is not OK for a government agency to have advisory committees that are made up of the industry players-- and their associations, and many nonprofits that receive money from the industry. Simply put, when the votes come done or the working papers are complete, the industry used its influence and financial clout --- with the intent to create public policies that harm the public, more than help. And with the current $150 billion on the table being given out, including $42 billion for BEAD, is it any wonder that the companies will be getting a large sum of the money. -- and NOT solving the Digital Divide. And all of the companies-- wireline, wireless, broadband, internet, cable TV and phone are all holding hands and not competing. Part 1 and 2 document a cursory look at the flows of money on the FCC diversity council..

CONTENT-TECHNOLOGY.COM ABC MD Proposes Changes to Prominence and Anti-Siphoning Bill. In a statement to an Australian Senate hearing on Communications Legislation Amendments to include Prominence and updated Anti-siphoning rules, ABC Managing Director, David Anderson, has identified what he calls weaknesses […] The post ABC MD Proposes Changes to Prominence and Anti-Siphoning Bill appeared first on Content + Technology. http://ow.ly/EqBu105jQ4I

The RED book - alignment of Federal Agency’s Telecommunications Policy and Programs starts here Chapter 1 authority and Chapter 2… Title 47 - Commercialization https://lnkd.in/ef-Y-QUF

Saudi Arabia CST Opens Public Consultation on Light Licensing Regulations for 6 GHz Band. Public Consultations Subject: “Light Licensing Regulations Annex for the 6 GHz Frequency Band” Public Consultations Start Date: 23-10-2024 Public Consultations End Date: 20-11-2024 Public Consultations Description In accordance with the Telecommunications and Information Technology Act (the Act) and its Bylaw, the CST Ordinance (Ordinance), and to promote the optimal use of the frequency spectrum, foster emerging wireless technologies, establish a competitive and equitable environment, and enhance transparency and clarity in spectrum management within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, CST has issued light licensing regulations for the 6 GHz frequency band. CST seeks to gather stakeholder feedback on the Light Licensing Regulations for the 6 GHz Frequency Band. The regulation includes the mechanism that the CST will rely on to enable high-power applications while ensuring coexistence with the incumbent uses in the band, such as fixed point to point and fixed-satellite services, in line with the outcomes of the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23). The primary objective of the light licensing. Link: https://lnkd.in/dakMdBzP #TypeApproval #homologation #Quality #RegulatoryCompliance #TeamWork #Certification #MarketAccess #CustomerSatisfaction #productCertification #CoC #CST #KSA

The new legislation aims to increase coordination between 130 federal broadband programs and 15 different agencies.

The European Commission today published a so-called White Paper in which it proposes a new approach to building Digital Infrastructure in Europe. At the same time, public consultations on regulatory changes and leveling the playing field have been launched. It is safe to say that the current policy of the European Union will unfortunately result in the fact that we will not achieve the goals in the digital decade. This is not possible in the current legal order, hence it is good that the Commission is making an attempt to change it and fill the investment gap of more than 174 billion euros. Link to white paper https://lnkd.in/dZKuC_SB #DigitalInfrastructureAct #connectivity #DigitalDecade

2023 w.e.f. today, i.e., July 05, 2024. The Telecommunication Act 2023 aims to amend and consolidate the law relating to development, expansion and operation of telecommunication services and telecommunication networks; assignment of spectrum; and for matters connected therewith.5 Jul 2024

ICYMI: The European Commission has published the responses to its “How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?” white paper, issued in April. The white paper represents the priorities of the outgoing European Commission, which may soon change following the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as its president. Still, the white paper and its responses will likely inform the Commission’s future priorities. As we reported previously, the section on spectrum policy includes several polarizing ideas, such as a proposal that 6G auction timings should be harmonised across the European Union and that 3G switch-off should be coordinated across Member States. Some of those who responded to the European Commission's consultation on its digital infrastructure white paper thought it focused on the right problems, but many felt it proposed the wrong solutions. https://lnkd.in/eNywb5-V