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American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report
This report outlines a vision for how the Federal Government can increase broadband access and actions that Agencies are taking to increase private-sector investment in broadband. Previous attempts to expand broadband connectivity have made progress and provided valuable lessons that guide this Initiative. The report’s recommendations are grouped into three categories: streamlining Federal permitting processes to speed broadband deployment, leveraging Federal assets to lower the cost of broadband buildouts, and maximizing the impact of Federal funding.
Request for Comments on Developing a Sustainable Spectrum Strategy for America’s Future
On behalf of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) requests comments from interested parties with regard to development of a comprehensive, long-term national spectrum strategy. NTIA seeks broad input from interested stakeholders, including private industry, academia, civil society, and other experts.
NTIA Guidance on Reporting Future Spectrum Requirements
With this memorandum and enclosed guidance, NTIA, on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce, specifies the format and time period for executive branch departments and agencies preparing reports to NTIA on anticipated future spectrum requirements. The attached guidance requests that agencies provide anticipated future spectrum requirements over a 15-year period in their reports to the Secretary. It defines “future spectrum requirements” and specifies the format for the report.
Notice of 01/11/2019 Nevada Broadband Workshop
NTIA's BroadbandUSA Program will host a Broadband Workshop in Carson City, Nevada on January 11, 2019. The purpose of the Workshop is to engage the public and stakeholders with information to accelerate broadband connectivity, improve digital inclusion, and support local priorities. The Workshop will provide information on topics including local broadband planning, funding, and engagement with service providers.
Archive of Transition Plans and Transition Data for the 1755 – 1780 MHz Band
Archive of Transition Plans for the 1695 – 1710 MHz Band
Webcast Archive of 11/06/18 Meeting on Promoting Software Component Transparency
Part 1 - Introduction
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Letter to ICANN Board Chair Chalaby on post-employment restrictions
On October 26, NTIA Administrator David Redl sent a letter to ICANN Board of Directors Chair Cherine Chalaby raising a concern about an accountability deficit at ICANN. The letter states that "[r]ecent ICANN senior staff departures have highlighted that ICANN lacks post-employment restrictions," and recommends an immediate review as well as "cooling off periods" as a potential solution "to ensure that conflicts of interest or appearances of unethical behavior are minimized."