FCC okays exchange carriers shutting down aging infrastructure. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in August of this year, approved the retirement of outdated copper telephone service lines by…
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State Department’s SATCOM Enhances Global Embassy Connectivity
The initiative offers affordable and reliable satellite communications for crisis response. State Department Chief Information Officer Kelly Fletcher is working to enhance the satellite communications (SATCOM) infrastructure to…
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FTC Warns Consumers of Scammers Impersonating Agency Staff
Imposters make claims of contest wins or money owed. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released an alert to consumers about the increase in scammers impersonating FTC staff…
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Defense Department Tests Cutting-Edge Techniques
Joint Technology Readiness Experimentation tests resilient communications. The Department of Defense collaborated with the Indiana National Guard to conduct the first joint Technology Readiness Experimentation, called TREX23-1, event…
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Commerce Secretary Appoints New FirstNet Chair
Richard Carrizzo has been a board member for several years. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that Richard Carrizzo will serve as the next Board Chair of the…
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FCC Issues Disclosure Advisory
Agency reminds companies of the obligation to disclose foreign ownership and investments. A recent Enforcement Advisory was issued by the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau to remind…
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Senator Raises Concerns About FirstNet Mobile Network
Requests cybersecurity reports from the Department of Commerce. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon wrote a letter this week expressing concerns about the lack of cybersecurity for FirstNet, the…
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USDA Appoints Key Senior Staff Positions
New officials will begin leading department offices in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the new leaders who will be joining their offices in Washington,…
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