The document summarizes recent developments in the telecommunications industry from the July 2012 FCC open meeting and other sources. Key topics discussed include:
1) New mapping tools and broadband technologies presented at the FCC meeting.
2) Items tentatively scheduled for the August FCC meeting regarding cable rules and wireless backhaul.
3) Requirements for television stations to post public files online beginning in August 2012.
3) Interoperability standards transmitted from the FCC to FirstNet for the nationwide public safety broadband network.
The document summarizes updates from the FCC and Congress regarding regulatory fees, spectrum transactions, and funding appropriations. It also provides updates on public safety broadband networks, the 4.9 GHz proceeding, conflicts of interest, Connect America funds, mobile phone health effects, cybersecurity legislation, the Tennis Channel carriage complaint, video competition reports, the mobility fund auction, E-Rate funding, USF/ICC reforms, and rural health care broadband support.
The document summarizes several FCC actions and industry developments:
1) The FCC will seek comment on proposals regarding voluntary incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum, mobile spectrum holdings, and updating satellite and earth station rules.
2) The FTC released a business guide for mobile application developers about marketing and privacy principles.
3) The FCC will forbear from certain foreign ownership restrictions for common carrier licenses under certain conditions.
4) An appeals court upheld an injunction against a company streaming TV without broadcaster consent.
Neither Fish Nor Fowl: New Strategies for Selective Regulation of Information Services, presented at 35th Annual Telecommunications Policy Research Conference
George Mason University School of Law, Arlington, Virginia September 28-30, 2007
At the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s annual Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C., we presented “Telecommunications 2016: The Challenges Facing Local Government and its Counsel.”
The document provides a summary of recent regulatory developments in the telecommunications industry. Key updates include:
- The FCC launched its incentive auction proceeding to reallocate broadcast TV spectrum for wireless use.
- The FCC opened a proceeding to consider limits on how much mobile spectrum individual companies can hold.
- T-Mobile and MetroPCS announced plans to merge, and Softbank reached a deal to acquire Sprint, both pending regulatory approval.
- The FCC proposed reforms to rules for foreign carriers seeking to enter the US telecom market and took other actions.
Cellphone Tower Regulation: Maximizing Revenue While Protecting Local InterestsBest Best and Krieger LLP
Joseph Van Eaton and Gerry Lederer, partners in the BB&K Washington, D.C. office, recently conducted an educational program on regulatory and transactional concerns arising from the siting or collocation of a wireless tower. The presentation focused on the impact of new FCC rules limiting local authority to control modifications of existing wireless facilities on siting regulation and on negotiations for use of public property to place wireless facilities.
This document summarizes a presentation on state franchising and renewal of telecommunications franchises. It discusses the status of state franchising laws across the US, with some states directly franchising services while others allow local franchising. It notes many state franchise agreements from 2006 will soon be up for renewal. Key questions around the renewal process and its implications are discussed, as well as the failure of promised benefits to materialize under state franchising laws, such as lower prices, improved customer service, and increased competition.
The document summarizes updates from the FCC and Congress regarding regulatory fees, spectrum transactions, and funding appropriations. It also provides updates on public safety broadband networks, the 4.9 GHz proceeding, conflicts of interest, Connect America funds, mobile phone health effects, cybersecurity legislation, the Tennis Channel carriage complaint, video competition reports, the mobility fund auction, E-Rate funding, USF/ICC reforms, and rural health care broadband support.
The document summarizes several FCC actions and industry developments:
1) The FCC will seek comment on proposals regarding voluntary incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum, mobile spectrum holdings, and updating satellite and earth station rules.
2) The FTC released a business guide for mobile application developers about marketing and privacy principles.
3) The FCC will forbear from certain foreign ownership restrictions for common carrier licenses under certain conditions.
4) An appeals court upheld an injunction against a company streaming TV without broadcaster consent.
Neither Fish Nor Fowl: New Strategies for Selective Regulation of Information Services, presented at 35th Annual Telecommunications Policy Research Conference
George Mason University School of Law, Arlington, Virginia September 28-30, 2007
At the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s annual Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C., we presented “Telecommunications 2016: The Challenges Facing Local Government and its Counsel.”
The document provides a summary of recent regulatory developments in the telecommunications industry. Key updates include:
- The FCC launched its incentive auction proceeding to reallocate broadcast TV spectrum for wireless use.
- The FCC opened a proceeding to consider limits on how much mobile spectrum individual companies can hold.
- T-Mobile and MetroPCS announced plans to merge, and Softbank reached a deal to acquire Sprint, both pending regulatory approval.
- The FCC proposed reforms to rules for foreign carriers seeking to enter the US telecom market and took other actions.
Cellphone Tower Regulation: Maximizing Revenue While Protecting Local InterestsBest Best and Krieger LLP
Joseph Van Eaton and Gerry Lederer, partners in the BB&K Washington, D.C. office, recently conducted an educational program on regulatory and transactional concerns arising from the siting or collocation of a wireless tower. The presentation focused on the impact of new FCC rules limiting local authority to control modifications of existing wireless facilities on siting regulation and on negotiations for use of public property to place wireless facilities.
This document summarizes a presentation on state franchising and renewal of telecommunications franchises. It discusses the status of state franchising laws across the US, with some states directly franchising services while others allow local franchising. It notes many state franchise agreements from 2006 will soon be up for renewal. Key questions around the renewal process and its implications are discussed, as well as the failure of promised benefits to materialize under state franchising laws, such as lower prices, improved customer service, and increased competition.
The Federal Trade Commission amends the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule to update definitions and requirements in light of technological changes since the rule was implemented in 2000. Key changes include modifying the definitions of operator, personal information, and child-directed websites. The amendments also update notice, consent, data security, and data retention requirements and allow for new consent methods and internal operations activities. The changes are intended to ensure COPPA continues protecting children's privacy online as technologies evolve.
This document summarizes several FCC developments that present threats and opportunities for Texas cities related to wireless infrastructure, telecommunications mergers, net neutrality, public safety networks, and cable franchising. Key points discussed include new FCC rules around wireless facility siting, pending mergers between major telecommunications providers that could impact competition and pricing, concerns about "fast lanes" on the internet, the development of a national public safety network, and FCC orders reconsidering cable franchising standards.
The document summarizes various recent actions by the FCC and other government entities related to technology and communications issues. It discusses efforts by lawmakers to allow collection of online sales taxes, FCC guidance on wireless infrastructure deployment, proposed rules regarding temporary wireless towers, revisions to experimental radio service rules, adoption of rules to promote in-flight internet, and other topics.
The document provides an overview of the process for transferring a cable franchise from one operator to another. It explains that franchising authorities have the right to approve or deny franchise transfers. This allows authorities to address outstanding issues and seek modifications as approval conditions. However, approving transfers too readily could limit the authority's ability to consider an operator's past performance during future renewal evaluations. The document provides guidance on leveraging the transfer process to benefit the community, outlines procedural and legal requirements, and addresses frequently asked questions about the transfer process.
Net neutrality in the US revolves around three key rules - no blocking, no throttling, and no paid prioritization. The FCC adopted these rules in February 2015 and they took effect in June 2015, but the debate around net neutrality dates back to the 1980s. The rules aim to prevent internet service providers from controlling the flow of online content and ensure equal access for all internet users and content providers. While these rules aim to benefit consumers, internet service providers argue it reduces their control over infrastructure and may lead to lawsuits and regulatory challenges.
Fixed broadband penetration is low in Bulgaria despite recent increases. Alternative operators develop fiber networks while illegal cable deployments and unauthorized access to incumbent infrastructure remain issues. The fixed market has shrunk due to mobile substitution and VoIP while bundling of services has increased competition. Regulators aim to improve broadband access through infrastructure sharing but face challenges from permitting delays and inconsistent laws.
MTA Telecom Policy: Local impact of USF & ICCAnn Treacy
A presentation made by Brent Christensen (of the MN Telecommunications Alliance) to the Minnesota Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee Jan 31 meeting – talking about the impact changes in USF and ICC will have on local consumers, providers and policymakers. (Jan 31, 2012)
The document summarizes the regulatory history of VoIP services in Minnesota from 2003 to the present. It discusses key events including:
- The PUC asserting jurisdiction over Vonage's nomadic VoIP service in 2003, which was challenged in federal court and ultimately preempted by the FCC.
- The FCC establishing a light-touch regulatory framework for IP-enabled services, including requirements around 911, USF contributions, and outage reporting.
- Ongoing litigation over the PUC's attempt to assert jurisdiction over Charter's fixed VoIP service, paralleling the earlier Vonage case.
- Consideration of state legislation in 2015-2016 to modernize VoIP regulation and preclude most economic
Tim Denton is the Commissioner of the CRTC (Canadian FCC). He spoke on Session 5: Muni Fiber Super Session at the Freedom to Connect 2009 conference.
If you'd like more info about the conference, see
http://freedom-to-connect.net/
Fast and reliable broadband service is a critical resource for regional economic development, growing and sustaining local businesses, and improving overall quality of life in communities. Developing broadband infrastructure and influencing policy have become increasingly important since the onset of the pandemic. Learn from members who will share promising practices from communities working to develop and assure coverage throughout the country.
-Jim Baldwin, Executive Director, Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission, Lebanon, VA
-David Cleveland, Executive Director, East Texas Council of Governments, Kilgore, TX
-Ryan Collins, Broadband Coordinator, Buckeye Hills Regional Council, Marietta, OH
-Moderator: Monique Boulet, CEO, Acadiana Planning Commission, Lafayette, LA
The big events relating to local telecommunications facility regulation and how they fit together; history of Section 332; subsequent case law; the FCC's "shot clock" ruling and Supreme Court case; other pieces to the puzzle.
This document summarizes key issues regarding communications laws and their effects on local authority. It discusses how federal laws have increasingly impacted local control over wireless facilities, compensation for use of public property, broadband deployment, and ensuring adequate communications services. It recommends that local governments review and revise ordinances, participate in federal proceedings, and devote resources to take advantage of rights and develop policy goals reflecting the changing landscape. It also provides an overview of relevant federal provisions and cases, and identifies risks to local revenues and public interest obligations from emerging technologies and proceedings.
The Minnesota Telephone Assistance Plan (TAP) and Federal Lifeline Program provide monthly discounts on telephone service for low-income households. Both programs are administered through a single application process and provide a $9.25 monthly discount. Eligibility is determined by income thresholds or participation in assistance programs. Recent FCC orders have expanded Lifeline to include broadband, set minimum service standards, and will phase down support for voice-only services by 2021. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and Department of Commerce oversee the programs, process applications, and conduct outreach to eligible households.
The FCC has commenced a new rulemaking proceeding to accelerate the deployment of wireless facilities and broadband. The rulemaking may limit local authority to regulate the placement and size of wireless facilities. It also threatens the ability of localities to prevent harm to environmentally and historically sensitive areas. Localities will need to participate in the proceeding to protect their interests from industry efforts to curb local regulatory power. The FCC is considering rules to implement Section 6409, which concerns modifications to existing wireless towers and base stations, and revisions to shot clock rules under Section 332 that impose deadlines for local permitting decisions.
This document discusses national standards versus local control of wireless siting issues. It provides an overview of the growth of the U.S. wireless industry from 1997 to 2012. It then summarizes the key rounds of national standards that have been established through the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the FCC's 2009 Shot Clock Order, the 2010 National Broadband Plan, the 2011 FCC Rights of Way and Wireless Siting NOI, the 2012 federal collocation statute, and 2013 FCC Guidance. It raises questions about the implications of the FCC's interpretation of the collocation statute and whether it could impact local control, safety, and aesthetics. It concludes by discussing the potential for future FCC rulemaking.
The document is the Communications Regulatory Commission's 2012 Performance and Accountability Report submitted to the Prime Minister of Mongolia.
It contains an overview of the telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal sectors in Mongolia, as well as a summary of the CRC's regulatory activities in 2012. It also includes the CRC's audited financial statements for 2012.
The report was prepared in accordance with Mongolian law and provides information on infrastructure development, regulatory frameworks, license classifications, consumer protection initiatives, radio frequency regulation, interconnection tariffs, key sector statistics, and the postal sector regulatory environment.
The big events relating to local permitting of wireless telecommunications facilities and how they fit together: Case law; the FCC "shot clock" ruling and Supreme Court case; Section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief Act and follow-on court decisions
UNDERSTANDING THE DEBATE OVER GOVERNMENT-OWNED BROADBAND NETWORKSEd Dodds
Context, Lessons Learned, and a Way Forward for Policy Makers Cedar Falls Case Study Charles M. Davidson Director, ACLP at New York Law School Michael J. Santorelli Director, ACLP at New York Law School From JUNE 2014
The FCC approved new net neutrality rules in a 3-2 party-line vote over the objections of Republican commissioners. The rules aim to increase transparency around network management practices and prohibit blocking of lawful content and "unreasonable discrimination". However, the rules do not apply equally to wireless providers and do not ban "paid prioritization". The regulations face challenges in Congress and the courts over whether the FCC has overstepped its regulatory authority.
This document discusses network neutrality and quality of experience issues related to increasing internet traffic volumes. It notes that internet traffic has increased dramatically in recent years due to factors like faster access networks and more powerful devices. This increased traffic has led to network congestion issues. The document explores debates around how to ensure neutral treatment of all internet traffic and how costs of network upgrades should be allocated. It also examines the roles of government regulation versus market forces in addressing these challenges.
The Federal Trade Commission amends the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule to update definitions and requirements in light of technological changes since the rule was implemented in 2000. Key changes include modifying the definitions of operator, personal information, and child-directed websites. The amendments also update notice, consent, data security, and data retention requirements and allow for new consent methods and internal operations activities. The changes are intended to ensure COPPA continues protecting children's privacy online as technologies evolve.
This document summarizes several FCC developments that present threats and opportunities for Texas cities related to wireless infrastructure, telecommunications mergers, net neutrality, public safety networks, and cable franchising. Key points discussed include new FCC rules around wireless facility siting, pending mergers between major telecommunications providers that could impact competition and pricing, concerns about "fast lanes" on the internet, the development of a national public safety network, and FCC orders reconsidering cable franchising standards.
The document summarizes various recent actions by the FCC and other government entities related to technology and communications issues. It discusses efforts by lawmakers to allow collection of online sales taxes, FCC guidance on wireless infrastructure deployment, proposed rules regarding temporary wireless towers, revisions to experimental radio service rules, adoption of rules to promote in-flight internet, and other topics.
The document provides an overview of the process for transferring a cable franchise from one operator to another. It explains that franchising authorities have the right to approve or deny franchise transfers. This allows authorities to address outstanding issues and seek modifications as approval conditions. However, approving transfers too readily could limit the authority's ability to consider an operator's past performance during future renewal evaluations. The document provides guidance on leveraging the transfer process to benefit the community, outlines procedural and legal requirements, and addresses frequently asked questions about the transfer process.
Net neutrality in the US revolves around three key rules - no blocking, no throttling, and no paid prioritization. The FCC adopted these rules in February 2015 and they took effect in June 2015, but the debate around net neutrality dates back to the 1980s. The rules aim to prevent internet service providers from controlling the flow of online content and ensure equal access for all internet users and content providers. While these rules aim to benefit consumers, internet service providers argue it reduces their control over infrastructure and may lead to lawsuits and regulatory challenges.
Fixed broadband penetration is low in Bulgaria despite recent increases. Alternative operators develop fiber networks while illegal cable deployments and unauthorized access to incumbent infrastructure remain issues. The fixed market has shrunk due to mobile substitution and VoIP while bundling of services has increased competition. Regulators aim to improve broadband access through infrastructure sharing but face challenges from permitting delays and inconsistent laws.
MTA Telecom Policy: Local impact of USF & ICCAnn Treacy
A presentation made by Brent Christensen (of the MN Telecommunications Alliance) to the Minnesota Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee Jan 31 meeting – talking about the impact changes in USF and ICC will have on local consumers, providers and policymakers. (Jan 31, 2012)
The document summarizes the regulatory history of VoIP services in Minnesota from 2003 to the present. It discusses key events including:
- The PUC asserting jurisdiction over Vonage's nomadic VoIP service in 2003, which was challenged in federal court and ultimately preempted by the FCC.
- The FCC establishing a light-touch regulatory framework for IP-enabled services, including requirements around 911, USF contributions, and outage reporting.
- Ongoing litigation over the PUC's attempt to assert jurisdiction over Charter's fixed VoIP service, paralleling the earlier Vonage case.
- Consideration of state legislation in 2015-2016 to modernize VoIP regulation and preclude most economic
Tim Denton is the Commissioner of the CRTC (Canadian FCC). He spoke on Session 5: Muni Fiber Super Session at the Freedom to Connect 2009 conference.
If you'd like more info about the conference, see
http://freedom-to-connect.net/
Fast and reliable broadband service is a critical resource for regional economic development, growing and sustaining local businesses, and improving overall quality of life in communities. Developing broadband infrastructure and influencing policy have become increasingly important since the onset of the pandemic. Learn from members who will share promising practices from communities working to develop and assure coverage throughout the country.
-Jim Baldwin, Executive Director, Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission, Lebanon, VA
-David Cleveland, Executive Director, East Texas Council of Governments, Kilgore, TX
-Ryan Collins, Broadband Coordinator, Buckeye Hills Regional Council, Marietta, OH
-Moderator: Monique Boulet, CEO, Acadiana Planning Commission, Lafayette, LA
The big events relating to local telecommunications facility regulation and how they fit together; history of Section 332; subsequent case law; the FCC's "shot clock" ruling and Supreme Court case; other pieces to the puzzle.
This document summarizes key issues regarding communications laws and their effects on local authority. It discusses how federal laws have increasingly impacted local control over wireless facilities, compensation for use of public property, broadband deployment, and ensuring adequate communications services. It recommends that local governments review and revise ordinances, participate in federal proceedings, and devote resources to take advantage of rights and develop policy goals reflecting the changing landscape. It also provides an overview of relevant federal provisions and cases, and identifies risks to local revenues and public interest obligations from emerging technologies and proceedings.
The Minnesota Telephone Assistance Plan (TAP) and Federal Lifeline Program provide monthly discounts on telephone service for low-income households. Both programs are administered through a single application process and provide a $9.25 monthly discount. Eligibility is determined by income thresholds or participation in assistance programs. Recent FCC orders have expanded Lifeline to include broadband, set minimum service standards, and will phase down support for voice-only services by 2021. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and Department of Commerce oversee the programs, process applications, and conduct outreach to eligible households.
The FCC has commenced a new rulemaking proceeding to accelerate the deployment of wireless facilities and broadband. The rulemaking may limit local authority to regulate the placement and size of wireless facilities. It also threatens the ability of localities to prevent harm to environmentally and historically sensitive areas. Localities will need to participate in the proceeding to protect their interests from industry efforts to curb local regulatory power. The FCC is considering rules to implement Section 6409, which concerns modifications to existing wireless towers and base stations, and revisions to shot clock rules under Section 332 that impose deadlines for local permitting decisions.
This document discusses national standards versus local control of wireless siting issues. It provides an overview of the growth of the U.S. wireless industry from 1997 to 2012. It then summarizes the key rounds of national standards that have been established through the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the FCC's 2009 Shot Clock Order, the 2010 National Broadband Plan, the 2011 FCC Rights of Way and Wireless Siting NOI, the 2012 federal collocation statute, and 2013 FCC Guidance. It raises questions about the implications of the FCC's interpretation of the collocation statute and whether it could impact local control, safety, and aesthetics. It concludes by discussing the potential for future FCC rulemaking.
The document is the Communications Regulatory Commission's 2012 Performance and Accountability Report submitted to the Prime Minister of Mongolia.
It contains an overview of the telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal sectors in Mongolia, as well as a summary of the CRC's regulatory activities in 2012. It also includes the CRC's audited financial statements for 2012.
The report was prepared in accordance with Mongolian law and provides information on infrastructure development, regulatory frameworks, license classifications, consumer protection initiatives, radio frequency regulation, interconnection tariffs, key sector statistics, and the postal sector regulatory environment.
The big events relating to local permitting of wireless telecommunications facilities and how they fit together: Case law; the FCC "shot clock" ruling and Supreme Court case; Section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief Act and follow-on court decisions
UNDERSTANDING THE DEBATE OVER GOVERNMENT-OWNED BROADBAND NETWORKSEd Dodds
Context, Lessons Learned, and a Way Forward for Policy Makers Cedar Falls Case Study Charles M. Davidson Director, ACLP at New York Law School Michael J. Santorelli Director, ACLP at New York Law School From JUNE 2014
The FCC approved new net neutrality rules in a 3-2 party-line vote over the objections of Republican commissioners. The rules aim to increase transparency around network management practices and prohibit blocking of lawful content and "unreasonable discrimination". However, the rules do not apply equally to wireless providers and do not ban "paid prioritization". The regulations face challenges in Congress and the courts over whether the FCC has overstepped its regulatory authority.
This document discusses network neutrality and quality of experience issues related to increasing internet traffic volumes. It notes that internet traffic has increased dramatically in recent years due to factors like faster access networks and more powerful devices. This increased traffic has led to network congestion issues. The document explores debates around how to ensure neutral treatment of all internet traffic and how costs of network upgrades should be allocated. It also examines the roles of government regulation versus market forces in addressing these challenges.
Fast DAS FCC Comments Biennial Review(12-5-2016FY)Farzin S Yazdani
The document provides comments to the FCC regarding its 2016 Biennial Review of Telecommunications Regulations. It argues that Section 1.40001 of the FCC's rules, which facilitates infrastructure sharing, should be modified. Specifically, it suggests adding provisions that (1) allow construction to begin immediately after a wireless facility modification request is deemed granted due to a locality's inaction, and (2) mandate transparency in local governments' review of such requests. The comments assert these changes would further the FCC's goal of rapid wireless broadband deployment by removing delays in infrastructure construction and sharing.
This document summarizes an article about how the largest internet content providers like Netflix, Google, and Apple may bypass internet service providers (ISPs) like Comcast and Verizon by building their own broadband infrastructure in response to the lack of net neutrality regulations. The FCC's net neutrality rules were struck down by a court, allowing ISPs to potentially charge content companies for priority access. Netflix then saw slower streaming speeds on Comcast and Verizon and made a deal with Comcast to pay an unknown fee to maintain streaming quality. This sets a precedent where content companies must pay ISPs or risk being "throttled." However, content companies may disintermediate ISPs entirely by building their own broadband networks, widening the
Hold The Phone: Assessing the Rights of Wireless Handset Owners and the Network Neutrality Obligations of Carriers, presented at Carterfone and Open Access in the Digital Era
High Tech Law Institute, Santa Clara Law School, October 17, 2008
The document summarizes the FCC's Open Internet Rules and recent related developments. The rules establish four principles: transparency, no blocking, no unreasonable discrimination, and reasonable network management. They apply to both fixed and mobile internet providers but have some exemptions for mobile. The rules face legal challenges from Verizon and others and legislative challenges from Republicans in Congress. Other recent developments include the Comcast/NBCU merger agreement and debates around data caps and online copyright enforcement.
The FCC fined Straight Path $100 million for failing to deploy wireless services as required by its FCC spectrum licenses. Straight Path will pay a $100 million civil penalty, surrender 196 licenses in the 39 GHz spectrum band, and sell its remaining licenses while remitting 20% of proceeds to the FCC. The FCC expects companies receiving spectrum licenses to put them to productive use in a timely manner.
Brian T. Grogan PowerPoint presentation at the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATAO) 2014 Annual Conference on October 1, 2014
Richard Whitt - Presentation at Emerging Communications Conference & Awards (...eCommConf
The document provides a preliminary critique of the FCC's National Broadband Plan through the lens of adaptive policymaking. It outlines some of the plan's key findings and goals, such as expanding broadband access and increasing available spectrum. However, the critique notes concerns that the plan relies on outdated tools and concepts, lacks sufficient data collection beforehand, and does not fully address questions around the FCC's authority to regulate broadband.
THIS IS AN ARTICLE PLEASE GIVE ANSWERS FOR THE QUESTIONS (THE PROBLE.pdfinfo824691
THIS IS AN ARTICLE PLEASE GIVE ANSWERS FOR THE QUESTIONS (THE
PROBLEM)
Closing Case Network Neutrality Wars
The explosive growth of streaming video and mobile technologies is creating bandwidth
problems over the Internet. The Internet was designed to transmit content such as e-mails and
Web pages. However, media items being transmitted across the Internet today, such as high-
definition movies, are vastly larger in size. To compound this problem, there are (in early 2015)
over 180 million smartphone users in the United States, many of whom use the Internet to stream
video content to their phones. The Internet bandwidth issue is as much about economics as it is
about technology. Currently, consumers can send 1-kilobyte e-mails or watch the latest 30-
gigabyte movie on their large-screen televisions for the same monthly broadband fee. Unlike the
system used for power and water bills where higher usage results in higher fees, monthly
broadband fees are not tied to consumer usage. A study from Juniper Networks
(www.juniper.net) highlights this “revenue-per-bit” problem. The report predicts that Internet
revenue for carriers such as AT&T (www.att.com) and Comcast (www.comcast.com) will grow
by 5 percent per year through 2020. At the same time, Internet traffic will increase by 27 percent
annually, meaning that carriers will have to increase their bandwidth investment by 20 percent
per year just to keep up with demand. Under this model, the carrier’s business models will face
pressures, because their total necessary investment will exceed revenue growth. Few industry
analysts expect carriers to stop investing in new capacity. Nevertheless, analysts agree that a
financial crunch is coming. As Internet traffic soars, analysts expect revenue per megabit to
decrease. These figures translate into a far lower return on investment (ROI). Although carriers
can find ways to increase their capacity, it will be difficult for them to reap any revenue benefits
from doing so. The heart of the problem is that, even if the technology is equal to the task of
transmitting huge amounts of data, no one is sure how to pay for these technologies. One
proposed solution is to eliminate network neutrality. (A POSSIBLE SOLUTION)Network
neutrality is an operating model under which Internet service providers (ISPs) must allow
customers equal access to content and applications, regardless of the source or nature of the
content. That is, Internet backbone carriers must treat all Web traffic equally, not charging
different rates by user, content, site, platform, or application. Telecommunications and cable
companies want to replace network neutrality with an arrangement in which they can charge
differentiated prices based on the amount of bandwidth consumed by the content that is being
delivered over the Internet. These companies believe that differentiated pricing is the most
equitable method by which they can finance the necessary investments in their network
infrastructures. .
The document discusses the origins and evolution of the net neutrality debate in the United States. It outlines key events and perspectives from both supporters and opponents of net neutrality. These include the initial coining of the term in 2002, various FCC rulings and policy statements, lobbying efforts, and legal challenges around issues like the Comcast throttling case and FCC regulations. The debate remains ongoing with shifting positions of government agencies and industry groups.
The panel summarizes a report on applying a policy of non-discriminatory access to high-speed internet access over cable in King County, Washington. The report contains 5 parts and recommendations from an expert panel. The panel recommends: 1) Encouraging a competitive internet market and addressing potential market power issues, 2) Requiring AT&T to treat all internet traffic equally, 3) Considering further action if issues like lack of alternatives or consumer complaints arise, 4) That various non-discriminatory access approaches are technically and economically feasible, and 5) Closely monitoring the market but having options to require "unbundling" if no competition emerges.
The FCC voted to modernize its Form 477 data collection program by adding broadband deployment data collection to supplement existing subscription data. Beginning September 2014, fixed and mobile broadband providers will report deployment data including maximum speeds and coverage areas at the census block and mobile license area levels respectively. The FCC will rely initially on overlapping state data but aims to fully transition providers to the new Form 477 requirements over time. The FCC will continue working with states and making deployment data publicly available while protecting competitively sensitive information.
The document discusses evolving standards for local control over wireless facility siting. It summarizes rounds of federal action that have increasingly limited local authority, including a 2009 FCC order, 2012 federal statute on collocation, and 2013 FCC guidance. It predicts further imminent federal actions and increased litigation and state legislation. It advises localities to update ordinances, educate regulators through coalitions, and participate in rulemakings to advocate local perspectives.
All the q about net neutrality.1. Who is in favor of net neutralit.pdfakashborakhede
All the q about net neutrality.
1. Who is in favor of net neutrality? What reasons do they offer for this position?
2. What legal challenges are critics making against the FCC\'s rules? What three approaches are
they taking? Which is likely to succeed?
3. What affect could the FCC\'s decision have on the government, consumers, and various
internet-related companies? Are conditions expected to change drastically for any of these
groups?
Solution
1. Net neutrality is the principle that Internet service providers and governments should treat all
data on the Internet equally, not discriminating or charging differentially by user, content, site,
platform, application, type of attached equipment, or mode of communication. Nearly anyone
and any business not involved with the cable and phone companies supports keeping the Internet
as the open marketplace that it is today. Consumer groups, small businesses, innovators, family
and religious groups, financial services, retailers as well as major Internet brands such as Google,
Yahoo!, Amazon.com, Earthlink, eBay, Intel, Microsoft, Skype, Vonage are fighting to keep the
Internet open.
2.The FCC just voted in favor of a strong net neutrality rule to keep the Internet open and free.A
legal fight against the Federal Communications Commission\'s new Internet traffic rules has
begun with a suit by the United States Telecom Association, an industry group that represents
companies including AT&T and Verizon. The FCC is honing in on three areas of oversight: the
blocking of access to any content, the \'throttling\' of Internet traffic (slowing it down for reasons
other than what may be technically necessary to maintain a network\'s operations), and paid
prioritization (in which providers may favor some Internet traffic over others by creating \'fast
lanes\' for websites and services that can pay for them). One of the key legal arguments to expect
in the months to come, according to Werbach, is that the FCC previously said a company can
either be a telecommunications service or an information service, but not both. ISPs may argue
that they are elements of both and that the FCC must prove that they are not information
companies before it can reclassify them, says Werbach.
3.It will be a long time before anything materialises. Netflix won\'t stream any faster for you and
ISPs won\'t stop investing in their networks or high speed fiber cables as a result. Internet service
providers say they back the concept. But they don\'t want to face more, costly regulation and
claim it would hurt the economy.
Their argument is the internet has been progressing just fine the way it is currently set up, thanks
in parts to their expensive investments in network upgrades that have improved the quality of
high-speed service and expanded its availability.
More regulation will cost them more money - money they would otherwise spend on expanding
and improving their networks, they say. That would have the trickle-down effect of hurting
b.
Comcast plans to merge with Time Warner Cable to become a leading technology and media company. The objectives are to provide faster innovation, better products and communicate the value of the merger to stakeholders. Key stakeholders include subscribers, employees, investors, government regulators and competitors. There are risks such as increased market control drawing regulatory scrutiny, and opportunities like competing against satellite providers. Metrics will measure social media sentiment, media coverage, sales reports and website traffic to assess the merger's success.
Wireless broadband provides high-speed Internet access over a wide area using wireless technology. It can offer speeds comparable to wired networks like DSL or cable. Fixed wireless networks use stationary connections that can support higher speeds than mobile networks. Wireless Internet service providers (WISPs) offer broadband wireless access, though maximum speeds are typically under 100 Mbps due to limitations of wireless technologies. Demand for wireless broadband in the US has increased the need for additional radio spectrum to be allocated for these services.
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This document summarizes employer responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act that take effect in January 2015. It outlines key timelines employers should be aware of, including penalties for employers with 50 or more full-time employees in 2016. It provides guidance on determining if a company qualifies as a large employer based on number of full-time equivalent employees. It also discusses options for employers who are subject to penalties, such as providing affordable health insurance or paying penalties.
Crimea: U.S. Executive Actions and Legal Implications of Overlapping Global S...Patton Boggs LLP
The document summarizes the recent executive actions taken by the United States and European Union imposing sanctions in response to Russia's annexation of Crimea from Ukraine. It provides details on:
1) The new U.S. Executive Order signed on March 17th authorizing sanctions on senior Russian officials, the Russian arms sector, and those providing support. So far 11 individuals have been sanctioned.
2) The EU publishing a list on March 18th sanctioning 21 Russian and Ukrainian officials, including some also sanctioned by the U.S.
3) The legal implications and scope of sanctions authorized by the new U.S. Executive Order, including asset blocking and visa bans.
Protecting Patient Information - Feds Find Security Lapses in State and Local...Patton Boggs LLP
This document summarizes two recent announcements from the Department of Health and Human Services highlighting the need for state and local governments to regularly review their policies and procedures for protecting patient health information. An audit found serious cybersecurity lapses in 10 state Medicaid systems, including lack of security plans, encryption of laptops, and disaster recovery testing. Additionally, Skagit County, Washington agreed to a $215,000 settlement for exposing patient information on a public server in violation of privacy and security rules. Both announcements emphasize the importance of risk assessments, administrative and technical safeguards, and compliance with health information privacy laws.
American University International Law Review Annual Symposium: Managing the G...Patton Boggs LLP
DC Partner Frank Samolis will address participants during a symposium hosted by American University’s Washington College of Law on February 18, 2014. The event will examine issues around international trade and the environment through dialogue on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations, the state of Article XX of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, enforcement mechanisms under regional trade agreements, and potential future means of protecting the environment through International Trade Law Society. Mr. Samolis will serve as a panelist during a discussion on TTP talks and TTIP negotiations at 12:45 p.m. during the symposium.
This newsletter provides summaries of recent reinsurance case law and regulatory developments from March 2014. It includes summaries of cases from New York, Tennessee, and California federal courts related to arbitration awards, protected cell reinsurance agreements, preclusion of subsequent arbitrations, and common interest privilege with reinsurers. It also summarizes cases related to tax treatment of retrocessional agreements, dismissal of defenses in a facultative reinsurance dispute, denial of stay in a mortgage reinsurance case, and assumption versus reinsurance.
With increasing demand on limited public resources, national and local governments are recognizing the need for a new approach to social services that emphasizes the identification of effective, innovative ideas. However, a lack of available funding and the reluctance to take on the risk that a promising, but unproven, idea might fail have created obstacles to this new approach. The social impact bond model is designed to eliminate these obstacles.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Two Cases on Attorneys' Fees in Patent CasesPatton Boggs LLP
The Supreme Court agreed to hear two cases that deal with awarding attorneys' fees in patent cases. In the first case, Octane Fitness v. ICON Health, the Court will consider whether to lower the standard for determining an "exceptional case" in which fees can be awarded. In the second case, Highmark v. Allcare Health, the Court will determine how much deference appellate courts must give to lower court decisions on awarding fees. These rulings could make it easier for prevailing parties to recoup fees and deter patent holders from filing weak infringement claims.
FTC Announces Study of "Patent Assertion Entities"Patton Boggs LLP
The FTC announced it will conduct a study of patent assertion entities (PAEs) by collecting detailed information from 25 PAEs and 15 other companies through its authority under Section 6(b) of the FTC Act. The FTC will seek information about PAE operations, patent acquisitions, assertion activities like litigation and licensing, costs and revenues. Responding companies may be able to keep some information confidential, but it could also be subject to disclosure. The FTC must get approval from the OMB before collecting information and is seeking public comment on the study by December 2nd.
ALJ Ruling on Heart Attack Reporting Requirements Creates Split of AuthorityPatton Boggs LLP
1) An ALJ ruled that an employee's heart attack at a mine did not constitute an "injury" requiring immediate reporting under MSHA regulations, creating a split with previous ALJ decisions.
2) The regulations require immediate reporting of accidents involving injury with a potential for death; the ALJ found a heart attack was an illness, not an injury.
3) However, the ALJ distinguished cases where CPR was required or the victim was unresponsive, requiring immediate reporting in those scenarios still. The full Commission has yet to address this issue definitively.
New TCPA Requirements for "Prior Express Written Consent" Effective October 16Patton Boggs LLP
This document summarizes new requirements under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) for obtaining "prior express written consent" before making telemarketing calls or texts. Beginning October 16, 2013, companies must get written permission that specifically authorizes automated calls or prerecorded messages to wireless or residential lines. The rules also eliminate exceptions for current customers and require consent for each phone number. Violations of the new consent rules could result in substantial damages in consumer lawsuits. Companies are advised to review their practices to ensure compliance.
This newsletter provides summaries of recent reinsurance cases:
1) The US Supreme Court clarified that arbitrators have broad authority to interpret contracts and their decisions should not be overturned even if their interpretation is incorrect, as long as they construed the contract.
2) A California court ordered parties to complete their arbitrator selection process and let the panel decide issues of consolidation and contractual provisions, rather than the court making those decisions.
3) A Connecticut court compelled arbitration in a fronting dispute, finding the reinsurer agreed to arbitrate based on references to underlying reinsurance agreements in an assumption agreement.
The newsletter also provides brief summaries of several other reinsurance court cases.
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board to OSHA: Get to Work on Combustible DustPatton Boggs LLP
The Chemical Safety Board held a meeting on July 25, 2013 where it designated the development of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard for combustible dust as its top priority. The Board criticized OSHA for failing to advance this regulatory process since 2009. It deemed OSHA's response to recommendations regarding combustible dust standards as "unacceptable." The alert discusses the implications of this designation, including that it could spur OSHA to resume its rulemaking process for a combustible dust standard, which would impact various industries if finalized.
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: The Intersection of the I...Patton Boggs LLP
This document summarizes a client alert from the law firm PattonBoggs regarding the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations between the EU and US. It notes that digital commerce and data privacy will be key issues discussed, as the EU and US have different approaches to these matters. Specifically, the EU views data privacy as a fundamental right while the US takes a sector-specific approach. Recent NSA surveillance revelations have heightened these differences. The next round of TTIP talks in October will likely start substantive discussions on finding common ground regarding data privacy standards.
The document provides a summary of legislative activities in the United States Congress for the week of July 29, 2013. In the Senate, cloture was filed on several nominations including the nomination of James Comey as FBI Director. The Senate also passed a bill tying student loan interest rates to Treasury rates. In the House, the agenda for the week includes consideration of an appropriations bill and several other pieces of legislation under suspension of the rules. The document also summarizes legislative activities relating to various policy areas such as agriculture, budget, cybersecurity, and defense.
This document provides a summary of legislative activity in Congress for the week of July 22, 2013. It covers developments in various policy areas including the farm bill, appropriations bills, cybersecurity legislation, and hearings scheduled. The Senate is expected to take up the transportation appropriations bill this week but there may be a budget point of order raised. The House will consider the defense appropriations bill but there are disagreements over amendments. In cybersecurity, a Senate committee plans to mark up a bipartisan bill by the end of the month focusing on NIST coordination and workforce issues.
The document is a summary of frequently asked questions from the CFTC's cross-border guidance. It defines key terms like U.S. person, foreign branch, and affiliate conduit. For U.S. person, it provides a broad definition that includes natural persons residing in the U.S., entities organized in the U.S., certain trusts, collective investment vehicles majority-owned by U.S. persons, and entities with unlimited liability that are majority-owned by U.S. persons. It also considers factors like a party's connections to U.S. commerce in determining U.S. person status. For foreign branches, it notes they are considered part of the principal U.S. entity but may
Tony Abbott and the conservative National Liberal Coalition secured a landslide victory over the Labor party in Australia's federal election. Abbott stated that Australia is now "under new management and open for business." The Coalition is expected to focus on economic policy, including repealing the carbon tax, increasing infrastructure spending, returning the budget to surplus, and abandoning Labor's emissions trading policy in favor of a direct action climate plan. Julie Bishop will remain as Australian ambassador to the United States, and Kevin Rudd has stepped down as Labor leader.
"Advance Australia Fair" - The Australian Federal Election 2013Patton Boggs LLP
This document summarizes the key issues of the upcoming Australian federal election on September 7, 2013. It outlines the stances of the ruling Labour Party and opposition Liberal National Coalition on climate change, the economy, national security, and asylum seekers. On climate change, Labour supports moving to an emissions trading scheme while the Coalition prefers "direct action." Both parties aim to reduce carbon emissions by 5% by 2020 but the Coalition has made no commitments beyond that. The economy and returning the budget to surplus are also major issues. National security policies focus on continued US defense cooperation and engagement in the Indian Ocean region. The parties differ on their approaches to offshore processing of asylum seekers.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Proposes New Rule on Pay DisclosurePatton Boggs LLP
The SEC proposed a new rule that would require public companies to disclose the ratio of the compensation of its principal executive officer to the median compensation of all employees. The rule is meant to provide transparency on pay disparity and rein in bloated executive pay. It allows companies flexibility in calculating median pay and identifying employees. Companies can use statistical sampling or other reasonable methods. They can make reasonable estimates and do not need to include contractors. The ratio must be expressed as a ratio or narrative multiple. Companies must disclose their methodology and assumptions. The rule applies to companies already providing executive pay disclosure but provides exemptions for smaller companies.
Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
Which one is cheapest? Which one is fastest? Which one will scale to meet our needs?
Join me in this session as we dive into each AWS hosting service to determine which one is best for your scenario and explain why!
Freshworks Rethinks NoSQL for Rapid Scaling & Cost-EfficiencyScyllaDB
Freshworks creates AI-boosted business software that helps employees work more efficiently and effectively. Managing data across multiple RDBMS and NoSQL databases was already a challenge at their current scale. To prepare for 10X growth, they knew it was time to rethink their database strategy. Learn how they architected a solution that would simplify scaling while keeping costs under control.
"Frontline Battles with DDoS: Best practices and Lessons Learned", Igor IvaniukFwdays
At this talk we will discuss DDoS protection tools and best practices, discuss network architectures and what AWS has to offer. Also, we will look into one of the largest DDoS attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure that happened in February 2022. We'll see, what techniques helped to keep the web resources available for Ukrainians and how AWS improved DDoS protection for all customers based on Ukraine experience
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) invited Taylor Paschal, Knowledge & Information Management Consultant at Enterprise Knowledge, to speak at a Knowledge Management Lunch and Learn hosted on June 12, 2024. All Office of Administration staff were invited to attend and received professional development credit for participating in the voluntary event.
The objectives of the Lunch and Learn presentation were to:
- Review what KM ‘is’ and ‘isn’t’
- Understand the value of KM and the benefits of engaging
- Define and reflect on your “what’s in it for me?”
- Share actionable ways you can participate in Knowledge - - Capture & Transfer
How information systems are built or acquired puts information, which is what they should be about, in a secondary place. Our language adapted accordingly, and we no longer talk about information systems but applications. Applications evolved in a way to break data into diverse fragments, tightly coupled with applications and expensive to integrate. The result is technical debt, which is re-paid by taking even bigger "loans", resulting in an ever-increasing technical debt. Software engineering and procurement practices work in sync with market forces to maintain this trend. This talk demonstrates how natural this situation is. The question is: can something be done to reverse the trend?
Main news related to the CCS TSI 2023 (2023/1695)Jakub Marek
An English 🇬🇧 translation of a presentation to the speech I gave about the main changes brought by CCS TSI 2023 at the biggest Czech conference on Communications and signalling systems on Railways, which was held in Clarion Hotel Olomouc from 7th to 9th November 2023 (konferenceszt.cz). Attended by around 500 participants and 200 on-line followers.
The original Czech 🇨🇿 version of the presentation can be found here: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/hlavni-novinky-souvisejici-s-ccs-tsi-2023-2023-1695/269688092 .
The videorecording (in Czech) from the presentation is available here: https://youtu.be/WzjJWm4IyPk?si=SImb06tuXGb30BEH .
Connector Corner: Seamlessly power UiPath Apps, GenAI with prebuilt connectorsDianaGray10
Join us to learn how UiPath Apps can directly and easily interact with prebuilt connectors via Integration Service--including Salesforce, ServiceNow, Open GenAI, and more.
The best part is you can achieve this without building a custom workflow! Say goodbye to the hassle of using separate automations to call APIs. By seamlessly integrating within App Studio, you can now easily streamline your workflow, while gaining direct access to our Connector Catalog of popular applications.
We’ll discuss and demo the benefits of UiPath Apps and connectors including:
Creating a compelling user experience for any software, without the limitations of APIs.
Accelerating the app creation process, saving time and effort
Enjoying high-performance CRUD (create, read, update, delete) operations, for
seamless data management.
Speakers:
Russell Alfeche, Technology Leader, RPA at qBotic and UiPath MVP
Charlie Greenberg, host
"Choosing proper type of scaling", Olena SyrotaFwdays
Imagine an IoT processing system that is already quite mature and production-ready and for which client coverage is growing and scaling and performance aspects are life and death questions. The system has Redis, MongoDB, and stream processing based on ksqldb. In this talk, firstly, we will analyze scaling approaches and then select the proper ones for our system.
Introduction of Cybersecurity with OSS at Code Europe 2024Hiroshi SHIBATA
I develop the Ruby programming language, RubyGems, and Bundler, which are package managers for Ruby. Today, I will introduce how to enhance the security of your application using open-source software (OSS) examples from Ruby and RubyGems.
The first topic is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). I have published CVEs many times. But what exactly is a CVE? I'll provide a basic understanding of CVEs and explain how to detect and handle vulnerabilities in OSS.
Next, let's discuss package managers. Package managers play a critical role in the OSS ecosystem. I'll explain how to manage library dependencies in your application.
I'll share insights into how the Ruby and RubyGems core team works to keep our ecosystem safe. By the end of this talk, you'll have a better understanding of how to safeguard your code.
5th LF Energy Power Grid Model Meet-up SlidesDanBrown980551
5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
Power Grid Model is an open source project from Linux Foundation Energy and provides a calculation engine that is increasingly essential for DSOs. It offers a standards-based foundation enabling real-time power systems analysis, simulations of electrical power grids, and sophisticated what-if analysis. In addition, it enables in-depth studies and analysis of the electrical power grid’s behavior and performance. This comprehensive model incorporates essential factors such as power generation capacity, electrical losses, voltage levels, power flows, and system stability.
Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
What to expect
For the upcoming meetup we are organizing, we have an exciting lineup of activities planned:
-Insightful presentations covering two practical applications of the Power Grid Model.
-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
How to Interpret Trends in the Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart.pdfChart Kalyan
A Mix Chart displays historical data of numbers in a graphical or tabular form. The Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart specifically shows the results of a sequence of numbers over different periods.
In the realm of cybersecurity, offensive security practices act as a critical shield. By simulating real-world attacks in a controlled environment, these techniques expose vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. This proactive approach allows manufacturers to identify and fix weaknesses, significantly enhancing system security.
This presentation delves into the development of a system designed to mimic Galileo's Open Service signal using software-defined radio (SDR) technology. We'll begin with a foundational overview of both Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and the intricacies of digital signal processing.
The presentation culminates in a live demonstration. We'll showcase the manipulation of Galileo's Open Service pilot signal, simulating an attack on various software and hardware systems. This practical demonstration serves to highlight the potential consequences of unaddressed vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of offensive security practices in safeguarding critical infrastructure.
"Scaling RAG Applications to serve millions of users", Kevin GoedeckeFwdays
How we managed to grow and scale a RAG application from zero to thousands of users in 7 months. Lessons from technical challenges around managing high load for LLMs, RAGs and Vector databases.
Discover top-tier mobile app development services, offering innovative solutions for iOS and Android. Enhance your business with custom, user-friendly mobile applications.
zkStudyClub - LatticeFold: A Lattice-based Folding Scheme and its Application...Alex Pruden
Folding is a recent technique for building efficient recursive SNARKs. Several elegant folding protocols have been proposed, such as Nova, Supernova, Hypernova, Protostar, and others. However, all of them rely on an additively homomorphic commitment scheme based on discrete log, and are therefore not post-quantum secure. In this work we present LatticeFold, the first lattice-based folding protocol based on the Module SIS problem. This folding protocol naturally leads to an efficient recursive lattice-based SNARK and an efficient PCD scheme. LatticeFold supports folding low-degree relations, such as R1CS, as well as high-degree relations, such as CCS. The key challenge is to construct a secure folding protocol that works with the Ajtai commitment scheme. The difficulty, is ensuring that extracted witnesses are low norm through many rounds of folding. We present a novel technique using the sumcheck protocol to ensure that extracted witnesses are always low norm no matter how many rounds of folding are used. Our evaluation of the final proof system suggests that it is as performant as Hypernova, while providing post-quantum security.
Paper Link: https://eprint.iacr.org/2024/257
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/temporal-event-neural-networks-a-more-efficient-alternative-to-the-transformer-a-presentation-from-brainchip/
Chris Jones, Director of Product Management at BrainChip , presents the “Temporal Event Neural Networks: A More Efficient Alternative to the Transformer” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
The expansion of AI services necessitates enhanced computational capabilities on edge devices. Temporal Event Neural Networks (TENNs), developed by BrainChip, represent a novel and highly efficient state-space network. TENNs demonstrate exceptional proficiency in handling multi-dimensional streaming data, facilitating advancements in object detection, action recognition, speech enhancement and language model/sequence generation. Through the utilization of polynomial-based continuous convolutions, TENNs streamline models, expedite training processes and significantly diminish memory requirements, achieving notable reductions of up to 50x in parameters and 5,000x in energy consumption compared to prevailing methodologies like transformers.
Integration with BrainChip’s Akida neuromorphic hardware IP further enhances TENNs’ capabilities, enabling the realization of highly capable, portable and passively cooled edge devices. This presentation delves into the technical innovations underlying TENNs, presents real-world benchmarks, and elucidates how this cutting-edge approach is positioned to revolutionize edge AI across diverse applications.
“Temporal Event Neural Networks: A More Efficient Alternative to the Transfor...
TechComm Industry Update - July 20, 2012
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Patton Boggs TechComm Industry Update
July 20, 2012
July FCC Open Meeting
The following items were discussed at the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) July 19, 2012 Open
Meeting:
• Next-Generation Mapping Presentation: The FCC staff presented new mapping tools available at
FCC.gov/maps, and discussed how to use mapping tools to increase transparency and data-driven
decision-making.
• Wireless Broadband White Spaces Presentation: The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and the
Office of Engineering & Technology provided an update on new technological developments that will
permit increased use of wireless broadband white spaces.
• Measuring Broadband America Report 2012 Presentation: This presentation updated the FCC’s Report
from last year that tested and reported broadband speeds and performance data in collaboration with
Internet Service Providers.
Items Tentatively Proposed for August FCC Open Meeting
The following items are tentatively scheduled for the FCC’s August 3, 2012 Open Meeting:
• Cable Television Technical and Operational Requirements: The FCC will consider an NPRM to update
its rules to reflect the cable industry’s transition from analog to digital operations.
• Removing Barriers to Wireless Backhaul: The FCC will consider an order and NPRM that seeks to
remove regulatory barriers to make better use of Fixed Service (FS) spectrum and provide additional
flexibility to enable FS licensees to reduce operational costs and facilitate the use of wireless
backhaul in rural areas.
Television Stations Must Start Placing Local Public Files Online Beginning August 2, 2012
Beginning August 2, 2012, television stations will be required to post new local public file (LPF) documents to
the FCC’s LPF website and will have six months to upload existing LFP documents to the FCC’s LPF website.
Only affiliates of the four top television networks in the top 50 markets are required to post their political file
materials beginning August 2. The remaining television stations will be required to post their political file
materials beginning July 1, 2014. Television stations are not required to post any of their political file materials
dated before August 2.
This information is not intended to constitute, and is not a substitute for, legal or other advice. You should consult appropriate counsel or other
advisers, taking into account your relevant circumstances and issues. While not intended, this Update may in part be construed as an
advertisement under developing laws and rules.
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The FCC held a public demonstration of its LPF website on July 17, 2012. The FCC rejected a request filed by
the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) to stay the FCC’s online LPF rules. NAB also filed a Petition
for Review and Emergency Motion for Stay Pending Judicial Review with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
D.C. Circuit. NAB claims that the rules are arbitrary and capricious, and inconsistent with the Bipartisan
Campaign Reform Act. The organization further claims that the “balance of hardships and the public interest
also favor a stay.”
Draft Eligible Service List for Funding Year 2013 for the Schools and Libraries or E-rate Program
Available for Comment
The Funding Year (FY) 2013 E-rate Program draft eligible services list (Draft ESL) was recently released by
the FCC for comment. The FCC reorganized the Draft ESL to “reflect how school and library applicants plan
for and seek technology and services” but did not make any service eligibility changes from the FY 2012 ESL.
Priority One eligible services are divided into three categories: Communications Connectivity (digital
transmission services, fiber and Internet access), Voice Services (telephone services, telephone service
components and interconnected VOIP), and Other Designated and Related Services (E-mail, voice mail and
web hosting). Priority Two eligible services are also divided into three categories: Internal Connections, Basic
Maintenance of Internal Connections, and Miscellaneous. Comments and reply comments are due by August
6, 2012, and August 11, 2012, respectively.
First Responder Interoperability Requirements Transmitted to FirstNet
The FCC formally transmitted technical standards to govern interoperability on the 700 MHz nationwide public
safety broadband network to the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), the authority charged with
building the network. Under the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act that Congress passed earlier
this year, the FCC was asked to assemble a board of experts, the Technical Advisory Board for First
Responder Interoperability, to develop minimum technical requirements to ensure a nationwide level of
interoperability. As required by the law, FirstNet must incorporate all of the recommendations that are aimed
at ensuring interoperability into their requests for proposals (RFPs). Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel
praised the Interoperability Board for doing “a stellar job” and noted that the Interoperability Board’s
recommendations have received widespread recognition for their technical rigor and for providing FirstNet with
the flexibility necessary to get the network up and running. Those guidelines had been prepared and given to
the FCC in May by the Interoperability Board that was comprised of state and local officials, public safety
representatives, company executives and others. Now, FirstNet must take the requirements and, without
material change, incorporate them into the RFPs on construction, operation and management of the network.
FCC Workshop on TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund and Incentive Auctions
The FCC recently held a workshop to discuss the structure of the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund, which will
be used to reimburse broadcasters for their costs associated with channel reassignments as a result of the
repacking authorized by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act to facilitate incentive auctions.
Broadcasters emphasized the need for the FCC to build flexibility into the process and to include enough
funding to cover hidden costs. Wireless providers stressed that they also need time for planning and certainty
as to when the spectrum will be available.
FCC Enforces Sirius XM Radio and Comcast-NBCU Merger Conditions
The FCC and Sirius XM Radio entered into a Consent Decree terminating the FCC’s investigation into
whether the company raised its prices in violation of the pricing merger condition included in the FCC’s
approval of the Sirius-XM Radio merger. Sirius-XM agreed to a $240,000 forfeiture and the pricing merger
condition was not extended.
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Comcast entered into a Consent Decree with the FCC because the company allegedly has not adequately
marketed its standalone broadband services as required by a condition of the FCC’s approval of the
Comcast/NBCUniversal merger. Comcast agreed to an $800,000 forfeiture and a one year extension of the
merger condition. Chairman Genachowski said: “Today’s action demonstrates that compliance with
Commission orders is not optional. The remedies announced today will benefit consumers and foster
competition, including from online video and satellite providers, by ensuring that standalone broadband is truly
available in Comcast’s service areas.”
FCC v. Fox Indecency Decision – “Void for Vagueness”
The Supreme Court ruled in FCC v. Fox Television Stations, Inc. that the FCC’s application of its 2004 revised
indecency policy to events that occurred in 2002 and 2003 did not provide adequate notice under the Due
Process clause of the U.S. Constitution’s Fifth Amendment. The FCC eliminated the fleeting expletive
exemption from its indecency policy in 2004. Writing for the Court in a 7-0 decision, Justice Kennedy
explained that the FCC’s application of its 2004 indecency policy to broadcast content from 2002 and 2003
failed under the Court’s “void for vagueness” doctrine, because neither Fox nor ABC could have known in
2002 or 2003 what conduct the FCC’s indecency policy proscribed. The narrow decision does not address the
underlying constitutionality of the FCC’s indecency policy but, it did state that the FCC is “free to modify its
current indecency policy in light of its determination of the public interest and applicable legal requirements.”
Court Upholds FCC Rules to Reallocate USF Funds for Broadband
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld the FCC’s order to allocate reclaimed USF funds from
wireless carriers to the Connect America Fund, which supports the expansion of broadband service. Chairman
Genachowski stated: “Funding previously relinquished by some carriers has been used as a fiscally
responsible down payment on those reforms. The Court’s opinion ensures that the FCC will continue to be
able to use funds on hand to rapidly implement the Connect America Fund and spur billions of dollars in
private investment, without increasing contributions paid by consumers and businesses.”
Future of Wireless Broadband Forum
At the FCC’s Future of Wireless Broadband forum, participants discussed the impact of developments in
filtering technology on band planning, LTE trends and their implications for future band plans, and network
operator perspectives on band plan design. In his opening remarks, FCC Chairman Genachowski stressed
the need to change the way parties think about wireless band plans as we migrate from voice to data. Other
topics included the role of guard bands, standard setting, whether more spectrum should be set aside for
downlink operations than for uplink, and device interoperability.
Executive Order: Accelerating Broadband Infrastructure Deployment
President Barack Obama issued an Executive Order focusing on broadband infrastructure deployment on
federal land, buildings and rights of way; tribal areas; and underserved communities. In general, executive
departments and agencies are to facilitate the expansion of broadband infrastructure, establish a multi-agency
working group to facilitate broadband deployment, and review “dig once requirements” for broadband
deployments.
RUS Broadband Amendment
The Senate approved a broadband-related amendment and rejected two others as part of its consideration of
the Farm Bill. The approved amendment from Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), requires the Department of
Agriculture to ensure at least 25 percent of households in a proposed project area qualify as unserved or
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underserved. In the past, critics have argued that too much of this government money went to areas that
already have sufficient connectivity. The amendment also calls for government accountability by boosting
reporting requirements, and it requires that more robust information be included in broadband mapping. Critics
of the Warner amendment, however, say its conditions could encourage overbuilding and that eligibility and
reporting requirements will discourage applications, thereby leading to delays in rolling out broadband to
underserved and unserved areas. Two other broadband amendments, sponsored by Sen. Jim DeMint, were
rejected. Both amendments essentially aimed to reign in or lower broadband-related spending by the
Agriculture Department.
Telseven $1.8 million USF Contribution NAL for Forfeiture – FCC Pierces the Corporate Veil
The FCC issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for more than $1.7 million against Telseven, LLC, for failure to
make required contributions related to the Universal Service Fund (USF), the North American Numbering
Plan, and local number portability. The proposed fine included an upward adjustment of approximately
$500,000 to the base forfeiture, representing one-half of the largest amount of the company’s unpaid USF
contributions. Notable was the FCC’s proposal to “pierce the corporate veil” in the context of a forfeiture
proceeding, and hold Telseven’s sole officer and director individually liable for the actions of Telseven, even
though Telseven is 100 percent owned by a revocable trust. This is a sharp departure from prior practice. The
FCC stated that it could “pierce the corporate veil” in this context based on (1) a common identity of officers,
directors or shareholders; (2) common control between entities; and (3) a need to preserve the integrity of the
Communications Act and prevent entities from defeating its purposes.
FCC to Host Supplier Diversity Conference and Workshop
On July 20, 2012, the FCC will host a supplier and diversity conference workshop for small, minority-owned
and woman-owned businesses. The agenda includes speakers from private telecommunications and
technology companies, the Department of Defense, the Department of Transportation and the FCC. Topics
will include contracting and procurement best practices. One-on-one counseling for companies with the
speakers will also be available during the afternoon session.
Cybersecurity Bill to be Considered
The Senate could take up S. 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, on the floor as early as next week.
However, the main issues of contention continue to be (1) whether standards for critical infrastructure will be
voluntary or mandatory, and (2) privacy/civil liberties issues concerning information sharing. In the meantime,
Army General Keith Alexander, Head of the U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency (NSA)
spoke to Congress stressing the need for immediate passage of the bill before there is a crisis.
FCC Oversight Hearing
All five FCC Commissioners testified at a House Subcommittee on Technology and Communications hearing
titled “Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission.” Major themes of the hearing included the
upcoming incentive auctions, special access rules, and the suspension of BTOP grants. Chairman Julius
Genachowski stated that proposals for the design of the incentive auctions would be considered by this fall.
Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) suggested that 1755-1780 MHz spectrum be reallocated by the government and
paired in the auctions. Several members of Congress spoke vehemently against the proposed suspension of
BTOP grants; namely Reps. Greg Walden (R-OR) and Joe Barton (R-TX). Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) asked
that the FCC carefully scrutinize Verizon’s proposed deal with SpectrumCo. There was a consensus among
the Commissioners and the Committee that the FCC needs more data to reconsider its special access rules.
New U.S.-Mexico Spectrum Sharing Agreements
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The FCC announced two Protocols between the U.S. and Mexico that provide for sharing spectrum in the 800
MHz and 1.9 GHz bands along the U.S.-Mexican border. The execution of these agreements marks the
beginning of the final phase for the nationwide rebanding of the 800 MHz band. The Protocols will help
support commercial broadband services and public safety mission-critical communications along the U.S.-
Mexico border and throughout the U.S. Specifically, the new 800 MHz Protocol (1) allots band segments
between the U.S. and Mexico, (2) specifies technical parameters for operation on these band segments within
110 kilometers of the common border and (3) creates a bi-national Task Force to support the transition of
incumbent operators along the border to the new allotment plan.
Senate Commerce Privacy Protections Hearing
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing titled “The Need for Privacy
Protections: Is Industry Self-Regulation Adequate?” The key issue at the hearing was the extent to which the
government can and should regulate data collection on the Internet to protect consumer privacy rights. Sens.
Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and John Thune (R-SD) expressed concern that any legislation by Congress would stifle
innovation in the Internet industry. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) expressed a belief in her opening statement
that industry actions are moving in a positive way without government regulation, but that consumers need a
larger voice in what happens to their data online. Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) was skeptical
that the industry would self-regulate and saw a need for government legislation to protect consumer privacy.
Comment Deadline Set for Requests for an Exemption from FCC Closed Captioning Rules
As we previously reported, the FCC concluded that it did not provide a reasoned decision for previously
granted requests for exemption from its closed captioning rules. The FCC invited parties to file new requests
for exemption and terminated previously granted requests. The FCC now seeks comment on the first set of
requests for exemption of its closed captioning rules. Comments and oppositions are due by August 6, 2012.
FCC Video Description Rules Now Effective
The FCC’s video description rules are now effective for the top four broadcast affiliates (NBC, ABC, CBS and
Fox) in the top 25 markets and for multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) systems with more
than 50,000 subscribers. The rules require audio-narrated descriptions of a television program’s key visual
elements inserted into natural pauses in a program’s audio soundtrack. The top four broadcast affiliates in the
top 25 markets are now required to provide 50 hours per calendar quarter of video-described prime time
and/or children’s programming. MVPD systems with more than 50,000 subscribers that carry any of the top
five non-broadcast networks (the Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, TBS, TNT and USA) must also provide 50
hours per calendar of video-described prime time and/or children’s programming. In most circumstances,
covered broadcasters and MVPD systems are required to pass through video descriptions and include video
descriptions in any reruns of such programming.
FCC Seeks Comment on Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Do-Not-Call Registry
The FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish rules for a PSAP Do-Not-Call Registry as
required by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The agency seeks comment on a
number of issues related to the creation and maintenance of a PSAP Do-Not-Call Registry. In particular, the
FCC is concerned about the unauthorized disclosure and distribution of PSAP telephone numbers on the
Registry. Comments and reply comments are due by July 23, 2012 and August 6, 2012, respectfully.
FCC Allocates Additional Spectrum for Vehicular Radar Systems
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The FCC released an order modifying the FCC’s rules to enable enhanced vehicular radar technologies in the
76-77GHz band for improved collision avoidance and driver safety. Vehicular radars can determine the exact
distance and relative speed of objects in front of, beside, or behind a car to improve the driver’s ability to
perceive objects under bad visibility conditions or objects in blind spots. In the order, the FCC comments on
the increasing use of automobile radar systems and the likelihood that such systems will become relatively
commonplace in the next few years. The additional spectrum will allow the automobile industry to continue
developing new and improved vehicular radar systems without causing a measurable increase in potential
interference to licensed services.
Equipment Certification Changes and Order
The FCC approved changes to Part 2 of its rules in order to increase the supply of FCC-issued grantee codes
for radiofrequency (RF) devices. The FCC issues a unique code to each such device as part of its equipment
authorization program. By removing the restriction that the grantee codes must consist of only three
characters, the FCC greatly increased the supply of such codes so as to have new ones to assign to parties
that wish to certify new equipment.
FCC Extends Cramming FNPRM Reply Comment Deadline
The FCC extended the deadline for filing comments on its Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM)
that proposed additional rules to help consumers prevent and detect unauthorized charges on their telephone
bills, also known as “cramming.” Reply comments are now due by July 20, 2012.
IP Relay Procedures Modified to Prevent Fraud and Abuse
To prevent misuse of the Internet Protocol Relay Service (IP Relay), the FCC adopted revised procedures
prohibiting IP Relay providers from processing non-emergency IP Relay calls from new users without first
verifying the new user’s registration information. The revised procedures eliminate the ability of new users to
make IP Reply calls as guest users prior to the completion of the registration process. The revised procedures
were adopted to minimize IP Relay fraud and abuse.
VOIP Outage Reporting
Earlier this year, the FCC mandated that interconnected VOIP providers report systems outages to the FCC in
accordance with the FCC’s existing outage reporting rules. VOIP providers are required to report outages
using the FCC’s Network Outage Reporting System (NORS). The FCC’s voluntary Disaster Information
Reporting System (DIRS) is now equipped to accept outage reports from interconnected VOIP providers.
During emergencies or times of crisis, the FCC may waive NORS filing requirements for providers that are
filing more detailed DIRS reports.
Microwave Bands Study – Comments Sought
The FCC is seeking comments on microwave coordination rejection rates for common carrier microwave
systems in the 11 GHz, 18 GHz and 23 GHz bands. The definition of “rejection rate” includes applications
made to the FCC and requests made to third-party coordinators for spectrum. Comments are due by July 20,
2012. The report is being prepared at the direction of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Act.
Sunset of FCC Viewability Rule
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The FCC’s viewability rule requires cable operators with hybrid systems to carry digital must-carry signals in
an analog format so the channels are available to analog-only subscribers. The FCC recently reviewed its
viewability rule and determined that with the increased availability of no-cost and low-cost digital set-up boxes,
its viewability rule is no longer necessary. A six month sunset period was adopted ending on December 12,
2012. For small cable system operators, the FCC extended for three additional years its high definition (HD)
carriage exemption, which allows such operators to carry HD signals in standard definition (SD) digital and/or
analog format.
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