An update on news about Huawei Technologies Company.
Cybersecurity Vulnerability Identification and Notification Act Of 2019
The Cybersecurity Vulnerability Identification and Notification Act of 2019 has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. If passed, the bill would give the Department of Homeland Security power to subpoena ISPs for the contact information of entities that control critical infrastructure systems and devices that are connected to the Internet and vulnerable to cybersecurity threats.
December 2019 News Update
Update on news from December 2019
Cox Communications Liable For $1 Billion In Damages For Copyright Infringement
A jury has found Cox Communications secondarily liable to the tune of $1 billion in damages for willful copyright infringement. The lawsuit was initiated by a group of recording companies in July 2018. The jury found Cox vicariously and contributorily infringed 10,017 works owned by the plaintiffs, and awarded $99,830.29 in statutory damages for each work infringed.
Blockchain of Things, Inc. Reaches Settlement With SEC Over Unregistered Initial Coin Offering, Must Pay $250,000 Fine
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Blockchain of Things, Inc. (BCOT) have agreed to a settlement over an initial coin offering. The SEC concluded that BCOT violated the Securities Act by offering and selling securities without having a registration statement filed or in effect with the SEC or qualifying for exemption from registration. BCOT must pay a civil monetary penalty in the amount of $250,000.00.
USDA ReConnect Program Broadband Funding Awards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s $600 million ReConnect Pilot Program provides loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations to construct broadband infrastructure in areas of rural America that lack access to broadband service. To date, USDA has provided awards for 25 projects totaling $229,630,148 in funding for high-speed broadband infrastructure in 17 U.S. states. The funded service areas include a total of 44,833 households.
National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier – News Update
An update on news about the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier.
USDA ReConnect Program Awards
To date, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has made seven awards under its ReConnect Pilot Program, totaling $93,140,232 in broadband funding in nine states.
November 2019 News Update
An update on news from November 2019.
Connect America Fund Phase II Auction – News Update
Here is an update on news related to the FCC’s CAF Phase II auction.