National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

Whether the next era of space exploration and commerce involves returning to, mining on, or even living on the moon, coordinating the use of radio spectrum is essential. Join NTIA’s workshop on Lunar Propagation on November 6 to hear from NTIA and other experts on developing models for sharing spectrum on the “final frontier.” 🌕 Join us: https://lnkd.in/eTeP8mgB

Last week, Alan Davidson joined Semafor’s Deputy Washington Bureau Chief Morgan Chalfant to discuss “Responsible AI Innovation: Naviagting AI Challenges and Fostering Opportunities for Competition and Growth” at the Semafor World Economy Summit. The discussion highlighted NTIA’s commitment to advancing AI policy and promoting digital inclusion, including recent achievements in our Digital Equity State Capacity Program. #Internetforall. Photos courtesy Semafor/Kris Triplaar.

At the Brooklyn 6G Summit, NTIA’s Sarah Morris joined Glenn Reynolds of Nokia for an engaging fireside chat on the critical importance of U.S. investment in research and development now to ensure leadership in the next generation of connectivity. Deputy Assistant Morris emphasized that while we continue to benefit from 5G, proactive planning for 6G leadership is essential. The discussion also covered NTIA’s 6G Request for Comments (RFC), which received valuable feedback from over 40 contributors. As NTIA looks to the future, collaboration and innovation will be key to leading the way in 6G technology.

Did you know that high-speed Internet is helping break barriers and create new opportunities for people with disabilities? In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, NTIA invites you to join a special virtual event focused on expanding access to good jobs for all.     📅 DATE: Tuesday, October 29th  ⏰ TIME: 2:00 to 3:00 PM ET  📌 AUDIENCE: Open to the public  💻 FORMAT: Virtual via Zoom (ASL services available)     The theme for this year, “Access to Good Jobs for All,” ties directly into NTIA’s Internet for All programs, highlighting how high-speed Internet empowers people with disabilities to contribute to our digital economy.     ASL services will be provided during the event. For accommodation requests, please email us at [email protected] by Monday, October 21, 2024. Our team will follow up with you shortly.     👉 Don’t miss this important conversation—register today! Full details and registration available here: https://lnkd.in/erbzxtUx    #DisabilityInclusion #EmploymentForAll #InternetForAll #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #DigitalAccessibility

With today's approval of Alabama and Florida's Initial Proposals, NTIA has approved 55 of 56 plans for how states and territories will connect their residents to high-speed Internet service. This means they can request access to their funding from the BEAD program to take the next steps needed to begin the process of selecting the providers who will build and upgrade reliable, affordable, high-speed Internet networks across the states and territories. As Alan Davidson shared in the POLITICO Tech Podcast, our state grant program is on track and on time to deliver #InternetForAll. https://lnkd.in/exbsknTs

NTIA celebrated #HispanicHeritageMonth with this year’s theme: “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” We sat down with staff from across our offices to learn how they celebrate their heritage and contribute to NTIA’s mission. For our last interview, we spoke with Luis Zambrano Ramos from the Office of Policy Analysis and Development.    Q: What is your role?   A: I am currently serving a detail as Acting Deputy Associate Administrator in the Office of Policy Analysis and Development (OPAD). Regularly, I am a Senior Policy Advisor at OPAD. I work on a wide range of Internet governance and digital economy policy issues, including artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and online expression.     Q: Tell us about your heritage. How do you celebrate this month?   A: I have Ecuadorian heritage. During this month, I particularly like to attend community events whenever possible. Recently, I also visited the bilingual exhibit on Latina reporters at the National Museum of American History (“¡De última hora! Latinas Report Breaking News”). It was a cool way to learn more the evolution of news in Spanish in the United States – and growing up I saw many of the reporters on TV!    Q: Who inspires you?   A: My sister inspires me. She returned to school later in life to earn a degree and further advance her career. Her determination is boundless.     Q: What does this year’s theme mean to you?   A: This year’s theme, “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together,” reminds me of the importance of learning from past generations but also helping make the world a better place for future ones.   

NTIA’s Senior Policy Advisor Sarah Skaluba joined VIAVI Solutions in Chandler, Arizona this week to celebrate the opening of the Viavi Automated Lab-as-a-Service Open RAN (VALOR) testing facility.     Funded by a $21.7M grant from NTIA’s Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, the VALOR testing facility will allow smaller and emerging tech vendors to access Open RAN testing capabilities by using a “pay as you go” model.     Photos courtesy Mark Skalny. 

We’re excited to announce the opening of our VALOR™ lab! https://lnkd.in/e5bWvxfF Funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) PWSCIF, the vendor-neutral, ‘pay-as-you-go’ VALOR™ Lab-as-a-Service democratizes and speeds Open RAN interoperability, performance and security testing. Thank you to our partners, customers and officials who attended our grand opening! Oleg Khaykin Sarah Skaluba Kevin Hartke City of Chandler, Arizona Telecom Infra Project Rohde & Schwarz Fujitsu Network Communications ETS-Lindgren Red Hat SOLiD

NTIA celebrates #HispanicHeritageMonth with this year’s theme: “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” We sat down with staff from across our offices to learn how they celebrate their heritage and contribute to NTIA’s mission. Today we spoke with Shirley Mel Reyes Moret from the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth about her work and heritage.    Q: What is your role?   A: As a Program Officer for the Connecting Minority Communities Grant, I support grantees who are minority serving universities and colleges with the implementation of programs tailored to increase Internet access and speed and to create other digital opportunities.    Q: Tell us about your heritage. How do you celebrate this month?   A: I am from the island of Puerto Rico with a heritage rich in historical traditions, culture, and vibrant celebrations. I celebrate my Hispanic heritage this month by preparing traditional dishes and sharing them with my loved ones. Q: Who inspires you?   A: I am inspired every day by my amazing colleagues from the Connecting Minority Communities Program Office and our CMC grantees who strive to make positive changes and create opportunities in campuses and communities across the nation. Q: What does this year’s theme mean to you? Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.  A: This year’s theme is very near and dear to my heart because it encompasses the work we are doing at NTIA where we are collaborating to promote purposeful change.

NTIA celebrates #HispanicHeritageMonth with this year’s theme: “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” We sat down with staff from across our offices to learn how they celebrate their heritage and contribute to NTIA’s mission. Today we spoke with Brian G. from the Office of International Affairs about his work and heritage.    Q: What is your role?   A: As a Federal Program Officer at NTIA, I oversee post-award monitoring and compliance for projects funded by the $1.5 billion Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, a competitive grant program aimed at driving wireless innovation, fostering competition, and strengthening supply chain resilience.     Q: Tell us about your heritage. How do you celebrate this month?    A: I'm a 2nd generation Mexican American, raised in a vibrant Hispanic neighborhood. I celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by reflecting on my family’s roots and sharing our culture with friends over homemade tacos and champurrado. It’s a simple but meaningful way to connect with my heritage.     Q: Who inspires you?   A: I’m inspired by many, but one standout in tech is Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel. He’s a respected leader who integrates his Christian faith into his work. His book, The Juggling Act, offers insights on balancing career, faith, and family, showing how to lead with empathy and integrity.     Q: What does this year’s theme mean to you?  A: This year’s theme, Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together, emphasizes the strength of collective action and innovation. To me, it highlights how diverse perspectives, grounded in unique experiences, come together to drive real progress.