Trump administration suggests firmer controls on data privacyThe NTIA is seeking public comments on its consumer protection proposals.By K. Holt, 09.25.2018
US lifts ZTE export banSo long as the US legislature doesn't reinstate the ban, that is.By J. Fingas, 07.13.2018
US and Chinese presidents work to get ZTE 'back into business'Just how ZTE will recover isn't yet clear.By J. Fingas, 05.13.2018
ZTE faces revived US export ban over false statementsOfficials claim ZTE blew its chance at redemption.By J. Fingas, 04.16.2018
Bipartisan bill calls for study on economic impact of broadband accessIt’s a companion bill to a similar piece of proposed legislation in the Senate.By M. Locklear, 02.26.2018
ZTE will pay $1.19 billion for violating US trade sanctionsThe deal helps it avoid the worst possible outcome, however.By J. Fingas, 03.07.2017
White House initiative pushes for more tiny satellitesNASA and other agencies are giving microsatellites the resources they need to thrive.By J. Fingas, 10.22.2016
US reduces its internet oversightA judge shot down a last-minute attempt to block the handover.By J. Fingas, 10.01.2016
US renews five-year gaming education grant for Becker CollegeThe Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration awarded a $583,000 grant to MassDiGi.By B. Steele, 09.30.2016
Data breaches and spying fears are keeping people offlineAn official US study shows that security jitters have led people to scale back their internet use.By J. Fingas, 05.14.2016
ZTE faces restrictions on using US technologyOfficials are slapping ZTE with export limits that will make life difficult.By J. Fingas, 03.05.2016
US to reduce its oversight of a key internet governor, but don't expect big changesBy J. Fingas, 03.14.2014
Department of Commerce renews VeriSign control of .com registry, demands price freezeBy J. Fingas, 11.30.2012