U.S. DOT Issues Proposed Rule on Remote ID for Drones
FAA announced a proposed rule that would require drones to be identifiable remotely.
Technology & Industry Commentary
Here I discuss general technology trends across various market segments, including Internet Service Providers. What are some of the geeky things going on around the Capital I Internet.
Bad habits of a network admin/tech
Recently there was a thread on the Facebook group WISP talk. The author outlined the following bad habits of network folks. Below is the original list. I just copied it and it’s not mine. Install and forget; If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it; Make every switch port a layer 3 port; Go to the … Read more
Do you work on SBA or Vertical Bridge towers?
From an e-mail received today The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today that vertical infrastructure real-estate companies SBA Communications Corporation and Vertical Bridge are placing NWSA certification requirements for technicians working on their respective sites and networks in their Master Service Agreements (MSA’s). Industry workers, companies and stakeholders are encouraged to visit the NWSA … Read more
Interesting product: Firewalla
Interesting product. https://firewalla.com/
WISPAPALOOZA 2019 News and tidbits
WISPAPALOOZA 2019 is rapidly approaching October 14th-18th 2019. I will be attending in several capacities. FD-IX will have a booth with Athereal, Ascilis Telecom (booth 135). Come by and say hi. We have some giveaways as well as a comfy spot for a chat. I will be speaking and moderating a few panels. I will … Read more
MacOS Catalina RIP 32-bit programs
As many of you, Mac users may know the new Mac OS version, codenamed “Catalina” has dropped support for 32-bit programs.
Fedora drops 32 bit Linux
https://betanews.com/2019/10/08/fedora-linux-32bit/
Microsoft Airband News
Microsoft Airband Nextlink Partnership Targets Rural Broadband in Six States
Are you a first time WISPAPALOOZA attendee?
If you are attending the annual WISPA event known as WISPAPALOOZA in Vegas this October as a first time attendee then you may want to check out this upcoming webinar. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/712802794809924108 You’re going to WISPAPALOOZA for the first time – five days of, well, a ton of fun, networking, education and opportunity. But unlike the … Read more
Udemy Course of the week: Python
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FCC Fines AT&T $75,000 for CAFII communications
https://www.lightreading.com/regulation/atandt-amgs-nextlink-fined-by-fcc-for-talking-during-auction/d/d-id/754129? The FCC fined AT&T $75,000 and AMG Technology Investment Group $100,000 for holding prohibited communications during the agency’s CAF II auction last year. The FCC said that Baker was “discussing AMG’s Auction 903 bids, its bidding strategies, and bidding results” in order to “secure discounts from AT&T.” However, the FCC did not provide details. … Read more