http://www.ntia.doc.gov National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is the President's principal adviser on telecommunications and information policy issues, and in this role frequently works with other Executive Branch agencies to develop and present the Administration's position on these issues. en-us Fri, 8 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press/2011/ipv6tool_04082011.html http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press/2011/ipv6tool_04082011.html NTIA urged businesses to prepare for the transition to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), an updated Internet addressing system, with the release of a new "IPv6 Readiness Tool." Fri, 8 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST http://www.ntia.doc.gov/presentations/2011/Strickling_House_BTOP_Testimony_04012011.html http://www.ntia.doc.gov/presentations/2011/Strickling_House_BTOP_Testimony_04012011.html Testimony of Lawrence E. Strickling, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, on H.R. _____, a Bill to Clarify NTIA and RUS Authority to Return Reclaimed Stimulus Funds to the U.S. Treasury, before the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, United States House of Representatives. Fri, 1 Apr 2011 11:30:00 EST http://www.ntia.doc.gov/presentations/2011/Strickling_Senate_Privacy_Testimony_03162011.html http://www.ntia.doc.gov/presentations/2011/Strickling_Senate_Privacy_Testimony_03162011.html Testimony of Lawrence E. Strickling, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, on Internet privacy policy reform, before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:10:00 EST http://www.ntia.doc.gov/recovery/BTOP/BTOP_QuarterlyReport_Feb_2011.pdf http://www.ntia.doc.gov/recovery/BTOP/BTOP_QuarterlyReport_Feb_2011.pdf NTIA submitted the February 2011 quarterly status report on the Broadband Technology and Opportunities Program (BTOP) to Congress. (1.5MB PDF file) Thu, 3 Mar 2011 08:32:00 EST http://www.ntia.doc.gov/frnotices/2011/fr_ianafunctionsnoi_02252011.pdf http://www.ntia.doc.gov/frnotices/2011/fr_ianafunctionsnoi_02252011.pdf Request for Comments on the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Functions: The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) currently performs the IANA functions, on behalf of the United States Government, through a contract with NTIA. Given the September 30, 2011 expiration of this contract, NTIA is seeking public comment to enhance the performance of the IANA functions in the development and award of a new IANA functions contract. Comments are due on or before March 31, 2011. (62KB PDF file) Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:35:00 EST http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press/2011/NationalBroadbandMap_02172011.html http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press/2011/NationalBroadbandMap_02172011.html NTIA unveiled the National Broadband Map -- the first public, searchable nationwide map of broadband Internet availability -- and the results of a new nationwide survey on broadband adoption. The data will support efforts to expand broadband access and adoption in communities at risk of being left behind in the 21st century economy and help businesses and consumers seeking information on their high-speed Internet options. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:30:00 EST http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press/2011/500mhzstatement_02012011.html http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press/2011/500mhzstatement_02012011.html NTIA announced that it has selected the next spectrum band for a detailed evaluation of whether it can be repurposed for commercial broadband use. The band selected, 1755-1850 MHz is a priority for analysis based on a variety of factors, including industry interest and its potential for commercial use within ten years. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:15:00 EST