Ajit Pai

Searchlight Capital Partners Announces Appointment of Ajit Pai as Partner

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Professional services, Finance, Federal government of the United States, Government, United States, Censorship of broadcasting in the United States, Federal Communications Commission, Barack Obama, Ajit Pai

Pai brings deep expertise in TMT, having spent nine years in leadership roles at the FCC.

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  • Pai brings deep expertise in TMT, having spent nine years in leadership roles at the FCC.
  • Mr. Pai first joined the FCC as a Commissioner in 2012, after being nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate.
  • Earlier in his career, Mr. Pai served in various positions at the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Senate.
  • Searchlight seeks to invest in businesses where its long-term capital and strategic support accelerate value creation for all stakeholders.

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Joins Calix ConneXions and Shares Exciting News About the New Spectrum Rules to Expand Broadband Access and Wi-Fi in Rural America

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Telecommunications, Articles, Wireless networking, Broadband, Wi-Fi, 5G, Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai, Internet access

Calix was thrilled to have Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai deliver a keynote to discuss his perspective on the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), broadband performance testing, Wi-Fi, 5G services and the future of the industry.

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  • Calix was thrilled to have Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai deliver a keynote to discuss his perspective on the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), broadband performance testing, Wi-Fi, 5G services and the future of the industry.
  • The 5.9 GHz band can also help improve and expand broadband access in both rural and urban America.
  • Calix is committed to leading the industry in Wi-Fi evolution as new spectrum becomes available and Wi-Fi 6E becomes a reality.
  • It is very encouraging that the FCC and Chairman Pai have taken this latest step to help bridge the digital divide.

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to Headline Calix ConneXions 2020 to Discuss the Future of the Broadband Business

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Data management, Ajit Pai, Konkani people, Pai, Federal Communications Commission, Government, Ajit, Federal government of the United States, Mass media

Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai will deliver a keynote address in the opening general session at ConneXions 2020 on Tuesday, October 27.

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  • Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai will deliver a keynote address in the opening general session at ConneXions 2020 on Tuesday, October 27.
  • Chairman Pai will discuss the FCCs efforts to expand access to high-speed Internet across the country.
  • Ajit Pai is the Chairman of the FCC, designated chairman by President Donald Trump in January 2017.
  • Were honored to welcome Chairman Pai and look forward to hearing him share his vision for eliminating the digital divide.

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and NIST Director Walter Copan to Headline Inaugural 6G Symposium

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Monday, October 12, 2020
Telecommunications, Data centers, Internet of things, Mobile telecommunications, Technology forecasting, Science and technology, Technology, 5G, 6G, InterDigital, Ajit Pai, Extended periodic table

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will headline day one of the 6G Symposium with a fireside chat to explore Beyond 5G and 6G initiatives in the United States, hosted by InterDigital CEO Bill Merritt.

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  • FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will headline day one of the 6G Symposium with a fireside chat to explore Beyond 5G and 6G initiatives in the United States, hosted by InterDigital CEO Bill Merritt.
  • On day two of the Symposium, NIST Director Dr. Walter G. Copan will deliver remarks in a fireside chat to address the efforts that NIST and the U.S. government are undertaking with respect to research, innovation and public-private industry collaborations, in preparation for 6G.
  • A complete list of speakers and a full agenda are available on the 6G Symposium website, www.6GSymposium.com .
  • The WIOT Institute at Northeastern University includes over 70 full-time faculty, researchers and graduate students advancing the state-of-the-art in 5G and 6G wireless systems.

Mavenir Joins FCC Chairman Pai at Forum on 5G Open Radio Access Networks

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Friday, September 11, 2020
Public policy, Government, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, White House, Federal Government, Internet, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Mobile telecommunications, 5G, Internet of things, Technology forecasting, Ajit Pai, Technology, Science and technology, Pai, Nokia

Mavenirs Senior Vice President of Business Development John Baker will speak at the Federal Communications Commissions Forum on 5G Open Radio Access Networks next week, joining industry colleagues and FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to tout how OpenRAN can advance American interests in the race to 5G and help deploy cheaper and more secure networks more quickly.

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  • Mavenirs Senior Vice President of Business Development John Baker will speak at the Federal Communications Commissions Forum on 5G Open Radio Access Networks next week, joining industry colleagues and FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to tout how OpenRAN can advance American interests in the race to 5G and help deploy cheaper and more secure networks more quickly.
  • Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will also speak at the event, which will take place on Sept. 14.
  • With Chairman Pai as the moderator, he will be joined by representatives from AT&T, DISH, HPE, JIO, Parallel Wireless and Nokia.
  • We appreciate Chairman Pai and the FCC taking the time to convene this important forum in recognition of OpenRAN as a critical component of further establishing the United States leadership on 5G.

WV Senator Plymale Appointed to Federal Communications Commission Committee

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Monday, August 24, 2020
Government, Censorship of broadcasting in the United States, Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai, Pai, Mass media, Federal government of the United States

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Longtime West Virginia Senator Robert H. (Bob) Plymale was recently appointed to the Federal Communications Commission Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC) on telecommunications by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Longtime West Virginia Senator Robert H. (Bob) Plymale was recently appointed to the Federal Communications Commission Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC) on telecommunications by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai.
  • The appointments were announced by the federal government on August 13th.
  • I am honored to serve on this FCC committee and look forward to positive engagement," said Senator Plymale.
  • Senator Plymale is the only West Virginian appointed to this national body and only one of five state legislative representatives on the panel.

Bloosurf recognized by Federal Communications Commission as first to complete buildout under CAF-II

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Government, Internet access, Mass media, Ajit Pai, Konkani people, Digital divide, Internet service provider, Agencies of the United States government, Federal Communications Commission, Pai, Rural Internet, Cision

SALISBURY, Md., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bloosurf was recently congratulated by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai as the first Connect America Fund Phase 2 (CAF-II) winner to complete the 100% deployment milestone, 5 years ahead of schedule.

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  • SALISBURY, Md., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bloosurf was recently congratulated by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai as the first Connect America Fund Phase 2 (CAF-II) winner to complete the 100% deployment milestone, 5 years ahead of schedule.
  • According to Chairman Pai, small rural internet service providers "are the foot soldiers of the digital revolution in rural and low-income America."
  • "We want to thank the FCC for supporting small rural Internet Service Providers such as Bloosurf and many others across the country," said Vincent Sabathier, CEO of Bloosurf.
  • Bloosurf partners with local, state and the federal government to provide very high-speed internet access to remote and underserved communities.

Tilson Joins INCOMPAS; Supports FCC's Pledge to Keep Americans Connected

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Broadband, Ajit Pai, Konkani people, Internet access

Through INCOMPAS, Tilson and its elemental infrastructure affiliate also signed the Keep Americans Connected Pledge sponsored by Chairman Ajit Pai.

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  • Through INCOMPAS, Tilson and its elemental infrastructure affiliate also signed the Keep Americans Connected Pledge sponsored by Chairman Ajit Pai.
  • "Our participation and pledge to keep American's connected underscores our mission to build America's information infrastructure.
  • They are an innovative leader, dedicated to expanding broadband access to fuel innovation that supports healthcare, education and business needs across the nation," said INCOMPAS CEO Chip Pickering.
  • Recognized nine consecutive years on the Inc. 5000, Tilson provides network development and information infrastructure professional services to telecom, construction, utility and government clients.

Mediacom Extends Company Initiatives to Combat Spread of Coronavirus

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
Telecommunications, Human resources, Public relations, Investor relations, Health, Infectious diseases, Communications, Professional services, Technology, Regions of the United States, Mediacom, Middletown, New York, Ajit Pai, Internet service provider

Mediacom Communications announced today the company extension through June 30, 2020 of a series of previously announced initiatives directed at helping American families address work, education and health care challenges created by the Coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Mediacom Communications announced today the company extension through June 30, 2020 of a series of previously announced initiatives directed at helping American families address work, education and health care challenges created by the Coronavirus pandemic.
  • Offering the Mediacom Connect2Compete low-cost Internet program free for 60 days to new qualifying families.
  • By extending these initiatives through June 30th, Mediacom hopes to help students, teachers and administrators safely and successfully finish the 2019-20 school year.
  • Along with these initiatives, Mediacom joined a number of other Internet service providers in recommitting to the Keep Americans Connected Pledge issued by Federal Communications Chairman Ajit Pai.

This Friday: Wi-Fi NOW Special Event on 6 GHz Wi-Fi - Featuring FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Wireless networking, Telecommunications, Wi-Fi, Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai, Government, Mass media, IEEE 802.11g-2003

The event will feature remarks and Q&A on the 6 GHz decision with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai.

Key Points: 
  • The event will feature remarks and Q&A on the 6 GHz decision with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai.
  • "In bringing 6 GHz Wi-Fi to the world the FCC has shown remarkable courage and has reinforced its global leadership.
  • Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band will create a huge surge in innovation in wireless and tech in general.
  • Anyone is welcome to view the live stream of the Wi-Fi NOW Special Event.