The photo gallery captures not just the presentations, but the engaging conversations and networking at the event.

The event will take place at Clyde’s of Gallery Place starting at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 8:15 a.m.

The broadband team and chief technology officer in St. Louis will discuss the city's goal of revitalization and community connectivity.

Experts gather next Thursday to explore AI infrastructure challenges at the intersection of data centers, nuclear power, and broadband.

Join us to learn how optimizing these processes can drive efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Join us to explore what’s next for the backbone of the digital economy.

The summit will provide key insights into the evolving relationship between power generation, data centers, and broadband infrastructure.

Deregulation, spending cuts, H1-B visas for legal immigration. Are these now Trump administration policy?

The first deployment deadline for RDOF passed on Dec. 31, 2024 – yesterday.

Loper Bright sets the stage for a Republican-led overhaul of broadband and telecom policy in 2025.

The wireless carriers are expected to continue scooping up fiber providers.

In 2024, USF encountered widespread calls for reforms to ensure its sustainability and effectiveness.

Nuclear energy gained momentum as a green solution to data centers' rising power demands.

Brendan Carr has supported a deregulatory stance toward ISPs.

2024 marked the year LEOs went from experimental to expansive.

Every state got its BEAD proposal approved, and at least 18 began fielding grant applications.

Hope for a single auction, but not blanket authority, materialized at the end of the year.

States, cities, and private providers led the charge as federal broadband affordability efforts falter.

In our view, without Musk’s support, Trump would not have won the presidency.

A policy forum with key stakeholders from Congress, the incoming administration, and independent agencies like the FCC.

Join Broadband Breakfast's team of reporters and editors as we kick of the 12 Days of Broadband!

Demand is surging for this one-day event, on Thursday, about top issues in Broadband for the Trump Administration.

No matter our circumstances, personally or politically, there are things for which we should be thankful.

The event will air live on C-SPAN 1 at 12 Noon ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

Donald Trump’s 2024 victory in the presidential election will change public policy in Washington on many fronts. Broadband will be particularly impacted.

A webinar that will help explain the ins and outs of Build America Buy America compliance.

This tech-focused publication and broadband community says Harris-Walz is ‘better for broadband’ and ‘better for people’s lives’ than the alternative.

Should streaming video and broadband services be subject to fees similar to those imposed on cable TV providers?

Don't miss the chance to learn about BEAD, spectrum, Universal Service Fund reform, and the future of the internet.

Key recent developments include FCC fines on nine ISP, the annual 706 Report and a pending deadline for the FCC's broadband labels program.

AT&T, T-Mobile increase visibility and credibility of the open access model.

Measures should be taken to protect patients seeking to use mobile devices to receive healthcare.

I saw the logic of the way Arkansas organized its broadband event into a series on panels on ‘infrastructure’ and ‘non-deployment’.

Increased spectrum sharing is the way to handle user demand in the midst of spectrum shortages, expert says

The risk with today’s most common partnerships is that once the private partner owns the last mile, the municipality loses control.

Neglecting to map regions where both affordability and accessibility limit high-speed internet subscriptions could impair effectiveness.

State-by-state broadband pages for every U.S. state and territory.

Broadband is a utility that's a little bit like plumbing – just sexier.

A webinar on Thursday, June 27, 2 p.m. ET: Plan Today for a Smooth Build Tomorrow

Common-sense practices can be translated into online safety, according to Digital Navigators.

Panelists said autonomous cars have the potential to reduce fatalities, but need more spectrum from the FCC.

Standard MDU practices like bulk billing have recently become controversial.

Government officials express optimism that the introduction of labels will signal a new era of transparency and competition.

Momentum is growing for the event, in person at Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library, located at 1630 7th St NW in Washington, and live online.

The event will be in person at Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library, located at 1630 7th St NW in Washington, and live online.

It's a time of changing seasons in Washington, and in Rural America.

Encapsulating the most important broadband happenings of the past week and considering what's next.

Quantum computing represents a fundamental shift from classical computing, which relies on solving problems through rapid trial and error.

Encapsulating the most important broadband happenings of the past week and considering what's next.

The experts held split opinions regarding the impact of new consumer broadband labels mandated by the Federal Communications Commission.

12 year olds (and older) having to age-verify on social media may become more common going forward.

It's been 11 years since Verizon filed arguments against the FCC in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.

As the global race for 5G dominance continues, a significant hurdle looms ahead.

NTIA’s Enabling Middle Mile Program will facilitate the installation of over 12,000 miles of fiber-optic cable.

In religious traditions including Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism and others, 8 represents the idea of balance, justice and fairness.

Open access networks can be better understand through the 7-layered Open Systems Interconnection

On the one year anniversary, the White House touted investment of one-hundred-and-66 billion dollars.

All 56 states and territories have released for comment their Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment proposals.

FCC staff processed 4.8 million challenges to coverage data and 1.5 million challenges to location data.

The remaining funds are anticipated to be depleted by May 2024, according to the ACP Dashboard tracker.

Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the FCC's recent move was an effort to ease friction for BEAD deployments.

The digital infrastructure is evolving at exponential rates and the demand for smarter systems and a more connected world is imperative to the progression of our communities.

The digital infrastructure is evolving at exponential rates and the demand for smarter systems and a more connected world is imperative to the progression of our communities.

On the First Day of Broadband, my true love sent to me: One Artificial General Intelligence

Starlink has deployed about 5,500 satellites into low earth orbit, and the current generation service produces 'urban-quality' broadband, said official.

The FCC rules have drawn strong pushback from industry groups and praise from Democratic leadership.

The recent drama at OpenAI reflects the ongoing debate on AI development, panelists said.

The open access model allows multiple ISPs to use the same infrastructure. That could benefit Gigapower.

Some see potential in advancing 5G technology while others worry about connectivity performance

A tutorial for investors, broadband providers, and political leaders

The next phase of broadband mapping is going to be very much state-driven, said panelists.

While policymakers work to lift barriers such as permitting reform, others remain sidelined, such as pole access.

Experts suggest a combination of active activities and group projects.

Tune in to see what’s in store at the BEAD Implementation Summit in Washington on September 21, 2023.

Legislation to help close the rip and replace funding gap still awaits votes in Congress.

Rules can increase the burden on small providers.

States are ramping up to submit their five-year broadband plans.

This year, the spotlight is on infrastructure integration, collaboration, and technology innovation.

The bill will affect the tone and content of discussion on U.S.-owned platforms that wish to continue offering UK services.

How will the internet ‘nutrition label’ requirements affect broadband providers?

Bead will connect over 90 percent of all locations, both unserved and underserved, to high-speed internet.

’The industry needs to get off its speed fixation.’

Permitting delays could make the five-year deployment timeline difficult to meet, panelists said.

BEAD program awards are expected to have a smaller matching funds total than the middle mile awards.

Lack of assurance regarding the ACP funding discourages local governments and providers from investing into the program.

With government action, America can reindustrialize itself, bolster national security, revive left-behind places and reduce carbon emissions.

Tribes needs to be prepared to approach states on what coverage data is not included in state maps.

How are fiber technologies evolving to adapt to ever-higher capacity, and how do alternative technologies compare?

What should we expect from the upcoming Middle Mile grants, and what might get left behind?

Amid supply chain constraints and a hostile technological race with China, will the legislation be successful?

How are Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program projects progressing, and how will they interact with BEAD projects?

Overreporting in maps may prove to be detrimental.

How should lawmakers navigate competing concerns about national security, free speech, mental health and competition?

New AI developments could impact jobs that have traditionally been considered safe from technological displacement.

How will domestic procurement requirements shape the future of U.S. infrastructure development?

What opportunities and challenges do MDUs present for service providers?

What are the risks associated with artificial intelligence deployment, and which concerns are just fearmongering?

How can broadband providers electrify their installation processes and support the push for green energy?

Engaging local communities can build trust, which is an important factor in increasing adoption.

This Broadband Breakfast Live Online session will preview the upcoming Broadband Communities Summit on May 1–4.

The Treasury announced a proposal to revise broadband grant compliance obligations Tuesday.

Despite the FCC’s recent expansion of STIR/SHAKEN, some panelists called the framework ineffective.

Hear state broadband leaders talk about how they are approaching the digital equity planning process.

What progress has been made toward universal broadband access?

Tribal leaders say they need to gather data to ensure that Tribal nations receive funding necessary for broadband.

Broadband access and privacy policies present opportunities for bipartisan collaboration, Broadband Breakfast panelists agreed.

What are states focusing on in order to maximize the amount and impact of their federal broadband funding?

Panelists argued that ethical concerns about digital privacy and AI are not unfounded, but rather unfairly targeted at certain countries.

The summit, live in Washington, will address Biden’s recent challenges to Big Tech: Section 230, privacy and competition.

Experts have warned that the BABA mandate raises the cost of broadband deployment.

Will Congress have anything new to say about infrastructure investment, wireless communication or net neutrality?

State officials are responsible for the disbursal of federal broadband infrastructure funds, but many offices are understaffed.

The Senate recently passed a measure banning the app from government devices.

The program is helping low-income households afford internet access, but some experts warn that the fund will soon be depleted.

The cost of remote fiber deployment can be a deterrent, necessitating creative community solutions.

Critics urged the FCC to expand the fund’s contribution sources, but the agency chose to punt the decision to Congress.

Some fear that state offices will lack the necessary resources to fully participate in the fabric challenge process.

Between supply chain disruptions and the rising price of goods, the increased costs of fiber deployment could be pushed onto consumers.

The FCC licensed a significant amount of the limited available spectrum before its authority to do was set to expire.

If Sohn is sworn in, it would break the FCC’s party deadlock and allow the Democrats to potentially bring back net neutrality.

State allocations of BEAD funding will likely be announced by June 2023.

G.hn technology can utilize existing telephone wiring and coaxial cabling to deliver fiber-like speeds.

Our Broadband Breakfast Live Online events take place on Wednesday at 12 Noon ET. Watch the event on Broadband Breakfast, or REGISTER HERE to join the conversation. Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 12 Noon ET – Live from Las Vegas for CES In this special episode of Broadband Breakfast Live Online, Broadb

The Supreme Court is preparing to hear two cases related to content moderation and platform liability.

The controversy is about the rates that internet companies seeking to put fiber on utility poles need to pay.

The COVID-19 pandemic provided the foundation case for why fiber’s symmetrical capabilities have became so central.

Californians’ opposition to the ADPPA’s preemption provision may be the end of the comprehensive bipartisan privacy bill.

Broadband Breakfast presents the first of its annual '12 Days of Broadband' series about the top 12 stories of the year.

CoBank also mentions that Space X and T-Mobile will begin testing a satellite service by the end of 2023.

Panel 1 video. Join the Broadband Breakfast Club to watch the full-length videos from Digital Infrastructure Investment.

Smart technologies hold incredible promise for the future of healthcare. How can we lay the groundwork now?

Multi-dwelling units often pose challenges for expedited broadband deployment, calling for innovative solutions.

Featuring Phil Murphy, Senior Advisor to the NTIA. Join the Broadband Breakfast Club to watch the full-length videos from Digital Infrastructure Investment.

Transparency laws in Calif. and N.Y. are the ‘liberal’ counterpart to the ‘conservative’ speech laws in Texas and Florida.

‘There are just an incredible amount of even management positions that would be well-suited to develop through an apprentice program.’

‘If…you’re leasing that data from a private entity, you can’t just hand it over to another private entity.’

In the midst of what can only be described as a fiber boom, how should you value your fiber business?

Hear from the DII moderators about what to expect from this year’s pathbreaking program.

Does the ‘Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act’ stand a chance?

FCC should not ‘wait for Congress to sort through these complex issues.’

Digital Infrastructure Investment brings the broadband infrastructure and financial services communities together.

‘We believe that connectivity can be a new and distinct category in impact investing.’

They objected to being required to help build CostQuest’s database, but are unable to utilize database for their own benefit.

The director of the middle mile program said applicants must show “climate resilience” to get funding.

There is an increasing worry that cities may be left out of the wealth of resources for broadband infrastructure spending.

State officials discussed working with academic, community and industry partners to craft its broadband maps.

Panelists include Craig Settles, Matthew Rantanen, Margaret “Peggy” Talbot, and Kevin Easterling of the Black Heritage Association.

In Tennessee, we’ll see what the Volunteer state is doing to bring a plan together on broadband policy.

The non-profit Yellowstone Fiber uses a unique business model in the thriving community of Bozeman, Montana, and the surrounding county.

A small city in Utah has some of the country’s highest speeds using a unique model of fiber sharing.

The state partners with educational institutions and service providers to maximize public funding.

‘The efforts that have been done in the past have been a great foundation.’

The data will go toward improved maps, which the FCC chair said will be available by the fall.

Utilities Technology Council CEO Sheryl Riggs questioned whether broadband access is expanded if costs just float to ratepayers.

Observers on a Broadband Breakfast panel offered differing perspectives on the high court’s decision.

New questions arise on the Digital Equity Act following NTIA’s notice of funding released in May.

Director of the Capital Projects Fund said the fund should be used with infrastructure bill money to close broadband gaps.

The decision may disrupt managed Wi-Fi in multi-family arrangements.

Consumers should know what they are purchasing and what they are getting with internet speeds.

Join Acting Rural Utilities Service Administrator Chris McLean on June 8 at Broadband Breakfast for Lunch

Money coming from the IIJA must be flexible and include extensive private contributions, Davidson said at Broadband Breakfast event.

Google’s Chief Internet Evangelist Vint Cerf warned against government intervention in online moderation.

From the Broadband Communities Summit, this special Broadband Breakfast Live Online will dive into the smart home topic, including with apartment buildings.

Learn how the Federal Communications Commission’s rulemaking on pole attachments could impact the broadband rollout

How different is the Great Firewall of China (and now Russia) from being deplatformed by Big Tech?

Join Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information Alan Davidson on April 13 at Broadband Breakfast for Lunch

How much of low bandwidth performance can be attributed to poor Wi-Fi transmission or slow computing speeds in the home?

Our Broadband Breakfast Live Online events take place on Wednesday at 12 Noon ET. You can also PARTICIPATE in the current Broadband Breakfast Live Online event and REGISTER HERE. Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 12 Noon ET — How Technology Helps the Environment Technology is ingrained with environmental p

Prince Albert of Public Knowledge, Arthur Sidney of the Computer & Communications Industry Association and others to discuss proposed legislation.

Leading figures in telecom media share thoughts on what the next year will hold for the industry.

Three broadband experts on a Broadband Breakfast live event discussed data collection and specificity of mapping.

NTIA is likely to continue to oversee the $42.5 billion for broadband from the IIJA.

Keller and Heckman Partner Jim Baller says model could lead to a race to the bottom, but UTOPIA CEO disagrees.

Join Broadband Breakfast for our annual New Years’ Party as we look over the last year of broadband developments.

We’ll look at the current state of broadband mapping and where it needs to be to successfully deploy broadband infrastructure.

One of the most important recent developments in the deployment of broadband infrastructure.

Privacy is rising in the landscape of telecom and technology policy issues issues.

Panelists note shifting definition of offensive content.

Funds made available by the infrastructure bill will not need solid maps to make spending efficient, experts agree.

Finding something to be grateful about with regard to Better Broadband, Better Lives

Facebook is under fire. Does that mean all of social media should be?

Concerns about labor shortages, supply chains and rising costs are inescapable.

Industry officials disagree over how effective mandates are in creating internet provider choice within multitenant residential buildings.

Providers of all sort can line up for their share of $75 billion worth of broadband grant funding.

The Las Vegas trade show Wispapalooza 2021 is back from October 11-October 14, 2021, and it’s bigger than ever.

Live from Broadband Communities, Broadband Breakfast will explore how to serve rural networks and electric cooperatives.

Want a sneak peak of Digital Infrastructure Investment 2021 on Monday? Moderators for the event’s four sessions preview their panels.

Broadband Breakfast, in person and for lunch, heard about the possibilities with spectrum sharing and combining technologies for coverage.

BroadbandNow launches a “consumer confidence” survey.

Panel with broadband and wireless industry lobbyists wrestle with need for symmetrical internet, and press for fiber.

Join the Broadband Breakfast Club to attend our premiere Broadband Breakfast for Lunch event on September 8, 2021.

The Executive Order may lead to sweeping changes in the way private companies report and share data regarding cyberbreaches.

Sunne Wright McPeak, President and CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund, spearheads a national Digital Equity Bill of Rights

This event will be the third in a series previewing the upcoming Broadband Communities Summit.

This event will be the second in a series previewing the upcoming Broadband Communities Summit.

This event will be the first in a series previewing the upcoming Broadband Communities Summit.

Without further word on what to expect in the bipartisan infrastructure framework, Doug Dawson examines what direction it could take.

Come to the July 14 session of Broadband Breakfast for a roundtable discussion on the future of the 12 GigaHertz band.

Join Broadband Breakfast for a deep dive into into making sure that our nation’s broadband maps are better.

More experts weigh in on the fiber debate, but point to other technologies as important for the future of connectivity.

Open access provisions in municipal builds could alleviate fears of competition concerns with ISPs.

Christopher Mitchell of ILSR talks federal programs and the need for longer-term and more targeted solutions.

A conversation about broadband investment and digital infrastructure between Doug Dawson of CCG Consulting and Drew Clark of Broadband Breakfast.

Two sets of experts debated the merits of reforming or removing and maintaining Section 230.

This session will consider the many active conversations currently taking place among smaller internet companies. The interest and momentum behind mergers and acquisitions presents an opportunity for providers seeking an exit, and for companies seeking growth opportunities.

Tune in to hear proponents and critics of Section 230 debate whether or not it should be reformed.

On May 19, 2021, ask us anything about spectrum sharing during Broadband Breakfast Live Online!

This installment of Broadband Breakfast Live Online explores innovative solutions that increase the capabilities of infrastructure already in place.

Panelists include Joseph Gratz, Durie Tangri, Arthur Sidney, CCIA, Michael Graif, Mintz, and moderated by Drew Clark, Editor and Publisher, Broadband Breakfast.

Experts at the Broadband Breakfast Live Online event debated what “future-proofing” broadband would look like.

April 2, 2021 – State broadband authorities working close to the ground say that the key to tackling the digital divide are states and local communities. Accurately mapping where broadband is available has been a challenge for many years, and the latest Federal Communications Commission effort is cr

March 24, 2021 – Educators must come up with ways to enhance the online learning experience or students will end up suffering from “Zoom fatigue” and falling behind, the Broadband Breakfast live event heard Wednesday. David Weinberger, senior researcher at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet

Guests include Jeff Johnston of CoBank, Tim Herwig of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Lauren Mathena of Mid-Atlantic Broadband and Christopher Mitchell or the Institute for Local Self Reliance. Moderated by Drew Clark of Broadband Breakfast.

Panelists include Carri Bennet of of Womble Bond, Gary Bolton, Doug Brake, and Matt Wood of Free Press. Moderated by Drew Clark of Broadband Breakfast.

Panelists include Scott Rudd, Indiana Broadband Office, Teresa Ferguson, Colorado Broadband Office, Matt Schmitt, Illinois Office of Broadband, Kenrick Gordon, Maryland Office of Rural Broadband, Burt Lum, Hawaii Broadband Initiative, Moderated by Drew Clark, Editor and Publisher, Broadband Breakfas

Panelists include Dr. Badrul Khan, Dr. Charles Severance, Dr. Lori Williams and Dr. David Weinberger. Moderated by Drew Clark, Editor and Publisher, Broadband Breakfast.

Panelists include Jonathan Chambers of Conexon, Tyler Cooper of BroadbandNow and Christina Mason of WISPA. Moderated by Drew Clark, Editor and Publisher at Broadband Breakfast.

Panelists include Dr. Reggie Smith III of USDLA, Marijke Visser of ALA, Brian Hurley of ACA Connects and Jodie Griffin, Deputy Division Chief in the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau at the FCC. Moderated by Drew Clark, Editor and Publisher, Broadband Breakfast

Panelists include: Donny Smith, CEO of FiberSmith, Sandeep Dhingra, CTO of Network Services at STL, and Brian Regan, VP at Starry, and moderated by Drew Clark of Broadband Breakfast

Panelists include: Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Avery Gardiner and Geoffrey Manne. Moderated by Drew Clark, Editor and Publisher, Broadband Breakfast

Our Broadband Breakfast Live Online events take place every Wednesday at 12 Noon ET. You can watch the February 10, 2021, event on this page. You can also PARTICIPATE in the current Broadband Breakfast Live Online event. REGISTER HERE. Our newest series is “A No-Nonsense Guide to 5G,” which will exp

See “Electrical Cooperatives Are the Unsung Heroes of Rural Broadband, Say Broadband Breakfast Panelists,” Broadband Breakfast, February 18, 2021 Our Broadband Breakfast Live Online events take place every Wednesday at 12 Noon ET. You can watch the February 17, 2021, event on this page. You can also

See “Local Communities Are Essential to Improving Internet Mapping, Say Broadband Breakfast Experts,” Broadband Breakfast, February 3, 2021 Our Broadband Breakfast Live Online events take place every Wednesday at 12 Noon ET. You can watch the February 3, 2021, event on this page. You can also PARTIC

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 12 Noon ET — Champions of Broadband: Randy May Our guest is Randolph J. May, founder and president of The Free State Foundation, an independent, non-profit free market-oriented think tank founded in 2006. May is a past Chair of the Ameri

See “From the View of the California Emerging Technology Fund, Presidential Leadership Needed on Broadband,” Broadband Breakfast, October 16, 2020 Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 12 Noon ET — Champions of Broadband: Sunne Wright McPeak Our guest is Sunne Wright McPe

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 12 Noon ET — Champions of Broadband: Robert McDowell Our guest is Robert McDowell, former Federal Communications Commissioner. He has worked throughout his career to advance innovation and investment in the technology, media and telec

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 12 Noon ET — Champions of Broadband: Barbara DeGarmo and Masha Zager Our guests are Barbara DeGarmo and Masha Zager, CEO and Editor of Broadband Communities. In advance of the Broadband Communities Virtual Summit on Tuesday, September

August 25, 2020 — Thomas Hazlett, an American economist whose research focuses heavily on regulatory measures within the communications sector, was researching cable television when his interest was peaked on broadcasters’ use of the airwaves. Hazlett, who had earned his Ph.D. in economics from UCLA

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 — Champions of Broadband: Don Means Our guest Don Means, Director, Gigabit Libraries Network, will speak about the role he has played as a grass-roots activist, a broadband consultant, and an advocate for the role that libraries play in c

August 6, 2020 – Former Federal Communications Commissioner Mignon Clyburn said that the FCC does not have the authority to clarify Section 230, speaking in a wide-ranging Broadband Breakfast Live Online interview on Wednesday. The event, part of Broadband Breakfast’s “Champions of Broadband” series

The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated just how dependent we are, as a world, upon high-quality broadband. Broadband networks are a lifeline — for working, for education, for telemedicine, for dance recitals, for conversations in the public square and simple human connectedness. We can’t solve al

August 1, 2020 — Jim Baller has dedicated much of his life to advocating for universal high capacity broadband. Baller was inspired to become a broadband advocate when he had a lull in his practice as an energy attorney. He began doing pro bono work for the American Public Power Association, a natio

July 24, 2020 — Bob Frankston’s life is one characterized by innovation and contrarianism. From an early age, Frankston was fiercely independent and entrepreneurial, traits that were well-suted for coding, he said in an interview with the University of Minnesota. “It wasn’t just that it was OK to be

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 — Champions of Broadband: Mignon Clyburn Former Federal Communications Commissioner Mignon Clyburn will speak about the role she has played in advancing Better Broadband, Better Lives, including issues of universal broadband connectivity,