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Judge James Boasberg's decision follows two separate rulings that branded Google an illegal monopoly in both search and online advertising.

But U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ordered other changes in landmark ruling Tuesday.

The antitrust division may need state attorneys general to join federal cases 'as a check on influence peddling.'

Repeal of EO 14036 drops federal push on net neutrality, broadband price transparency, and merger oversight.

Watching sports is becoming too costly for many consumers.

Another break with the cable bundle.

Bill continues struggle with Big Tech that began in 2021.

An existential threat for Google as a court in Washington will hear 'remedies' arguments about how, or whether, Google should be broken up.

Judge said search giant violated antitrust laws

Google has been branded a monopolist by a federal judge for the second time in less than a year, this time for ad technology.

In the 2018 email, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said 'there is a non-trivial chance' Meta could be forced to spin off Instagram.

The trial could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups Meta bought more than a decade ago.

The looming antitrust trial will be the first big test of President Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission’s ability to challenge Big Tech.

Bill attacks algorithms designed to raise prices and limit competition

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The DOJ’s antitrust division saw record enforcement under Kanter.

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The department reviews major telecom deals but isn't seen as a bottleneck for currently pending transactions.

It's the latest action of more than three years of aggressive antitrust enforcement shepherded by FTC Chair Lina Khan.

Justice Department's antitrust division is proposing the punishment as a 'remedy' in case against the search engine giant.

'Additional consolidation in the market would have far-reaching effects, reducing choices for consumers,' Senate Democrats say.

The dispute has been described as the Blue Bubble (iPhone) vs. Green Bubble (Android) debate.

Google has been found guilty in an antitrust trial brought on by video game company Epic Games.

The FTC may be able to convince the district court that Amazon is sustaining a monopoly markup, said Herb Hovenkamp.

The FTC’s statute on consumer protection that ‘prohibits unfair deceptive practices’ extends to AI, said Kahn.

Problems accessing poles could delay fiber builds funded by the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.

The Fifth Circuit ruled that the administration overstepped in coercing social media platforms to take down misinformation.

Will the program’s matching funds requirement stretch federal dollars, or hinder smalller providers?

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When President Biden talks about his economic program, the CHIPS Act is the star of the show.

The NTIA is on the cusp of announcing the award winners to the states by June 30, 2023.

The agency’s aggressive approach to antitrust under Chair Lina Khan has sparked controversy.

Widespread AI applications could lead to a dramatic uptick in online disinformation, Pichai warned.

The NTIA is seeking comment in light of the quickly growing potential of generative AI chatbot technology.

Advances for the green economy in the Inflation Reduction Act rely upon smart grid infrastructure.

Panelists disagree on the effects of two antitrust bills intended to promote competition.

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Our comprehensive report examines the extremely timely issue of content moderation and Section 230 from multiple angles.

Wilson accused Chairwoman Lina Khan of defying legal precedent and abusing her power.

The NTIA claims that Apple and Google take advantage of their app stores to put unfair limitations on their competitors.

Will providers be required to use equipment that is not readily available within the United States?

Summit moderators will set the stage for timely discussions on content moderation, privacy and competition.

It will be the first time TikTok’s CEO will appear for a congressional hearing.

The lawsuit accuses the company of abusing a monopoly over the technology that controls the digital advertising market.

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

Rep. Ken Buck said tech companies’ practices are anticompetitive and threaten innovation, free speech and national security.

Biden’s call for federal privacy legislation aims to address an increasingly splintered state privacy landscape.

The Broadband Breakfast Report for January 2023 lays out the things to know about the challenge process.

Legislators from both sides of the aisle are calling for increased regulation of Big Tech.

AT&T’s new Gigapower joint venture will build fiber outside the company’s current footprint.

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

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White House effort seeks to implement a universal label to verify meeting U.S. cybersecurity standards.

SiFi Networks will construct an all-fiber network for 40,000 households in the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Participants voiced concerns over alleged abuses by big tech companies.

Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr doubled-down on previous criticism of the agency’s exclusion of Starlink.

Academics were concerned about an anti-preference bill, while one state AG said he’s ‘pragmatic’ about a federal privacy law.

Phillips told Politico that he is leaving the competition watchdog this fall.

Legislation currently before Congress will hurt American tech’s global competitiveness, event hears.

‘We need to recognize that absolutely the time is now. It is neither too soon nor too late.’

A March Gallup and Knight study found young Americans are less concerned about hurtful online discourse.

Amy Klobuchar released revisions last week to antitrust legislation that would strengthen prohibitions on anticompetitive conduct and mergers.

Noah Phillips said Tuesday he wants the commission to think about the impact of antitrust rules on rising prices.

American Innovation and Choice Online Act is intended to protect fair competition among businesses, but panelists differed on its impact.

A Yale economics professor called on the FTC and DoJ to make it easier for them to pursue harmful mergers.

Commissioner Christine Wilson attributes poor results of FTC staff satisfaction surveys to the officials’ leadership.

ISP challenge was holdout after Department of Justice dropped a similar suit.

Dish enlists Samsung for 5G deployment.

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Letter claims antitrust bills would cost the economy $319 billion.

Twitter’s board is reportedly re-considering Musk’s $43 billion cash offer.

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

The head of the ITIF criticized DOJ and FTC antitrust enforcement that he said could impair American’s global position.

The DOJ and FTC are working together to enforce antitrust laws.

Antitrust lawyers are concerned about a chilling effect over-regulation could bring.

Forty-three state attorneys general signed a letter urging TikTok and Snapchat to have friendlier parental control policies.

Meta and Google face allegations that they coordinated advertising practices to lock out their competition.

Senators released declassified material on the CIA’s bulk data collection program.

Targeting Apple and Google Play stores, bill forbids 50 million+ user marketplaces from requiring developers to use in-app payment options.

Former Chairman William Kovacic said that Biden’s direction of the FTC raises expectations for the agency.

He argued that fundamental changes must be made to restore peoples’ faith in an American system that works for everyone.

The deal would elevate Microsoft in an even more favorable position in the games-as-a-service market.

Klobuchar was able to rally Democrats and Republicans to support her bill, but its future depends upon a shaky alliance.

To find the best way to regulate technology, antitrust regulators need more tools to maintain fairness in the digital economy.

Big technology companies faced hurdles in 2021 — and it’s only the beginning of a Biden administration crackdown.

It is in Amazon’s interest to twist the arm of lawmakers and prevent protections against internet scams.

An American Enterprise Institute panel proposed Congress increase regulator resources rather than actively try to hinder Big Tech.

Panelists at TechFreedom event said judiciary will prevent the FTC from developing proposed antitrust policies.

Trade association doesn’t like new antitrust bill, Charter makes changes at the top, T-Mobile leads wireless, Verizon on wireline.

While some advocate for a tightening of language, other experts believe Section 230 should not be touched.

Lightbox publishing new broadband map, Epic Games suffers loss in Apple antitrust case, 2021 Community Broadband Awards announced.

The FCC outlines September meeting agenda, the FTC will review big tech mergers this month, AT&T signs deal with OneWeb.

Nearly 60 public interest groups signed a letter to House leaders to call a vote on six antitrust bills.