Briefs
AT&T Announces $3 Billion Investment to Closing Digital Divide
The company said it will continue to offer an affordable internet service as the Affordable Connectivity Program ends.
Corey Walker
Reporter Corey Walker is a native of Chicago and attended the University of Michigan. His interests are at the intersection of public policy and economics.
fixed wireless
Fixed Wireless Subscriptions to Increase by 14% in 5 Years
Tech research firm says fixed wireless will grow to 265 million locations by 2029
FCC
Greenlight Networks Announces 8-Gig Fiber, New Nutrition Label
A FTTH company announces a new service and their broadband 'nutrition' label.
Briefs
Ookla Launches Speedtest Insights Analytics Tool
Ookla announces new Speedtest Insights Analytics Tool to understand broadband data.
FCC
Rosenworcel Calls for AI Report Involving Calls and Texts
The FCC chairwoman requested the report during the Consumer Advisory Committee meeting Thursday.
Briefs
AT&T Investigating Internal Data Leak Affecting 73 Million
AT&T issued statement on data breach which affected 73 million current and former customers.
Briefs
Conexon Connect Announces Completion Of 1,300 Mile Broadband Project
An ISP announces the completion of a new rural broadband project.
FCC
Verizon, Google Fiber Unveil Broadband Nutrition Labels Ahead of Deadline
Major ISPs must begin deploying labels by April 10, 2024.
Broadband's Impact
NTIA Releases Accountability Report, Calls for Independent Audits of AI
Davidson said that the NTIA looked to financial auditing as inspiration for the new proposed rules.
ARPA
Oregon Opens Applications For ARPA Project Grant Proposals
Oregon to accept applications for their $156.8 million allocation of ARPA Capital Projects Fund to deploy broadband initiatives
ACP
Most Democratic Senators Want Congress to Make ACP Renewal 'Must Pass' Legislation
Most Democratic senators support Affordable Connectivity Program extension, plus 'Rip and Replace' funding.
FCC
Housing Group Blasts Proposal to Ban Broadband 'Bulk Billing'
An advocacy group on behalf of landlords and lenders argued the FCC should not ban bulking billing practices
FSF
At Free State Event, Most Industry and Academics Dump on FCC Regulation
The officials criticized the agency’s proposal to create more stringent regulations on broadband access.
fixed wireless
Fixed Wireless CEO Says His Technology Has a Bright Future
Matt Larsen gave an impassioned defense of fixed wireless during the WISPAMERICA 2024 conference in Oklahoma City.
FSF
Industry Experts Pessimistic On Potential ACP Extension
Two experts discussed the roadblocks standing in the way of an ACP extension
Fiber
RVA Predicts $150 Billion Invested in U.S. Residential Fiber in Next Five Years
RVA market report suggests a future increase of fiber investment in the United States
