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Broadband Breakfast Staff Review Key Developments of 2024, Preview Trump Era

The discussion was part of Broadband Breakfast's '12 Days of Broadband' year-end coverage.

Election 2024

President Biden Signs Bill Averting Government Shutdown

The deal funds the government through March 14, provides $100 billion in disaster aid, $10 billion to farmers and a one-year Farm Bill extension.

12 Days of Broadband

An annual series of the year's top 12 stories in broadband.

Expert Opinion

Joe Madden: The Next Killer App is AI Video

The use of video in the AI engine will have a significant impact on the network.

12 Days of Broadband

Broadband Breakfast Person of the Year: Elon Musk

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

Broadband Mapping and Data

Experts Dissect Broadband Measurement Approaches as Federal Programs Roll Out

Broadband speed requirements have increased dramatically across different federal programs.

Infrastructure

Sens. Klobuchar and Blackburn Headline Conference on Broadband in the Trump Administration

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

permitting

Congressional Action Might be Critical for Broadband Permitting Reform

The American Broadband Deployment Act could provide needed statutory authority for permitting reforms, panelists said.

Digital Inclusion

State Digital Equity Officials Say Internet Programs Serve Everyone

States are working to coordinate digital equity initiatives with the larger $42.5 billion BEAD infrastructure program.

digital equity

C-SPAN to Televise Broadband Breakfast's 'Next Steps on Digital Equity Projects'

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

E-Rate

FCC's Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program Faces Uncertain Future

Upcoming Chairman Carr, along with Commissioner Nathan Simington, previously dissented from the decision.

BEAD

States Navigate BEAD Program Implementation Amid Political Transition

Officials emphasized that the BEAD program is likely to continue despite the upcoming administration change.

Donald Trump

Broadband in the Trump Administration

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

Mobile

Carriers Split on FCC's Phone Unlocking Proposal

'We have total inconsistency right now in the rules,' said Jeff Blum, executive vice president of external and government affairs at Echostar.

Editorial

Broadband Breakfast Endorses Kamala Harris for President

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