Satellite providers are securing 22 percent of federal broadband funding by offering immediate connectivity where fiber deployment could take years.

Experts debated AI chatbot risks to children, with advocates warning of manipulation techniques while skeptics urged perspective on technology fears.

Broadband experts differed on BEAD's rollout, debating whether the program accelerated or obstructed rural connectivity efforts.

The panel discussed balancing innovation with public safety, and whether inmates should bear security costs for phone calls and communication under new FCC rules.

The agency has been working to reduce federal permitting burdens for BEAD participants.

EU tech regulations are hampering innovation and degrading consumer experiences, panelists said.

Europe has outpaced the United States in fiber broadband deployment through innovative wholesale models and municipal partnerships

The Broadband Breakfast Live Online event comes two weeks before AnchorNets in Arlington, Va., on Oct. 29-31.

Industry experts debate whether gigabit internet deployment has outpaced actual consumer demand.

ITU's choice to hold the conference in Shanghai has raised some fears about security.

Industry leaders criticized the new push in the BEAD program for inconsistent state results and appearing to favor satellite technology.

States race to meet a federal deadline for the $42.5 billion BEAD program amid dramatic cost reductions.

A robust positioning, navigation and timing network could help America discourage attacks.

They predicted a substantial number of homes and businesses were missed by eligibility maps.

AI's energy demands will require a 25% boost in U.S. electricity production over five years, experts warned.

State officials reported big cost savings and varied tech plans as most raced to meet the Sept. 4 BEAD deadline.

Internet Exchange Points are a critical deployment, alongside last-mile broadband, to prevent rural infrastructure gaps.

Industry experts warn low-Earth orbit providers may not meet BEAD's federal broadband requirements.

Panelists weigh risks, values, and accountability following announcement of White House AI action plan

Experts explore how to guarantee America’s digital future, in anticipation of upcoming events on broadband, energy and resilience.

Panel explores whether fears of cable sabotage match operational reality

Tribal leaders stress infrastructure control, competition, and workforce training as foundations for digital self-determination.

The collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX exchange transformed cryptocurrency from a bipartisan issue to a political battleground: Giancarlo.

Wi-Fi's economic value in the U.S. alone is projected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2027.

The panel took place following President Trump’s efforts to remove sitting Democratic commissioners from the FTC.

'Where my hope lies is in the states,' said Deborah Lathen, president of Lathen Consulting.

This event previewed the upcoming in-person 'Data Centers, Nuclear Power, and Broadband Summit' conference on March 27

Copper theft has evolved beyond petty crime into organized operations.

All three national wireless carriers - AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile - are expanding their fiber investments in various ways.

States are exploring new approaches to maintain broadband affordability for low-income households.

The FCC legal ability to auction off spectrum lapsed in March 2023 over concerns DoD spectrum could be sold off.

The Act authorizes nearly $280 billion in funding to bolster semiconductor manufacturing and R&D in the U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

Once staunch opponents of open access, Tier 1 ISPs are now entering a space traditionally dominated by municipalities.

Experts tout USF as outdated as Fifth Circuit rules it unconstitutional.

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.

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

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

A leaked email from a company exec revealed that the false data was a deliberate attempt to prevent competitors from accessing government grants earmarked for broadband expansion in the region.

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

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

Right-of-way disputes regularly hold up deployments, providers said.

The framework could help free up more spectrum to meet rising demand, some experts said.

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

The Supreme Court has shown less deference to federal agencies in recent years, a BBLO panel heard.

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

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

How will prior broadband programs impact BEAD Implementation?

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

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

What’s next for BEAD implementation?

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

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

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

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

Overreporting in maps may prove to be detrimental.

Cities are being drawn to open-access deployment models, say panelists.

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

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

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

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

The former FCC nominee spoke for the first time regarding future plans after withdraw.

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

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

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

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

This year will bring increased “frictionless technology,” which will reduce consumer confusions surrounding new tech, CES heard.

Broadband Breakfast’s coverage of CES will illuminate cutting-edge technologies.

The CRS report references a Broadband Breakfast Live Online event held in October.

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

Broadband Breakfast is tracking planned BEAD connections by technology

Broadband Breakfast is tracking fixed wireless access subscriptions.

Broadband Breakfast is tracking wireline broadband subscriptions.

Broadband Breakfast is tracking wireline and wireless broadband subscribers by technology.

‘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.’

The company says its map is based on millions of M-Lab speed tests conducted over a six-month period.

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

‘Using the right information at the right time, we’re going to get to a better place.’

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

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

Parler’s Amy Peikoff said she wishes Twitter can follow in her social media company’s footsteps.

Government is ‘worst person’ to manage content moderation.

The Computer and Communications Industry Association counts as members Amazon, Google and Facebook.

Though regulators may want to regulate cryptocurrency to protect consumers, experts argued that overdoing it could impact innovation.

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

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

Experts argue for significant changes in order for broadband mapping efforts to be successful.

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

The American Jobs Plan, President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan, includes $100 billion to ensure broadband availability to every single American at affordable rates. This means building more broadband in rural areas.

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

March 15, 2021 – Demand for the $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit program of is likely to strong, said Jodie Griffin, deputy division chief in the Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau at, said during Wednesday’s Broadband Breakfast Live event. Griffin said she saw t

March 4, 2021 – Amid claims that the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund chose winners that may not be able to fulfill their broadband commitments, Vantage Point CEO Larry Thompson said his whitepaper contributing to the discussion wasn’t intended to be critical but to figure out what’s best for quick de

February 3, 2021 – Gathering data at the community level is key to improving broadband mapping, industry experts said during Wednesday’s Broadband Breakfast Live Online event on the need for state and local engagement to improve broadband mapping. “Accurate data is important to mapping.” said Peggy

January 29, 2021—FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced Thursday that she will convene a virtual roundtable discussion on February 12, 2021 to gather public input on how to structure the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. The $3.2 billion initiative, funded through Congressional appro