Antitrust and technology experts say that Congress's new antitrust package is legally flawed and politically motivated.
A House hearing debated the need for broadband and the higher speed thresholds currently before Congress.
Municipalities are raving about gigabit internet speeds as key to attracting businesses to their cities.
Sen. Murray re-introduces bi-partisan that would provide grants to states pushing for digital equity.
Experts sing the praises of gaming in education.
June 7, 2021- Librarians and broadband enthusiasts affiliated with the Gigabit Libraries Network discussed the benefits of connectivity from new satellite broadband services. Soon after the...
The report on new technologies and data lays out importance of data security and satellite communications.
The FCC’s May 10 order said schools and libraries could not use connectivity funds to build self-provisioned networks.
Experts say efforts to convince lawmakers of the importance of broadband are finally bearing fruit.
Libraries can do for telehealth what they did for broadband: Provide low-income folks with access to digital and healthcare literacy.
In the wake of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, a new group emerges.
Experts argued for clearer communications and training for Americans not used to connectivity.
AMERICAN FORK, Utah, May 13, 2021 – Facebook’s involvement in Utah technology education has grown since it broke ground in 2018 on its data center in Eagle...
PatientPartner, which helps surgery patients connect with each other, is seeing rapid growth during the pandemic.
The speed of the broadband service used was only one component of the issues students faced.
Acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on Friday released rules for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, answering many questions about the program.
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday fined Tele Circuit Network Corporation for switching consumers’ service providers.
A survey released earlier this month illustrates opportunities for remote work and care.
Digital liaisons who speak multiple languages can help guide multilingual communities for the digital future.
Experts advise mentorship and encouragement to get more women in the industry.
The agency is expected to vote on policies for the new connectivity fund by mid-May, chairwoman says.
Launched last week, virt.com hopes to take advantage of the rise in virtual events by crowdsourcing them in one place.
April 7, 2021 – Libraries should monitor their broadband speeds and ensure they are getting quality connections, according to library consultants. Carson Block from Carson Block...
April 6, 2021 – In a webinar last week hosted by the Schools, Health, and Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB), panelists discussed opportunities schools and libraries have...
April 5, 2021 – A new survey released late last month suggests Californians are adopting more devices as smartphone-only connections in the state continue to drop....
March 31, 2021 – With $100 billion set for some recently-introduced broadband infrastructure bills, Congress’s plan to increase the speed definition for broadband is causing a...
March 30, 2021 – Despite expanded funding for the E-Rate internet subsidy program for schools and libraries, the Michigan State program coordinator said there’s an awareness...
March 29, 2021 – The Federal Communications Commission represents the “exact platform” for women, minorities and other diverse populations to thrive in technology and entrepreneurship, said...
March 24, 2021 – Partnerships between cities and tech companies have not only allowed municipalities to acquire technology to get online quickly during the pandemic, but...
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...
March 24, 2021 – The lack of available and quality broadband access is worsening the disparity between low- and high-income demographics, educators say. A panel, hosted...
March 23, 2021 – Assistant principal William Jeffery has noticed a trend. In an interview with Broadband Breakfast on Monday, the assistant principal at Columbia High...
March 19, 2021—Broadband provider Starry Inc. and the non-profit group PCs for People launched a joint effort aimed at deploying affordable, robust, broadband coverage alongside discounted...
March 18, 2021 – House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, said Wednesday that the committee was among the most bipartisan on...
March 18, 2021 – Should the Federal Communications Commission update its definition of high-speed broadband to account for overall faster connections? Industry experts at the Broadband...
March 9, 2021 – The Open Technology Institute and New America’s Education Policy program released a new report this month on visible minority experiences at public libraries and how...
March 8, 2021 – The California Emerging Technology Fund, a nonprofit foundation focused on digital equity in the state, called on internet service providers and business...
“Everybody ought to have access to a computer; everybody ought to have access to the internet; everybody ought to know how to use it.” President Bill...
March 4, 2021 – The benefits of telehealth, especially during the pandemic, is being offset by the enhanced security requirements and the increased costs to adapt,...
March 1, 2021 – The Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition has applauded the House of Representatives passing a bill that would expand the E-Rate program...
February 25, 2021—As the demand for broadband continues to grow during the pandemic, so too must the workforce responsible for deploying it. One avenue for growing...
A House hearing debated the need for broadband and the higher speed thresholds currently before Congress.
Experts are calling for a transatlantic partnership to protect 5G infrastructure internationally.
The NTIA unveils new broadband map, a new cybersecurity bill against equipment buys, U.S. and EU partner on tech council.
Municipalities are raving about gigabit internet speeds as key to attracting businesses to their cities.
Emergency Connectivity Fund will begin accepting apps June 29, Dish taking 5G signups, NTIA updates fed program guide.
Tech execs have begun to speak out against a new package of proposed antitrust bills in Congress.
Three Senators have reintroduced the BRIDGE Act with a proposed $40 billion to expand broadband access across the nation.
Legal and policy experts are split over how effective Klobuchar's proposed antitrust legislation could be.
The USF sees dip in contribution, Biden is urged to appoint fifth FCC commish, Texas broadband office can avoid overbuilding.
Sen. Murray re-introduces bi-partisan that would provide grants to states pushing for digital equity.
Experts sing the praises of gaming in education.
Congress introduces 5 antitrust bills, a federal judges blocks New York's $15 internet, and Trump secretly subpoenaed Apple in 2018.
Founded in India in 1988, STL has expanded far beyond its historical focus on fiber optics.
John Stankey said the amount would completely cover rural and remote America -- if "done right."
FCC sets 3.45 GigaHertz auction date, Pew research on state role in digital divide, and ACA reports broadband progress.
An expert panel convened by US Telecom agreed that public/private telecom partnerships are an effective use of federal broadband funds.
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said more funding will go toward cybersecurity concerns.
Biden revokes Chinese app ban EO, Senate passes spending bill to counter China, Switch building data centers.
A new White House order could further push Huawei and other Chinese firms to be more self-sufficient, executive says.
Start Your Own ISP founder discusses how WISP technology enables rural communities to access broadband.
A decade after the advent of LTE, the next-generation 5G will be, and already is, a critical resource for Americans.
FCC's Lisa Hone appointed to NEC, EBB signs up 3.2 million homes, Oregon finishes network, senators request data sharing.
State regulation of technology companies could harm consumers, experts say.
Forcing Big Tech to contribute to the Universal Service Fund is intriguing, but up to Congress, Rosenworcel says.
Biden signs order banning investments in 59 Chinese companies, Nigeria bans Twitter, top court rules on hacking.
June 17, 2021–Congress should focus on getting some basic level of broadband to underserved areas rather than getting sidetracked by...
During a panel hosted by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, three expert discussed the effect of antitrust legislation on...
Rep. Anna Eshoo reintroduces her 'dig once' legislation, Vice President touts Tribal funding, plus a new LEO library.
Some fear that there is no real plan to close the digital divide with Biden's new infrastructure proposal.
Trump's blog is taken down, Ericsson's 5G for industry launches, Microsoft expanding Airband and announcing new Windows.
Efforts to shore up the security of government systems will require continued investment from Congress.
Experts disagree on the right response to video manipulation -- is more tech or a societal shift the right solution?
Panelists say they've been censored on social media -- and they point to platforms' auto moderation.
Consultancy says fiber deployment costs are going down, which could mean more pure fiber plays.
June 17, 2021–Congress should focus on getting some basic level of broadband to underserved areas rather than getting sidetracked by...
June 17, 2021–Congress should focus on getting some basic level of broadband to underserved areas rather than getting sidetracked by...
A special session with innovators in open access moderated by Sean Buckley, Associate Editor of Broadband Communities magazine.
June 17, 2021–Congress should focus on getting some basic level of broadband to underserved areas rather than getting sidetracked by...
Biden in meetings on broadband infrastructure, new INCOMPAS campaign, EarthLink focusing on price over speed.
The report on new technologies and data lays out importance of data security and satellite communications.
