Nuclear Energy Have a question about nuclear energy? Join to comment! 12 Days of Broadband An annual series of the year's top 12 stories in broadband. Amazon’s Bid for Nuclear Energy Rejected by Regulators Online giant wants nuclear power to keep data centers running amid AI processing demands. Little Agreement on Data Centers Except ‘Not Here’ Data centers are driving power demands but few seem to want data centers near them. Chart of States Accepting BEAD Grant Applications Braodband Breakfast is tracking each state's BEAD grant application window. Chart of Fixed Wireless Access Subscribers Braodband Breakfast is tracking fixed wireless access subscriptions. Chart of Wireline Broadband Subscribers Braodband Breakfast is tracking wireline broadband subscriptions. Chart of Wireline Broadband Subscribers By Technology Braodband Breakfast is tracking wireline broadband subscribers by technology. Crypto Cryptographic technologies and blockchain ledgers are driving a new era of decentralized finance. American Energy American energy production has increased substantially over the past few years. Mobile Mobile communication has become a central part internet connectivity. Democratization The internet has the potential to impact, and also to enhance, society's democratization. Section 230 Section 230 is sometimes called the 26 words that created the internet. Advanced Energy The infrastructure necessary for advanced energy also powers the infrastructure necessary for high-speed internet. Autonomous Vehicles Self-driving cars are one of many advances to come for smart cities and communities. Drones Drones and airborne transportation are one of many advances to come for smart cities and communities. Antitrust Antitrust has been re-invigorated by concern over the power of big technology, media and telecom companies. Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence is poised to transform humans' relationship with technology, and each other. Social Media Social media plays a powerful force in the lives of most adults and teenagers. Free Speech Debates about the role of free speech have been transformed by broadband internet services. Chips Semiconductors are the world’s new oil. Broadband Mapping and Data Accurate broadband mapping and data has been central to America's broadband buildout. Spectrum Whether licensed, unlicensed or shared, radio frequency spectrum is the critical resource for wireless communication. Digital Inclusion We need humans to make digital inclusion work. Open Access Open Access networks separate network operations from internet services. Ownership may also be separate from operations. Funding The pandemic has prompted a new era of funding for broadband infrastructure. Rural Because Rural America is often the least-connected region in the country, ensuring coverage is central to BEAD. Wireless Wireless technologies are critical for mobile communications, and for being able to reach remote locations. Satellite Satellite broadband remains an option those areas beyond the reach of fiber, terrestrial or mobile wireless. Universal Service The Universal Service Fund, codified in 1996 with the Telecommunications Act, remains the foundation of universal access. Data Center Data Centers and Cloud Computing rely upon robust and high-speed upload and download internet speeds. Tribal Tribal leaders say the federal government has failed to uphold its trust responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of Native American tribes. 5G The 5G wireless standard promises breakthrough in capacity, speed and dynamic spectrum-sharing capabilities. WISP Wireless Internet Service Providers play an important role in delivery of fixed wireless broadband. Smart Cities Cities of the future rely on high-speed internet access and advanced fiber and wireless connectivity. Education Technology, particularly broadband access and adoption, plays a vital role in K-12 and secondary education. Health The innovations of telehealth and mobile health care has transformed medicine and health care. Public Safety Ensuring that emergency communications are enabled with broadband is the next frontier in public safety. Telework Broadband internet service allows many people to work from almost anywhere. Cybersecurity Digital locks and keys are necessary, but not sufficient, to ensure cybersecurity. Robocall The scourge of robocalls is making America's once-vaunted telephone network less trustworthy. BEAD The BEAD program is implemented by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the U.S. Commerce Department. Community Broadband The last three years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of communities building publicly-owned, locally controlled infrastructure. Privacy The entire concept of privacy has been transformed by broadband and the internet. Net Neutrality Whether broadband providers may prioritize delivery of bits by the entities they own is a divisive topic. Load more posts