White Papers
No Permission Needed: Unlicensed Spectrum, Wi-Fi, and America’s Competitive Advantage
In modern China’s internet, permissionless innovation is anathema. In the U.S., it’s a success story.
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Defense Department
Going Into Year 3 Without FCC Spectrum Auction Authority
Hope for a single auction, but not blanket authority, materialized at the end of the year.
America super PAC
Musk Ascends as a Political Force Beyond His Wealth by Tanking Budget Deal
Trump on Thursday at first declined to say whether he had confidence in Johnson. But later, Trump praised him and House leaders.
Justice Department
As Biden’s Antitrust Chief Exits, Will Trump Keep the Momentum?
The DOJ’s antitrust division saw record enforcement under Kanter.
Broadband's Impact
Broadband Prices Decline as Speeds Surge, USTelecom Reports
Still, a TPI study finds nominal prices for some speed tiers rose faster than inflation.
12 Days of Broadband
The Year States Stepped Up for Broadband Affordability
States, cities, and private providers led the charge as federal broadband affordability efforts falter.
12 Days of Broadband
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.
Election 2024
Government Funding Plan Collapses as Trump Makes New Demands Days Before Shutdown
The stopgap measure is needed because Congress has failed to pass its annual appropriations bills.
BEAD Data
Fiber a Big Winner in Nevada's BEAD Awards
The state is set to get fiber to more than 80 percent of its eligible homes and businesses.
Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation
House Passes Trio of Last-Minute Broadband Bills
Two bills target BEAD delays, one focuses on U.S. wireless leadership
White Papers
'Lessons from the History of Wi-Fi': A Critique
The report is interesting but ends up arguing against itself.
Rip and Replace
Senate Passes Defense Bill with $3 Billion in Rip and Replace Funding
It will now head to President Biden's desk.
SpaceX
Broadband Breakfast Person of the Year: Elon Musk
In our view, without Musk’s support, Trump would not have won the presidency.
Open RAN
NTIA Announces New $450 Million Innovation Fund Round
The funding is aimed at software tools for open RAN deployments.
Jessica Rosenworcel
Rosenworcel: Space Economy Growth Is ‘Astronomical’
FCC Chairwoman outlined priorities for innovation, sustainability, and competition in the New Space Age.
