Ookla
Download Speeds Are Primary Factor in Users' Broadband Decisions: Ookla
The battle for users intensifies due to competitive responses from cable, DSL, fiber and even satellite providers.
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NTIA
NTIA Advisory Committee Endorses Improvements to Citizens Broadband Radio Service
Stakeholders widely agreed the framework is effective, the committee said.
Expert Opinion
John Cinicolo: Mobile Technology Evolution in 2023 and Expectations in 2024
5G enhancements have been a primary focus this past year.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on January 3, 2024 – The Broadband Forecast in 2024
What will the biggest shifts in infrastructure and connectivity be in 2024?
Infrastructure
Former Utah House Speaker Spearheads Campaign Against UTOPIA Fiber
The rapidly expanding open access network has historically faced consistent opposition from anti-muni groups.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on December 27, 2023 – The 12 Days of Broadband
On the 12 Days of Broadband, my true love gave to me….
SpaceX
Starlink Plans to Join Affordable Connectivity Fund Subsidy Program
Starlink has deployed about 5,500 satellites into low earth orbit, and the current generation service produces 'urban-quality' broadband, said official.
Robocall
FCC Issues Cease and Desist Order on Robocalls
Two companies will have 48 hours to mitigate the potentially illegal traffic.
Spectrum
President Biden Signs Law Giving FCC Limited Authority Over Spectrum Licenses
Under the 5G SALE Act, the FCC will be able to issue 8,000 licenses purchased before its spectrum auction authority expired in March.
Expert Opinion
Emma Gautier: Broadband Labels Help Transparent Providers Show Off Their Service
'It should be easy to understand what you are paying and what you are getting for that price.'
Funding
South Carolina Announces $112 Million in Capital Project Funds Grants
The 17 projects are slated to get broadband to more than 16,000 homes and businesses.
House Republicans Accuse NTIA of Violating Rate Regulation Rules of Infrastructure Act
Approving state BEAD plans that mandate affordable prices violates the law, they said.
Broadband's Impact
Republican Lawmakers Criticize ACP as 'Wasteful' in Letter to FCC Chairwoman
The internet subsidy for low-income households is set to dry up without Congressional action.
Kansas Begins BEAD Challenge Process
The state is processing claims of incorrect broadband data ahead of funding infrastructure with its $451 million allocation.
USF
Eleventh Circuit Rules in Favor of USF Constitutionality
The Fifth Circuit is rehearing a similar case filed by the same conservative nonprofit.
EFF
Industry, Non-profits React Predictably to FCC’s Proposed Net Neutrality Reinstatement
Many public interest groups highlighted what they said was the increased importance of broadband as a public utility.
