Broadband's Impact
Fact-Checking Group Rebuts FCC’s Carr Over 'False Reports'
NewsGuard accuses FCC Chair-designate of using misinformation from low-credibility outlets to target the media watchdog.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Trade Group: Users Reject FCC Speed Test App over Privacy
Personal data requirements deter users from using FCC speed test app, CCA says
Broadband's Impact
Oregon Voters Say No to $1,600 Yearly Check
About 80% of voters rejected Universal Basic Income proposal funded by a new corporate tax.
Election 2024
Some D.C. Trade Groups Respond to Trump Victory
NRECA, WISPA, and others reveal priorities for Trump’s second term.
What's New
How Silicon Valley Helped Make Donald Trump Competitive Again
The venture capitalists have created a permission structure for those who favor Silicon Valley-style 'disruptive innovation.'
taxes
Oregon Ballot Measure Targets Big ISPs, Others to Fund $1,600 Annual Payment to State Residents
Measure 118 intends to send cash to all Oregon residents, regardless of income.
ARPA
In Chicago, Democratic Mayors Hail Biden’s Infrastructure Agenda
'If it weren't for these investments, you wouldn't be seeing economic comeback in cities across the country.'
White House
Apple Joins White House AI Security Commitment
The company will commit to AI security measures and industry collaboration.
FCC
Possible Harris VP Choice Wants Big Tech and ISPs to Support Rural Fund
Democratic Senator from Arizona wants to lower the cost of high-speed internet for consumers and rural providers.
New York
New York Signs Social Media Algorithm Block for Minors
The bill requires social media platforms to cease using algorithms for children's online accounts.
Antitrust
Beeper CEO Draws a Crowd at the FCC
The dispute has been described as the Blue Bubble (iPhone) vs. Green Bubble (Android) debate.
FTC
Proposed Merger Guidelines, Viasat Satellite Trouble, Fiber Association Partnership
The Federal Trade Commission wants stricter guidelines for mergers after losses in court.
FSF
Roslyn Layton: Benefits of ACP Extend Beyond People Who Subscribe to Broadband
Largest beneficiaries of ACP do not participate financially in federal programs designed to promote broadband adoption.
FBA
Next Generation PONs Important for Future Capacity Needs on Fiber Networks: Nokia Official
25G PONs are ideal to connect customers to 10G or higher speeds, a Nokia rep said.
Senators Question BEAD Rules, Apple Wins Antitrust Case, Florida Fights Targeted Advertising
Senators are concerned about BEAD’s fiber preference and Buy America rules.
Cybersecurity
Large Telecoms Pitch Strike Force for Internet Traffic Security Over Global Gateway
Verizon, AT&T and Lumen warned about prescriptive rules that could diminish security.
