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Chips

Trump Administration Expected to Continue CHIPS Act Support, Experts Say

The Act authorizes nearly $280 billion in funding to bolster semiconductor manufacturing and R&D in the U.S.

Digital Inclusion

State Digital Equity Officials Say Internet Programs Serve Everyone

States are working to coordinate digital equity initiatives with the larger $42.5 billion BEAD infrastructure program.

E-Rate

FCC's Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program Faces Uncertain Future

Upcoming Chairman Carr, along with Commissioner Nathan Simington, previously dissented from the decision.

Communications Act

Panelists Disagree Over Taxes and Fees for Broadband and Streaming Services

Should streaming video and broadband services be subject to fees similar to those imposed on cable TV providers?

Broadband Mapping and Data

Data, Competition and Affordability Key to Expanding Broadband

Key recent developments include FCC fines on nine ISP, the annual 706 Report and a pending deadline for the FCC's broadband labels program.

Open Access

Exclusive Series: AT&T, T-Mobile Bet Big on Open Access

Once staunch opponents of open access, Tier 1 ISPs are now entering a space traditionally dominated by municipalities.

Fifth Circuit

Experts Call for USF Update

Experts tout USF as outdated as Fifth Circuit rules it unconstitutional.

Open Access

Major ISPs To Increase Open Access Model Adoption

AT&T, T-Mobile increase visibility and credibility of the open access model.

Privacy

Healthcare Leaders Call For Privacy Legislation

Measures should be taken to protect patients seeking to use mobile devices to receive healthcare.

Spectrum

Flexible Spectrum Key For Future Development, Expert Says

Increased spectrum sharing is the way to handle user demand in the midst of spectrum shortages, expert says

IIJA

New Broadband Transparency Labels Roll Out Nationwide

Government officials express optimism that the introduction of labels will signal a new era of transparency and competition.

BDC

FCC Imposes $10,000 Fine on ISP for False Broadband Claims

A leaked email from a company exec revealed that the false data was a deliberate attempt to prevent competitors from accessing government grants earmarked for broadband expansion in the region.

988 Lifeline

Quantum Computing and Networking Poised to Revolutionize Cryptography

Quantum computing represents a fundamental shift from classical computing, which relies on solving problems through rapid trial and error.

BBLO

Mapping and Data Experts Discuss Impact of New FCC Broadband Labels

The experts held split opinions regarding the impact of new consumer broadband labels mandated by the Federal Communications Commission.

BBLO

Broadband Trade Group Continues Lobbying on Railroad Crossings

Right-of-way disputes regularly hold up deployments, providers said.

Spectrum

Experts Disagree on Licensed-by-Rule Spectrum

The framework could help free up more spectrum to meet rising demand, some experts said.