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COVID

Broadband Experts Reflect on Digital Divide Progress Five Years After Pandemic

'Where my hope lies is in the states,' said Deborah Lathen, president of Lathen Consulting.

AI

AI Data Center Boom Raises Energy, Infrastructure Questions

This event previewed the upcoming in-person 'Data Centers, Nuclear Power, and Broadband Summit' conference on March 27

Fiber

Copper Theft and Vandalism Threatening Critical Infrastructure, Say Industry Leaders

Copper theft has evolved beyond petty crime into organized operations.

EU

Mobile Carriers Push Fiber Investments Amid Growing Demand for Convergence

All three national wireless carriers - AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile - are expanding their fiber investments in various ways.

Benton

Affordable Connectivity Program's End Spurs State-Level Action on Broadband

States are exploring new approaches to maintain broadband affordability for low-income households.

Brooke Donilon

Wireless Carriers, Consumer Advocates Want Spectrum Studies to Continue

The FCC legal ability to auction off spectrum lapsed in March 2023 over concerns DoD spectrum could be sold off.

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Experts tout USF as outdated as Fifth Circuit rules it unconstitutional.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