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Infrastructure

'Imagine You Wake Up Tomorrow and You Don't Have Any Access to the Internet'

Experts explore how to guarantee America’s digital future, in anticipation of upcoming events on broadband, energy and resilience.

Infrastructure

Experts Debate Real, Perceived Threats to Global Subsea Cable Infrastructure

Panel explores whether fears of cable sabotage match operational reality

Tribal

Tribal Nations Build Sovereignty Through Broadband Infrastructure, Panelists Say

Tribal leaders stress infrastructure control, competition, and workforce training as foundations for digital self-determination.

Crypto

'Crypto Dad' Expressed Dismay With Increasing Politicization of Digital Currency

The collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX exchange transformed cryptocurrency from a bipartisan issue to a political battleground: Giancarlo.

Spectrum

Push to Protect and Expand Wi-Fi Spectrum Intensifies as Usage Soars, Experts Say

Wi-Fi's economic value in the U.S. alone is projected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2027.

Democracy

Legal Experts Warn of Looming Supreme Court Reckoning

The panel took place following President Trump’s efforts to remove sitting Democratic commissioners from the FTC.

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?