BBLO

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.

Defense Department

Experts Disagree on Licensed-by-Rule Spectrum

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

DC Circuit

Experts Disagree on Net Neutrality Legal Ground

The Supreme Court has shown less deference to federal agencies in recent years, a BBLO panel heard.

BBLO

Lack of Rip and Replace Funding Could Spell Trouble for BEAD Progress, Event Hears

Legislation to help close the rip and replace funding gap still awaits votes in Congress.

BBLO

UK’s Online Safety Bill Likely to Impact American User Experience

The bill will affect the tone and content of discussion on U.S.-owned platforms that wish to continue offering UK services.

BBLO

Analysts Reiterate Belief BEAD Will Connect All Locations in U.S.

Bead will connect over 90 percent of all locations, both unserved and underserved, to high-speed internet.

BBLO

Speed Not Only Attribute Consumers Looking for in Future Broadband Services, Experts Say

’The industry needs to get off its speed fixation.’

BBLO

Uncertainty Regarding Affordable Connectivity Fund is Affecting Private Investment

Lack of assurance regarding the ACP funding discourages local governments and providers from investing into the program.

BBLO

Tribes Must Be Ready to Challenge State Broadband Maps: Tribal Ready

Tribes needs to be prepared to approach states on what coverage data is not included in state maps.

BBLO

Overreporting on State Broadband Maps Could Hinder Spread of Connectivity to Communities

Overreporting in maps may prove to be detrimental.

BBLO

Cities are Adopting Open-Access Models, Say ISPs and Others at Broadband Communities

Cities are being drawn to open-access deployment models, say panelists.

BBLO

‘Watershed Moment’ Has Experts Calling for Increased Federal Regulation of AI

New AI developments could impact jobs that have traditionally been considered safe from technological displacement.