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Expert Opinion

Starlink Reveals the Government’s Problem of Picking Winners and Losers

The government has a history of preferencing government-owned networks at the expense of private alternatives.

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With Surety Bonds, the State's Contract Language Is Crucial

States now bear the burden of the next steps as NTIA has not provided any guidance on the requirements of surety bonds.

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Public vs. Private Networks – What Is the Difference?

Knowing the differences between public and private networks is crucial when exploring wireless network options

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Doug Dawson: Hurricane Helene Is Breaking the Blog Streak

Even now, a week later, I’ve not seen more than two bars of cell signal.

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Steven Schwerbel: BEAD Will Succeed If WISPs Can Participate

While an excellent tool for many applications, fiber is far from the only, or even optimal, solution for every broadband access challenge.

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Richard Bennett: The Curious Case of Wi-Fi 7

Newer versions using more spectrum no longer provide improved performance for practical wireless applications.

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BEAD Success Hinges on New Fixes to an Old Problem

Now is the time for good-faith, business-to-business negotiations between internet providers and pole owners.

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The ROUTERS Act Outlines the Path to Greater Digital Security

Compromised routers allow hackers to remotely access networks hosted on these devices, implanting malware.

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In a Changed Legal Landscape, the FCC Should Reconsider Net Neutrality Rules

Without a Congressional statute given the FCC explicit power, the FCC is clearly overstepping its bounds.

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What Broadband Leaders Need to Know About Recruiting New Workers

Beyond Teenagers: In addition to teenagers entering the workforce, we also need to serve adults who are ready to upskill.

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Improving Network Resiliency in the Face of Extreme Weather

The threats of wind, fire and ice storms are downing poles and cutting off service to communities.

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How Reliable is Our Nation's – and the World's – Broadband Infrastructure?

Even one of the most damage-resistant infrastructures, that of fixed wireless access, falls prey to weather and man-made destruction.

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The Telecom Sector is on the Fast-Track to Open Networking

Several telcos have been pulling away from monolithic network systems and embracing open infrastructure via network disaggregation.

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Debate Cheat Sheet on the Parties on Telecom and Tech

The world is watching America’s presidential election November 5, and tonight’s debate may be the only face-off.

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Doug Dawson: When Will We See BEAD Construction?

I don’t want to burst bubbles, but there will not be substantial BEAD spending in 2025.

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The NTIA Must Not Allow BEAD to Fall Victim to Past Mistakes

The government has a terrible habit of repeating mistakes.