What impact does high-speed internet have on people's lives?
Broadband's Impact
Without further word on what to expect in the bipartisan infrastructure framework, Doug Dawson examines what direction it could take.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Though the FCC has claimed that broadband figures are improving, BroadbandNow’s data paints a less favorable picture.
Broadband's Impact
More experts weigh in on the fiber debate, but point to other technologies as important for the future of connectivity.
House
A House hearing debated the need for broadband and the higher speed thresholds currently before Congress.
Broadband's Impact
Municipalities are raving about gigabit internet speeds as key to attracting businesses to their cities.
FCC
Experts say efforts to convince lawmakers of the importance of broadband are finally bearing fruit.
Broadband's Impact
Study finds income doesn’t exactly explain adoption among minorities, lawmakers criticize Amazon-MGM, Benton awards.
Broadband's Impact
In the wake of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, a new group emerges.
FCC
The House Energy and Commerce committee heard arguments that open access to networks is crucial for competition and affordability.
Broadband's Impact
The speed of the broadband service used was only one component of the issues students faced.
Robocall
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday fined Tele Circuit Network Corporation for switching consumers’ service providers.
Broadband's Impact
Experts advise mentorship and encouragement to get more women in the industry.
CETF
April 5, 2021 – A new survey released late last month suggests Californians are adopting more devices as smartphone-only connections in the state continue to drop. The California Emerging Technology Fund, a non-profit foundation focused on digital equity in the state, and the University of Southern
FCC
March 31, 2021 – With $100 billion set for some recently-introduced broadband infrastructure bills, Congress’s plan to increase the speed definition for broadband is causing a stir through the tech industry. There’s a lot of debate occurring on Capitol Hill right now regarding broadband deployment,
Broadband's Impact
March 29, 2021 – The Federal Communications Commission represents the “exact platform” for women, minorities and other diverse populations to thrive in technology and entrepreneurship, said the agency’s vice chair of the advisory committee on diversity and digital empowerment. Heather Gate, the vice
Energy and Commerce
March 18, 2021 – House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, said Wednesday that the committee was among the most bipartisan on issues including telecom. Rodgers, who was speaking at the Internet Innovation Alliance with co-chair Bruce Mehlman, said that
