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Beyond City Limits: Redefining Success in Smaller Communities
Without broadband, smaller towns lose talent, businesses struggle, and economic potential is left untapped.

Alex Kerai: The Rise of Digital Nomads Highlights Fast Broadband Needs
The top cities for remote work all have something in common: fast internet speed and free connection spots.

Anton Shmakov: The Problem With Internet Connectivity Today, and Where to Go From Here
ISP bonding solutions are the best option for business-grade, reliable, on-site internet connectivity.

Chart of States Accepting BEAD Grant Applications
Braodband Breakfast is tracking each state's BEAD grant application window.

Chart of Fixed Wireless Access Subscribers
Braodband Breakfast is tracking fixed wireless access subscriptions.

Chart of Wireline Broadband Subscribers
Braodband Breakfast is tracking wireline broadband subscriptions.

Chart of Wireline Broadband Subscribers By Technology
Braodband Breakfast is tracking wireline broadband subscribers by technology.

Broadband Breakfast Interview: Waves Wants to Connect Entrepreneurs with Each Other
A resurgent pandemic is giving a company that remotely connects entrepreneurs with each other increasing popularity.

Telework Can Be Mainstay If Broadband Gets Up to Speed
Experts say telework is here to stay, so long as broadband disparities are fixed.

John Windhausen: Connecting Anchor Institutions to Broadband Requires Access to Poles
The high cost of pole attachments can deter broadband providers from providing service to the anchor institutions and residential consumers.

Transparent Internet Pricing Campaign, Google Fined $600M in France, Work-From-Home Study
New campaign to make internet prices transparent, Google fined $593 million in France, global survey talks WFH lessons.

Closing Digital Divide Means Achieving More Gender Parity At Work, Some Say
Broadband access can bring more gender equity in the workplace, experts say.

‘Massive Infrastructure Spending’ Needed to Get Out of Pandemic Rut, Expert Says
David Brin said infrastructure spending key for economic recovery — and the future of the workplace.

Laura Miller: 7 Reasons Working From Home Might Be Here to Stay
As most of the business world scrambled to be productive in a remote existence, established work-from-home companies were left unscathed.

Popularity Of Telework And Telehealth Presents Unique Opportunities For A Post-Pandemic World
A survey released earlier this month illustrates opportunities for remote work and care.

Broadband Providers Grapple With Higher Than Normal Data Usage
February 10, 2021—While the world continues a work-from-home orientation, broadband providers are searching for new and innovative solutions to keep up with the demands of this new normal. “During the first six months of the last year, 2020, we have seen an increase of 62% in Wi-Fi data usage,” said

The Future of Work Relies on Technology and Broadband
January 29, 2021—The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to completely reimagine day-to-day processes and employee management. The shift to remote work has resulted in profound consequences for many. Meanwhile, the advancement of automation, hastened by the pandemic, means that many in-perso

At Federal Bar Event About Telemarketing, Autodialers Seek to Find Friends at Supreme Court
December 7, 2020 – The issue of autodialed telephone calls, including robocalls, will be back on the agenda of the Supreme Court on Tuesday for the second time in seven months. In oral arguments in Facebook, Inc. v. Duguid, the court intends to resolve a split among the circuit courts as to whether

Work-From-Home Here to Stay, Says Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O’Rielly
June 12, 2020 — Americans will continue to work from home after the spread of the coronavirus is over, said Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O’Rielly in a US Telecom webinar Thursday. O’Rielly predicted that industries that do not require employees to be present in person would mostly c

Increased Telework on Home Broadband Networks Leads to Surge in Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
May 28, 2020 — The age of remote working and learning has led to a dramatic increase in cybersecurity risks, according to panelists at a webinar hosted Wednesday by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation. “The cybersecurity landscape has only gotten wider and deeper,” said Vincent Voci,

Current Telework Methods Not Sufficient, Says FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel
May 19, 2020 — The current methods of telework are not sustainable, said Federal Communications Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel in a webinar Tuesday. In a conversation with App Association President Morgan Reed, the commissioner highlighted some of the ways that students without high-speed broadban

Tangled up in Telework? Federal Communications Bar Association Attorneys Have Some Tips for You
April 19, 2020 – With many Americans working from home and struggling to stay motivated and focused, lawyers from the Federal Communications Bar Association on Thursday offered some tips for staying productive during telework. The session was moderated by Elizabeth Cuttner, attorney advisor in the F

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Thursday, March 19, 2020 – Tools for Telework and the Coronavirus
Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Thursday, March 19, 12 Noon ET – “Tools for Telework and the Coronavirus” – How are American workplaces holding up to truly going virtual?” Follow upcoming Live Online events, see Broadband Breakfast Live Online Will Stream Daily in March on ‘Broadband and the Coro

American Energy
American energy production has increased substantially over the past few years.

Crypto
Cryptographic technologies and blockchain ledgers are driving a new era of decentralized finance.

Nuclear
As data centers proliferate, Nuclear Energy is potentially ready for a revival.
Mobile
Mobile communication has become a central part internet connectivity.
Democracy
The internet has the potential to impact, and also to enhance, society's democratization.

Section 230
Section 230 is sometimes called the 26 words that created the internet.
Rural
Because Rural America is often the least-connected region in the country, ensuring coverage is central to BEAD.
Funding
The pandemic has prompted a new era of funding for broadband infrastructure.
Wireless
Wireless technologies are critical for mobile communications, and for being able to reach remote locations.
Spectrum
Whether licensed, unlicensed or shared, radio frequency spectrum is the critical resource for wireless communication.
Open Access
Open Access networks separate network operations from internet services. Ownership may also be separate from operations.
Public Safety
Ensuring that emergency communications are enabled with broadband is the next frontier in public safety.
Satellite
Satellite broadband remains an option those areas beyond the reach of fiber, terrestrial or mobile wireless.
Universal Service
The Universal Service Fund, codified in 1996 with the Telecommunications Act, remains the foundation of universal access.
Data Center
Data Centers and Cloud Computing rely upon robust and high-speed upload and download internet speeds.

Tribal
Tribal leaders say the federal government has failed to uphold its trust responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of Native American tribes.
5G
The 5G wireless standard promises breakthrough in capacity, speed and dynamic spectrum-sharing capabilities.

WISP
Wireless Internet Service Providers play an important role in delivery of fixed wireless broadband.
Digital Inclusion
We need humans to make digital inclusion work.

Education
Technology, particularly broadband access and adoption, plays a vital role in K-12 and secondary education.

Health
The innovations of telehealth and mobile health care has transformed medicine and health care.

Net Neutrality
Whether broadband providers may prioritize delivery of bits by the entities they own is a divisive topic.
Cybersecurity
Digital locks and keys are necessary, but not sufficient, to ensure cybersecurity.

Robocall
The scourge of robocalls is making America's once-vaunted telephone network less trustworthy.

Community Broadband
The last three years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of communities building publicly-owned, locally controlled infrastructure.
Chips
Semiconductors are the world’s new oil.
Free Speech
Debates about the role of free speech have been transformed by broadband internet services.

Social Media
Social media plays a powerful force in the lives of most adults and teenagers.

Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform humans' relationship with technology, and each other.
Antitrust
Antitrust has been re-invigorated by concern over the power of big technology, media and telecom companies.
Drones
Drones and airborne transportation are one of many advances to come for smart cities and communities.
Autonomous Vehicles
Self-driving cars are one of many advances to come for smart cities and communities.
Advanced Energy
The infrastructure necessary for advanced energy also powers the infrastructure necessary for high-speed internet.
Smart Cities
Cities of the future rely on high-speed internet access and advanced fiber and wireless connectivity.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Accurate broadband mapping and data has been central to America's broadband buildout.

Privacy
The entire concept of privacy has been transformed by broadband and the internet.
BEAD
The BEAD program is implemented by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the U.S. Commerce Department.

When It Comes to Telecommuting, Companies Save, But the U.S. Lags
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2011- The Telework Research Network released its report on the state of telecommuting Monday, showing that individuals who work from home are more productive than those who report to an office everyday, but that the United States has a lower percentage of workers who telecommute
House Passes Telework Bill
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2010- With a vote of 290-131 the House of Representatives has passed the Telework Improvements Act of 2010 which expands telework options for federal employees. During the snow storms which occurred this past winter the federal government lost $71 million in productivity for eac
Expert: With Savings of $15 Billion Annually, Telework Improvements Act a ‘No-Brainer’
Last week’s “no” vote on H.R. 1722—The Telework Improvements Act, will cost American taxpayers $15 billion dollars a year. That’s what passage of the bill could have saved in real estate, electricity, absenteeism, turnover, gas, imported oil, and other costs.
Leading by Example, FCC Seeks to Enourage Broadband for People with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, October 20, 2009 – The Federal Communications Commission needs to lead by example in making broadband options to people with disabilities, said members of a panel speaking at an October 20, 2009, workshop on high-speed internet. The technology can enable services such as teacher training
'Net May Protect Economy From Swine Flu, GAO Finds
WASHINGTON, November 3, 2009 – The Internet could provide vital links between people and institutions to keep government running and businesses operating during an outbreak of H1N1 influenza, said a report released in October by the Government Accountability Office.
Telecommuting Creates High Risk of Data Breaches, Says Privacy Group
WASHINGTON, July 30 – Companies allowing their employees to telecommute from home, or even on the road at hotels and coffee shops, are undertaking heavy risks of data breaches, according to a report issued Tuesday by the privacy group Center for Democracy and Technology.
House Passes Telework Improvement Act Unanimously
The House on Tuesday unanimously passed H.R. 4106, a bill designed to promote broadband use in the home by allowing federal employees to work from home at least one day a week.