What Are The 12 Days of Broadband?
Don't miss the 12 Articles published Dec. 1-Dec. 16! Don't miss the 12 Online Events, hosted at 2 p.m. ET from Dec. 1-Dec. 16!
12 Days of Broadband 2025 (click to open)
- On the First Day of Broadband, my true love sent to me: One Carr driving the Federal Communications Commission.
- On the Second Day of Broadband, my true love sent to me: Two superpowers racing toward AI superintelligence dominance.
- On the Third Day of Broadband, my true love sent to me: Three branches of government (and some formerly independent agencies).
- On the Fourth Day of Broadband, my true love sent to me: Four programs with Universal Service Funds.
- On the Fifth Day of Broadband, my true love sent to me: 56 states and territories without digital equity grants.
- On the Sixth Day of Broadband, my true level sent to me: Less than 6 months for a broadband permit.
- On the Seventh Day of Broadband, my true love sent to me: Data center-powered electricity bills up 70 percent.
- On the Eighth Day of Broadband, my true love sent to me: 800 megahertz of spectrum to sell at auction.
- On the Ninth Day of Broadband, my true love sent to me: $9 billion + 12 billion (or $21 billion) in BEAD remaining funds.
- On the Tenth Day of Broadband, my true love sent to me: Not even $10/month for an affordable connectivity program.
- On the Eleventh Day of Broadband, my true love sent to me: Through BEAD and broadband, 110 million locations served.
Broadband Breakfast Live Online: Wed., Dec. 17
Our regular Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 12 Noon ET, will recap the annual series, with an overview of the top 12 stories, and the top 12 events, dealing with broadband connectivity, information and communications technology policy, and digital infrastructure for 2025.
Broadband Breakfast
Series of 12 Articles
12 Days of Broadband will feature 12 articles on the top 12 stories dealing with broadband connectivity, information and communications technology policy, and digital infrastructure for 2025. See the home page for the 12 articles.
Series of 12 Online Events
12 Days of Broadband is an innovative online event series featuring 12 distinct virtual sessions, based upon the top 12 stories. Each day – from Monday, Dec. 1-Tuesday, Dec. 16 – will feature expert analysis, thought leadership, and interactive discussions designed to engage industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders in the broadband ecosystem. Sign up to attend the 12 events, at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, Dec. 1 - Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Member discussion