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fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Brendan Carr is a dummy

All year on The Vergecast, we've been tracking the many bizarre and problematic actions of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. There has been a lot to discuss! Then, this week, ahead of one of our last episodes of the year, Carr appeared in front of the Senate Commerce Committee and spent three hours explaining how he thinks about his job, the FCC, and the state of online communication and entertainment. It was a lot.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

UK flat owners to get rights to faster, more reliable broadband | Computer Weekly

Leasehold flat owners gain a proposed right to request gigabit-capable broadband from freeholders to remove barriers and accelerate roll-outs across England and Wales.
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

Industry veteran offers list of 2025 "Broadband turkeys"

The award goes equally to whoever came up with the plan to cut the BEAD infrastructure grants in half, and to the person who came up with this dreadful name," Dawson wrote.
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California
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

ISPs angry about California law that lets renters opt out of forced payments

California requires landlords offering bulk-billed internet subscriptions to allow tenant opt-outs, permit rent deductions for third-party ISP subscriptions, and bans landlord retaliation.
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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

California bill lets renters escape exclusive deals between ISPs and landlords

AB 1414's opt-out requirement could fragment bulk billing, potentially increasing renter broadband costs and favoring wireless providers over wired incumbents.
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