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SF politics
fromTelecompetitor
18 hours ago

The Rural Broadband Protection Act passes the House, headed for president's desk

The Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025 mandates the FCC to vet funding applications for affordable broadband in rural areas.
SF politics
fromTelecompetitor
18 hours ago

The Rural Broadband Protection Act passes the House, headed for president's desk

The Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025 mandates the FCC to vet funding applications for affordable broadband in rural areas.
#fcc
Law
fromArs Technica
13 hours ago

Supreme Court arguments make it clear that FCC fines are "nonbinding"

FCC fines require court enforcement and are nonbinding unless upheld by a jury.
Science
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

FCC report and order seeks more efficient, powerful space-based broadband

FCC proposes changes to satellite spectrum rules to enhance space-based broadband services and economic benefits.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The FCC just saved Netgear from its router ban for no obvious reason

The FCC granted Netgear conditional approval to import routers despite ongoing foreign router ban concerns and lack of US manufacturing plans.
Public health
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

FCC making it easier for US telcos to ditch legacy lines

New FCC rules aim to accelerate high-speed network transition but may disadvantage rural and special needs populations.
Media industry
fromwww.bloomberg.com
16 hours ago

FTC Drops Ad Boycott Data Demands Made to Media Matters, Others

The FTC withdrew document demands from groups tracking online misinformation after settling antitrust claims against major advertisers.
fromTheregister
18 hours ago

Phone-to-satellite services jump 25% in 8 months

The US leads the world in D2D connections, accounting for 45.9 percent of all global activity in March this year, driven largely by Starlink's extensive satellite constellation.
European startups
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

Data centers growing, especially in rural areas: Pew

The Pew Research Center indicates that the current profile of data centers is 87% urban and 13% rural, but future additions will be 67% rural and 33% urban.
Data science
#universal-service-fund
Non-profit organizations
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Universal Service critical to network sustainability: Report

Universal Service Fund support is critical for sustaining rural broadband and voice services; a 40% reduction would threaten network viability in underserved areas.
#starlink
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Opensignal: Can Starlink make the grade as a BEAD provider?

Starlink's BEAD awards cover 476,000 locations, but it faces performance, capacity, and affordability challenges as a scalable solution.
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Opensignal: Can Starlink make the grade as a BEAD provider?

Starlink's BEAD awards cover 476,000 locations, but it faces performance, capacity, and affordability challenges as a scalable solution.
#netgear
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

FCC just handed Netgear a de facto router monopoly in the US

Netgear receives conditional approval from the FCC, allowing it to sell and service consumer routers in the US despite a ban on foreign-made devices.
European startups
fromZDNET
6 days ago

Why Netgear just got the first FCC router ban exemption in the US

Netgear has received FCC approval to sell new routers in the US, exempting them from a ban on foreign-made routers until 2027.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

FCC just handed Netgear a de facto router monopoly in the US

Netgear receives conditional approval from the FCC, allowing it to sell and service consumer routers in the US despite a ban on foreign-made devices.
European startups
fromZDNET
6 days ago

Why Netgear just got the first FCC router ban exemption in the US

Netgear has received FCC approval to sell new routers in the US, exempting them from a ban on foreign-made routers until 2027.
Digital life
fromThe Village Voice
6 days ago

What's Slowing Your Internet? Compare Providers, Spot the Problem, and Take Back Control - The Village Voice

Home Wi-Fi issues often stem from internal factors rather than service provider flaws, necessitating proper diagnosis before considering a plan change.
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

Archtop Fiber introduces 5 Gig and 8 Gig plans

"Customers shouldn't have to think about their WiFi: It should just work. By including eero devices with every new plan, we're making it easier for customers to get set up quickly and get strong, fast coverage throughout their homes."
Brooklyn
fromTelecompetitor
6 days ago

Digital ag, the AI-Ready America initiative, and opportunity for broadband providers

USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is proud to partner with NSF on this national effort to ensure that every community - including the most rural - can benefit from the power of artificial intelligence. By investing in tools and training that meet farmers and ranchers where they are, we're helping build an agricultural future that is more resilient, more efficient and more accessible for all.
Agriculture
#advertising
fromAol
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Privacy professionals
fromAol
5 days ago

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Three major advertising agencies conspired to avoid buying ads on websites promoting disfavored political viewpoints, violating competition laws.
Law
fromDailycaller
6 days ago

FTC Moves To Bar 'Brand Safety' Advertising Scheme Used To Censor Conservative Media

Major advertising agencies agreed to stop restricting business with media publishers based on political content, addressing anticompetitive conduct and First Amendment violations.
#broadband
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Mission Telecom offers mobile hotspot

Mission Telecom launched the Inseego MiFi Pro M4 mobile hotspot for $179, enhancing broadband access for nonprofits, schools, and libraries.
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Mission Telecom offers mobile hotspot

Mission Telecom launched the Inseego MiFi Pro M4 mobile hotspot for $179, enhancing broadband access for nonprofits, schools, and libraries.
fromwww.housingwire.com
17 hours ago

CFPB ECOA rule rejects effects test, changes SPCP rules

Under the new language, the CFPB explicitly states that ECOA does not recognize the effects test. But creditors remain liable for intentional discrimination, including the use of facially neutral policies as a pretext for discriminatory practices.
Law
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

US router ban is 'industrial policy' not better infosec

The U.S. ban on foreign-made SOHO routers is ineffective for security and serves as industrial policy rather than genuine cybersecurity.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

US router ban is 'industrial policy' not better infosec

The U.S. ban on foreign-made SOHO routers is ineffective for security and serves as industrial policy rather than genuine cybersecurity.
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

FCC exempts Netgear from ban on foreign routers, doesn't explain why

"If the router Conditional Approval process follows a similar pattern, Chinese-origin manufacturers like TP-Link may face a presumptive denial, while companies with manufacturing in allied nations like Taiwan, Vietnam, or South Korea could find an easier path."
European startups
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

FCC Chair Thinks NFL Puts Too Many Games on Streaming Services as Trump's DOJ Opens Probe into Broadcast Deals

The FCC is concerned about the NFL's broadcasting deals impacting local broadcasters and viewer access to games through traditional media.
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

Oregon awards $6.8M in digital connectivity grants

"Access to technology is no longer a luxury - it is essential for education, employment, and healthcare," said Nick Batz, director of the Oregon Broadband Office.
Online Community Development
Science
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

NTIA to accelerate and add transparency to satellite spectrum request process

The NTIA launched the Space Launch Frequency Coordination Portal to streamline spectrum requests for commercial satellite launches, addressing previous inefficiencies.
#spacex
SF politics
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

Democratic representatives ask NTIA's Roth not to change BEAD rules for SpaceX

SpaceX's Starlink faces scrutiny over its role in the BEAD Program regarding compliance and service delivery standards.
SF politics
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

Democratic representatives ask NTIA's Roth not to change BEAD rules for SpaceX

SpaceX's Starlink faces scrutiny over its role in the BEAD Program regarding compliance and service delivery standards.
Digital life
fromAndroid Authority
2 weeks ago

Are any of the big three carriers still worth it in 2026? It's complicated...

The value of signing up with major carriers depends on individual needs and whether multiple lines are involved.
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Second half of 2025 good for digital divide and Starlink: Ookla report

Starlink service significantly improved broadband access, reducing the digital divide in many states during the second half of last year.
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

Comcast Xfinity now available in Ona, West Virginia

Xfinity brings Internet, mobile, entertainment, and smart home services into one simple, seamless solution - giving customers more speed, savings, and control over their connected lives.
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

Home internet costs up, consumers hate hidden fees: Report

"The most important aspect of pricing for consumers is knowing their total price rather than an advertised price that comes with hidden fees: 88% of respondents believe all fees should be included in advertised pricing."
Digital life
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

The United States router ban, explained

The US government has banned foreign-made consumer Wi-Fi routers due to national security concerns, but consumers can still use and purchase existing routers.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Ofcom sets out regulation to push UK gigabit broadband to 'final phase' | Computer Weekly

Ofcom's regulatory framework aims to deliver full-fibre gigabit broadband to nearly all UK properties by 2027, with competition and investment driving productivity gains across the economy.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

How the FCC Could Quietly Smother Network TV - Without Ever 'Banning' Free Speech

Political pressure and regulatory power threaten free speech on American television, leading to self-censorship among broadcasters.
Online Community Development
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Rural America's Connectivity: Interstates, Broadband And Livability

The COVID pandemic reversed rural brain drain as telecommuting allowed skilled workers to return for affordability and livability.
#bead-program
Non-profit organizations
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

NTIA's Roth addresses remaining BEAD funds

The BEAD Program achieved $21 billion in savings through Trump Administration reforms, with officials now determining how to allocate remaining funds while considering permitting improvements, workforce training, public safety communications, and addressing unserved locations.
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

FCC chair blasts Amazon after it criticizes SpaceX megaconstellation

Amazon seeks a deadline extension to 2028 for deploying half its Leo satellite constellation, while FCC Chairman Carr publicly criticizes Amazon's regulatory complaints against SpaceX's megaconstellation plans.
Higher education
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

BEAD is important, but separate state initiatives are also vital: Pew study

State legislatures passed over 160 broadband-related bills in 2025, addressing regulatory changes, affordability, and workforce development alongside the $42.45 billion federal BEAD program.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added all consumer-grade routers made outside the US to a list of equipment seen as not secure enough for use, putting them on par with foreign-made drones, which were banned at the end of last year.
Privacy professionals
US politics
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

FCC opens 900 MHz spectrum to modernize broadband networks for utilities

FCC opened the full 10 MHz 900 MHz band for licensed broadband use to enable private LTE/5G networks for utilities and business enterprises.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Time to sunset rules mandating copper maintenance: USTelecom

The goal of the new USTelecom program is to show consumers, businesses, civic leaders, and policymakers why maintaining legacy copper for the small portion of end users is not an efficient approach. A key part of this is explaining why modern technology is better.
Digital life
Gadgets
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

FCC schedules vote to create new class of unlicensed 6 GHz devices

FCC will authorize higher-power unlicensed devices in the 6 GHz band using geofencing to enable AR/VR, IoT, robotics, vehicle tracking, and precision agriculture.
Science
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Amazon to FCC: bin SpaceX's 1M satellite datacenter dream

Amazon filed objections with the FCC against SpaceX's application to launch orbital datacenter satellites, claiming the proposal lacks essential technical details and is unrealistic.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Openreach said yes to full fibre broadband, then branded it uneconomical'

Openreach's online checker showed full-fibre availability, but physical conduit blockages initially made the final connection uneconomical until a later solution was found.
Marketing
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Broadband subscribers want communications choice, fast resolution: Report

Broadband switchers prioritize modern multi-channel support, personalization, smart-home integration, and flexible contracts alongside speed and price.
US news
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Study calls for federal broadband pricing database, finds pricing disparity in Louisville

A study of Louisville broadband pricing reveals higher per-Mbps rates in lower-income neighborhoods, despite lower monthly bills, indicating disparate pricing practices across communities.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

How municipal networks compare with provider competitors: Ookla report

Eight of the municipal networks studied beat their local provider competitors in median upload speed. Sherwood Broadband - in the town of the same name in Oregon - was the only one to beat its local competitor in median download speed.
Online Community Development
Intellectual property law
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Charter gets FCC permission to buy Cox and become largest ISP in the US

Charter and Cox merger approval lacks meaningful conditions despite significant broadband market overlap and reduced consumer choice in high-speed service areas.
Law
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Talkie asks FCC to reverse state and local pole prohibitions

Talkie seeks FCC preemption under Section 253 to prevent Queen Anne's County and MD DoIT from imposing rights-of-way and resource-sharing rules on fixed wireless deployments.
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

FCC proposes rules to stop fraudulent Lifeline support in certain states

FCC OIS detected similar fraud in the system in a 2017 report, which resulted in the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), the Lifeline program administrator, beginning a "death check" as part of the enrollment process. However, the FCC allowed three states (California, Texas, and Oregon) to opt out of the death check process. The most recent OIG report specifies that the $5 million in fraud was all in the opt-out state
US politics
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

National Broadband Master Plan looks to create secure national network

NEO Network Development proposes a five-year National Broadband Master Plan to build underground fiber infrastructure alongside U.S. transportation routes, connecting critical facilities and treating broadband as essential utility infrastructure.
US news
fromEngadget
1 month ago

FCC approves the merger of cable giants Cox and Charter

The FCC approved Charter Communications' $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications, citing benefits including job repatriation, rural broadband expansion, lower prices, and elimination of DEI-based hiring practices.
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Fiber access grew in the last half of 2025, but 5G growth slowed: Analysis

Fiber internet providers accelerated expansion to 8.4% growth in late 2025, adding 5.2 million addresses and achieving 99%+ coverage in 182 counties, while overall served locations increased and unserved locations decreased by 8.4%.
US news
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

2025 average price for internet increases due to new multi-gig offerings: Report

Multi-gig plans doubled in 2025, raising average internet prices by about $7 (nearly 5%), while mid-tier plan prices fell significantly.
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Youngest, poorest Americans most likely not to have home internet: Pew report

Low-income American households are far less likely to have home broadband; many rely on smartphones instead, widening a digital divide by income.
Online Community Development
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

States and NGOs must bridge senior broadband gap: AARP

32% of older Americans lack home broadband access, affecting 19 million seniors, with disparities among low-income, oldest, and least-educated populations requiring urgent policy solutions.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Broadband Forum announces Wholesale Access project

Wholesale access has been inherently supported by the Broadband Forum's network architecture over the past 20 years, and this project takes the best practices from copper‑based broadband to reshape and evolve them for fiber and cloud networks.
Online Community Development
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