New Study Finds Net Neutrality Inhibits Broadband Investment

A study of net neutrality regulations in 32 Organizations for Economic Co-0peration and Development (OECD) countries has found that such regulations “suppress (both) broadband subscriptions and investment in fiber optics.”…

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USTelecom Offers Common Sense Suggestions on EBBP

In a recent letter to the FCC, USTelecom made several positive recommendations concerning implementation of the Congressional Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Its measured and practical approach included: Using existing resources,…

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We are about to end one of the most difficult and turbulent years in United States history. A vicious and deadly pandemic, violence and destruction in our major cities, and…

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FCC Takes Actions Against Two Chinese Telecom Providers

In its December meeting, the Commission took separate actions against two Communist Chinese telecommunications providers. It affirmed an earlier decision to designate Huawei Technology Company as a national security threat.…

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Senators Request Full Funding of Key Broadband Acts

A bipartisan group of U. S. Senators has asked leaders of its Senate Committee on Appropriations to fully fund both the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act and the Broadband…

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Phase Down of Lifeline Subsidy Endangers Universal Service

The December 1st reduction of the SLC to $5.25 per month will not allow full cost recover to many RLECs under the FCC’s High-Cost program. So said NTCA – The…

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Pai, Starks Discuss Digital Divide

In remarks to decidedly different groups, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and Commissioner Geoffrey Starks spoke to the seriousness of the current digital divide in America. Pai, addressing the Reason Foundation,…

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