Necessity: Broadband internet access is not a luxury
Headline: With the conclusion of this year’s regular session of the West Virginia Legislature.Article: But perhaps there were also lessons learned. For example, one failed bill should lead lawmakers to […]
The Broadband Divide in the US Is Not Color Blind
Headline: Surveys show that Black, Hispanic and Native Americans are significantly less likely than their white counterparts to have a home internet connection and computer.Article: In early March, Karen Kama […]
Analyzing the size and scope of Trump’s tariffs
Headline: PwC’s Dallas Dolen digs into the financial impact the tech, media and telecom sectors could see in the wake of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs and weighs in on what […]
Rhode Island Open for BEAD Applications
Headlines: Rhode Island began accepting applications Wednesday for its $108.7 million in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program funds.Article: Relative to some larger states, Rhode Island has a comparatively small […]
FCC Musters Its Authorities With New Council to Counter Foreign Threats
The council will draw representatives from eight FCC bureaus and offices to promote cross-agency collaboration and information-sharing.
Li-Fi Technology Makes a Splash at MWC, Promises to Be Big for Broadband
Headline: A new pureLiFi and Solace Power system aims to boost 5G and other fixed wireless connectionsArticle: At the 2025 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, pureLiFi and Solace Power on Monday […]
MediaTek at MWC 2025: Advancing 6G and AI technologies
Headlines: MediaTek will be unveiling 6G-enabling technologiesArticle: MediaTek, which competes with Qualcomm, is also showcasing its latest M90 5G Advanced modem, along with innovations in Dimensity Auto and Dimensity Smartphone SoCs. […]
Telcos are increasingly going DIY when it comes to AI
Headlines: Operators are turning away from proprietary solutions to (AI) work in-houseArticle: According to a Nvidia survey of 450 telecom professionals around the world, the percentage of operators planning to use open […]
A rocky road lies ahead for RDOF as money drains away
Headline: Given RDOF locations are ineligible for BEAD funding, defaults won’t help matters in closing the digital divide. Article: With all the buzz around what will and won’t happen to […]
$42 Billion Broadband Boondoggle Brought Internet to Zero Homes
Headline: Amid its waste and graftArticle: The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD) allocated $42 billion to extend broadband access to all homes nationwide. Nearly three years after passage, 16 states […]