The FCC just quadrupled the download speed required to market internet as ‘broadband’ISPs now have to offer 100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up to slap the coveted label on their services.By W. Shanklin, 03.14.2024
Comcast agrees to kill 10G branding after advertising watchdogs said it was misleadingThe National Advertising Review Board found that the term could cause consumers to think Comcast's internet was much faster than rivals. By P. Dixit, 02.01.2024
The FCC will crack down on ISPs to address 'digital discrimination' in poorer areasThe commission also announced new rules against SIM swapping and port-out scams.By M. Moon, 11.16.2023
The Biden administration’s $42 billion broadband program is finally getting underwayThe president is set to reveal how the funding will be allocated.By K. Holt, 06.26.2023
Amazon’s satellite internet antennas can double as picnic tables for dollsProject Kuiper's largest antenna measures 19 inches by 30 inches.By K. Holt, 03.14.2023
Verizon expands its 2Gbps Fios to New York’s five boroughsYou could pay as little as $95 per month, but you’ll want to read the fine print first.By W. Shanklin, 02.15.2023
SpaceX doesn't want Ukraine using Starlink to control military dronesUkraine says it's only using satellite internet for defense.By J. Fingas, 02.09.2023
Frontier rolls out 5Gbps fiber internet across the USYou now have more choice for multi-gig service.By J. Fingas, 01.30.2023
Starlink nearly doubles satellite internet terminal prices in UkraineThe hikes come as cell networks struggle under the Russian assault.By J. Fingas, 11.30.2022
The FCC's new, more accurate broadband maps may lead to improved coverageThe new data is key to $42.5 billion in high-speed internet grants.By J. Fingas, 11.21.2022
FCC orders ISPs to display labels clearly showing speeds and itemized feesThese 'broadband labels' will also have be prominently visible at their point of sale.By M. Moon, 11.18.2022
Starlink is adding a 1TB data cap for usage during peak hoursYou'll have to pay a premium if you want guaranteed performance.By J. Fingas, 11.07.2022
Comcast raises speeds for most of its Xfinity internet plansThe cable giant isn't the only provider boosting speeds, however.By J. Fingas, 10.17.2022
Google Fiber will offer 5Gbps and 8Gbps internet plans in early 2023Your cable provider's best plan suddenly seems mediocre.By J. Fingas, 10.14.2022
SpaceX wants to put Starlink internet on rural school busesThe pilot would keep kids online during lengthy rides home.By J. Fingas, 09.22.2022
FCC rejects Starlink request for nearly $900 million in broadband subsidiesOfficials aren't convinced SpaceX's outfit can fulfill its promises. By J. Fingas, 08.10.2022
FCC chair proposes raising broadband standard to 100MbpsShe also wants to set a 1Gbps standard for the future.By J. Fingas, 07.15.2022
The FCC has a plan to boost rural broadband download speeds to 100 MbpsThe proposed changes could see some users get a 20-fold speed increase.By K. Holt, 05.20.2022
Biden administration launches $45 billion plan to get the entire US online by 2030The Internet for All initiative is funded by the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.By K. Holt, 05.13.2022
White House agreement sees ISPs cap broadband prices for low-income householdsTwenty ISPs including AT&T, Comcast and Verizon are on board.By S. Dent, 05.09.2022