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ISPs are fighting to raise the price of low-income broadband
Internet service providers are objected to the lower rates they need to offer lower income customers if they want to obtain government funds from a new Internet access program.
ISPs roll out mandatory broadband 'nutrition' labels that show speeds, fees and data allowances
Starting today, big ISPs with more than 100,000 subscribers will be required to display "nutrition labels" both in store and online under a new FCC rule.
The FCC will vote to restore net neutrality later this month
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to vote to restore net neutrality later this month. With the Democrats finally holding an FCC majority in the final year of President Biden’s first term.
The FCC just quadrupled the download speed required to market internet as ‘broadband’
The FCC has raised the speeds required to describe internet service as “broadband” for the first time since 2015. The agency’s annual high-speed internet assessment concluded that 100 Mbps downloads and 20 Mbps uploads will be the new standard.
Comcast agrees to kill 10G branding after advertising watchdogs said it was misleading
Advertising watchdogs found that Comcast's "10G" branding could mislead consumers into thinking its internet was much faster than it actually is.
The FCC will crack down on ISPs to address 'digital discrimination' in poorer areas
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is keeping a close eye on internet providers to make sure they provide Americans with equal access to broadband services regardless of customers' "income level, race, ethnicity, color, religion or national origin."
The Biden administration’s $42 billion broadband program is finally getting underway
President Joe Biden today announced how $42 billion in funding to bolster broadband internet access will be allocated. The investment, which was funded by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to give all Americans access to high-speed internet by 2030.
Amazon’s satellite internet antennas can double as picnic tables for dolls
Amazon has revealed the first three antennas for its Project Kuiper satellite internet service, which is expected to open up to consumers in late 2024.
Verizon expands its 2Gbps Fios to New York’s five boroughs
Verizon says its Fios 2 Gig service is now available across New York City’s five boroughs, although it hasn’t clarified just how available it is in each area.
SpaceX doesn't want Ukraine using Starlink to control military drones
SpaceX objects to Ukraine using Starlink satellite internet service to connect drones used in combat.
Frontier rolls out 5Gbps fiber internet across the US
Frontier is challenging AT&T and Google by trotting out 5Gbps internet access across its network.
Starlink nearly doubles satellite internet terminal prices in Ukraine
Starlink satellite internet service costs nearly twice as much in Ukraine as the country's cell networks buckle under the Russian invasion.
The FCC's new, more accurate broadband maps may lead to improved coverage
The FCC has finally shared new broadband maps that (theoretically) improve internet coverage.
FCC orders ISPs to display labels clearly showing speeds and itemized fees
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has introduced new rules that will require ISPs to display easy-to-read-and-understand labels that show key facts about their products at the point of sale.
Starlink is adding a 1TB data cap for usage during peak hours
Starlink will soon slap a 1TB data cap on its satellite internet service during peak hours.
Comcast raises speeds for most of its Xfinity internet plans
Comcast has raised speeds for most of its Xfinity cable internet plans, but the competition isn't standing still.
Google Fiber will offer 5Gbps and 8Gbps internet plans in early 2023
Google Fiber will offer 8Gbps service as soon as early 2023, and it could easily outperform your cable provider.
SpaceX wants to put Starlink internet on rural school buses
A SpaceX pilot program will put Starlink satellite internet access aboard school buses to keep rural students online.
FCC rejects Starlink request for nearly $900 million in broadband subsidies
Starlink has lost its bid to receive nearly $900 million in broadband funds from the FCC.
FCC chair proposes raising broadband standard to 100Mbps
The FCC chairwoman has proposed raising the national broadband standard to 100Mbps — the first increase since 2015.
