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Should Network-Sharing Rules Reach Big Tech?

Experts revisited AT&T’s 1984 breakup and the 1996 Act for lessons on regulating technology platforms.

Broadband Progress Hasn’t Closed the Digital Divide, Analysts say

The event examined the legacy of the Telecommunications Act of 1996

Penn State Professor Calls for Regulation of Broadband Rates

The idea would represent a significant shift in how policymakers approach the nation’s broadband market.

Free State Opposed to Price Caps on Retail Broadband

A Free State Foundation report argues that competition and targeted subsidies - not price regulation - are the better path to improving broadband affordability.

Open Rules and Protocols, Including Section 230, Fuel ‘Permissionless Innovation’

The FCC's expanding 'Covered List' now requires companies to seek government approval, reversing innovation

Zensur auf Meta-Plattformen: Der mühsame Kampf gegen willkürliche Sperrungen

Digitale Zensur nimmt zu, insbesondere progressive Inhalte verschwinden aus dem Netz. Europäisches Recht bietet davor bislang nicht genug Schutz. mehr...

Levin Joins NYU Center on Technology Policy

Also, Spectrum CFO Nick Jeffery announced leadership changes at the company

NTCA Supports Semmler for Second USAC Board Term

Semmler’s regulatory experience would help guide USAC, NTCA says

CPUC Finalizes California’s BEAD Plan

Advocates in the state are wary of strings attached to accepting federal broadband funds

Citizens Broadband Radio Users Depend on Free Tier, New America Says

Proponents of the CBRS band fear disruption from increased power levels or an auction

Matthew Kandrach: Wi-Fi is America’s Secret Weapon for Wireless Competition

Wi-Fi empowers cable providers to challenge traditional carriers

After Competitive Summer, Broadband Prices Ticking Up: MoffettNathanson

Analysts from MoffettNathanson and TD Cowen were skeptical Meta’s Muse posed a threat to ISPs

Carr Defends Covered List Expansions

The FCC Chairman also downplayed concerns about him and other agency officials accepting event tickets from regulated companies

Sens. Welch, Bennet Bill Would Create ‘Digital FCC’

The Senate Democrats are reviving a proposal for a new federal regulator

California Narrows CIPA Litigation: SB 690 Ends Pen Register and Trap-and-Trace Claims

Tarana CEO Sees No Clear Successor to Video Driving Household Bandwidth Demand

AI’s largest capacity demands will fall on data centers and the connections between them – not last-mile home connections – Alwan says

California SB 690 Could Narrow CIPA Website-Tracking Lawsuits

Public Knowledge Expands Broadband Team

The hires coincide with Public Knowledge's push for broadband affordability and stronger consumer protections.

Lobbykritik an Wirtschaftsministerin: Katherina Reiche und ihre Lex Eon

Das Netzpaket von Wirtschaftsministerin Reiche hat der Energiekonzern erfunden. Er profitiert auch am meisten davon, zeigt eine neue Analyse. mehr...

Former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter Joins NYU Law

The Democratic regulator just lost her battle with President Trump in the Supreme Court.

Prozess gegen Meta: Mehr Jugendschutz ist möglich

Der Ausgang des US-Gerichtsverfahrens gegen Meta zeigt, wie Tech-Konzernen Grenzen aufgezeigt werden können. Das ist ein Vorbild für Europa. mehr...

Study Links Broadband Adoption to Lower 'Time Poverty'

The effect was strongest among women, suggesting that reliable internet access could help reduce everyday logistical burdens

SB 690 IN ACTION: Northern District of California Dismisses CIPA Pen-Register Claim in Website-Tracking Lawsuit

Maryland Law Takes Effect as Senators Push Federal Network Vandalism Bill

Maryland has joined a growing number of states taking action against cable theft and network vandalism