A woman looking at her laptop while sitting on a sofa. It is meant to illustrate the FCC Affordable Connectivity Program.

New FCC affordable broadband program launches

The program has $14.2 billion allocated for it.

On Jan 3, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: FTC’s upcoming big tech crackdown

Here's this week's tech newsletter.

On Dec 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A badly damaged ethernet cord for delivering broadband internet to a router.

30 million eligible households haven’t signed up for the FCC’s broadband discount program

Some states have huge gaps in the people who are eligible and those who have actually signed up.

On Dec 14, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

FTC Chair Lina Khan and FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel.

FTC, FCC, urged to crack down on the sale of your location data

'More needs to be done.'

On Dec 13, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Your broadband is super expensive

Here's this week's tech newsletter.

On Dec 7, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Jessica Rosenworcel smiling into camera.

Senate confirms Jessica Rosenworcel to new term at FCC

'It's the honor of my lifetime to lead the FCC and serve as the first permanent female Chair.'

On Dec 7, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

FCC Nominee Gigi Sohn testifying at a confirmation hearing.

FCC nominee Gigi Sohn says she fully supports reinstating net neutrality

Like the last FCC confirmation hearing, net neutrality was a big topic.

On Dec 1, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

FCC Chair Nominee Jessica Rosenworcel and FTC Commissioner Nominee Alvaro Bedoya speaking at a recent confirmation hearing.

Biden FCC, FTC picks approved, face full Senate vote

Two of Biden's picks made their way through a Senate committee.

On Dec 1, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Robocall hell

Here's this week's tech newsletter.

On Nov 30, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

FCC Commissioner Nominee Gigi Sohn speaking at a podium.

Biden’s second FCC pick will have a confirmation hearing next week

Gigi Sohn is nominated to be the FCC's fifth commissioner.

On Nov 26, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Net neutrality looms

Here's this week's tech newsletter.

On Nov 23, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel at a confirmation hearing in the Senate on Wednesday.

Biden FCC nomination doesn’t waver in net neutrality support during confirmation hearing

Net neutrality was a hot topic during Jessica Rosenworcel's confirmation hearing.

On Nov 17, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Biden’s pick vs. Lindsey Graham

Here's this week's tech newsletter.

On Nov 16, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

President Joe Biden signed an infrastructure bill on Monday that contained $65 billion for broadband.

Infrastructure bill signed, will put $65 billion toward closing digital divide

The law makes a massive investment in broadband.

On Nov 16, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Gigi Sohn

Somehow Newsmax is calling for Gigi Sohn to be confirmed to FCC

It is a surprising show of support.

On Nov 11, 2021 by David Covucci