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FCC begins process to add ‘nutrition’ labels to broadband offerings

'We want to make it easier for consumers to compare their options and understand just what they're signing up for.'

On Jan 27, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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FCC wants to help consumers choose their own broadband in apartment complexes

'It’s time to crack down on practices that lock out broadband competition and consumer choice.'

On Jan 24, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

Gigi Sohn, an FCC nominee speaking at her confirmation hearing in December.

‘The time for these votes is now’: Public interest groups urge the Senate to confirm Gigi Sohn for the FCC

Sohn's confirmation would finally give the FCC a 3-2 Democratic majority.

On Jan 11, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

man holding router with Broadband Facts sticker on the top

FCC may bring back ‘nutritional labels’ for broadband to help you better understand your plan

Previous attempts at labels showed information about prices, data allowances, and internet speeds

On Jan 6, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

People walking and using devices.

Tech newsletter: A wild year of tech policy

Here's this week's tech newsletter.

On Jan 4, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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

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

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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

A person paying for their broadband internet service with their credit card on their laptop. In the foreground, a pink piggy bank is on the table.

Consumers in the U.S. are paying more for broadband than almost anywhere else in the world

The report says the U.S. ranks 9th in the world for most expensive broadband.

On Dec 3, 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

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

Joe Biden over net neutrality logo

How long will it take Biden’s new FCC picks to restore net neutrality?

It looks like 2022 could be a big year for the FCC.

On Oct 29, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Maria Cantwell (l) Gigi Sohn (c) Jessica Rosenworcel (r)

‘Time is a big factor here’: Senate urged to quickly confirm Biden’s FCC picks

The timing is critical.

On Oct 27, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A woman looking off camera (L) and a woman looking into camera (R).

‘A dream team for the future of the internet’: Biden goes big on FCC, signals return of net neutrality

Rosenworcel and Sohn have both been vocal proponents of net neutrality.

On Oct 26, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Big Telecom finally gets the spotlight

Here's a look at tech and politics news from the last week.

On Oct 26, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich