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Ohio Republicans Are Trying To Kill Community Broadband
So far Republicans sponsoring the amendment are refusing to even officially acknowledge their support.
SpaceX's Satellite Internet Shuts Down Because It's Too Hot in Arizona
An engineer tells Motherboard that Starlink “Dishy McFlatface” broadband satellite dishes will likely need better heat-management systems before commercial launch.
Big Telecom Blocks Attempt to Bring $15 Broadband To Covid Victims
Consumer groups say the Trump net neutrality repeal continues to harm state efforts to protect broadband consumers.
Some ISPs Exploited Covid Broadband Relief Program to Make an Extra Buck
While the $3.2 billion program provides relief to struggling Americans, some ISPs are abusing it to make an additional buck during a crisis.
FTC Sues Major ISP for Lying About Broadband Speeds
The FTC and six states say Frontier Communications repeatedly advertised service it knew its aging DSL network couldn’t actually provide.
Study: U.S. Broadband Gaps Three Times Worse Than Government Claims
Independent researchers say 42 million Americans lack access to broadband, nearly three times higher than flawed FCC estimates.
FTC Report to Congress: Repair Monopolies Harm the Public and the Planet
Bipartisan FTC study confirms that onerous repair restrictions hurt the public, harm the environment, and industry opposition to meaningful reform is “not supported by the record.”
Big Telecom Used Fake and Dead People to Fight Net Neutrality, NY AG Says
An investigation by New York's attorney general has confirmed that Big Telecom paid to flood the net neutrality debate with millions of fake comments.
Your Old Phone Number Can Be Used to Hack You, Study Finds
The majority of old phone numbers are still tied to important online accounts that can be easily taken over by hackers.
How to Get a $50 Discount on Your Monthly Internet Bill From the FCC
Starting next week, the Emergency Broadband Benefit will dole out $50-$75 a month to those trapped on the wrong side of the digital divide.
Broadband Industry Sues New York State For Promising $15 Broadband
The telecom industry claims that neither state nor federal lawmakers can do anything about regional broadband monopolies and the high prices that result.
Millions of Americans Are Unwittingly Funding Tucker Carlson's Show
In the aftermath of the Derek Chauvin verdict, a Fox News advertising boycott won't work because the company makes so much money from cable bundle fees.