May 2025

California Assembly Bill 353—which promises affordable internet for those who qualify for it—recently advanced when it passed the state’s Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee by a vote of 7 to 2. The bill faced hefty opposition from the telecommunications, cable, and broadband industry. AB 353 would require internet service providers operating in California to offer affordable home internet to eligible residents of the state, according to a press statement made by California Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, who introduced the bill to the California Assembly earlier in 2025.

BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division is taking exception to some of Cox Communications’ advertising claims. The National Advertising Division is recommending that Cox, a broadband service provider, modify its multi-gigabit advertising claims, particularly the comparison to AT&T. The two companies offer competing internet services in some U.S. markets. Specifically, the advertising division is recommending that Cox discontinue the claim “Multi Gig Speeds Everywhere” or modify it to accurately reflect the availability of its 2 Gbps tier service.

State broadband offices (SBOs) have seemingly aligned to put pressure on the federal government to get the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment awards made and the construction process started in 2025.

MAGA media is seizing on its new influence in Washington—staffing up, enjoying unprecedented access to power, and making market splashes. Corporate America has typically s