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GAO Documents How NTIA Handled $47.7 Billion in Broadband Grants
Report establishes a record; it does not assess whether the reviews were lawful, whether they achieved anything, or whether grant recipients were harmed
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Texas lawmakers call for audit of state’s broadband grant funding
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows are questioning how the state distributes funding for internet services
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FCC to Make Broadband Labels a More Useful Consumer Tool
Changes will empower consumers while reducing compliance burdens on providers
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FCC Adopts Groundbreaking Overhaul of Space Bureau's Licensing Process
A new ‘Licensing Assembly Line’ will support the dynamic space economy
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FCC Adopts Plan for C-Band Auction in July 2027
The FCC’s interagency and industry coordination clears the way for a harmonized 5G ‘Super Band’
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FCC Adopts Rules to Strengthen Rules Governing Dangerous Gear
Rules will close Covered List loopholes and modernize FCC equipment authorization
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New Mexico broadband grants to lead to first connections for Fort Sill Apache
Fort Sill will use the latest GWEP planning grant to finalize preparations to complete a design package for high-speed broadband infrastructure across the back half of the Tribe’s expanded area
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Internet trust in Spain: Longitudinal evidence on socio-economic and digital adoption behavior
Internet trust in Spain declined sharply from 2015 to 2021 despite digital growth
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