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Monday, March 24, 2025
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California bill would force ISPs to offer 100Mbps plans for $15 a month
Like New York law, California bill demands cheap plans for people with low incomes
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Economic Benefits of Fiber Deployment: A Review of the Brattle Group Study
With the recent election of President Donald Trump to the presidency, the government’s preference for fiber now faces significant uncertainty
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One more driver of wireless growth to consider: Uber drivers and gig economy
Wireless is a fully saturated industry, yet total industry growth consistently surpasses population growth
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Trump’s Media Pit Bull Is “Off the Leash”
In just two months on the job, FCC chair Brendan Carr has already inspired widespread fear (and loathing) among media elites and free press advocates
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Trump’s Tech Governance: Making Sense of the Administration’s First 60 Days
Big Tech’s influence in Washington, DC, is not new, but private tech and governmental interests are merging in ways that represent a concerning reconfiguration
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Musk Is Positioned to Profit Off Billions in New Government Contracts
The boost in federal spending for SpaceX will come in part as a result of actions by President Trump and Elon Musk’s allies and employees who hold government positions
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Starlink’s rapid global rollout complicated by Elon Musk’s ties to President Donald Trump
Satellite internet service is expanding fast but some politicians worry whether the SpaceX owner is a reliable partner
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