Broadband in America Report: August 2026 Edition
U.S. fixed broadband competition is entering its next phase
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Michigan Broadband to acquire Educational Access Network assets in $21 million deal
MBS will upgrade the acquired 4G LTE network to 5G
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FCC commissioner views critical infrastructure in Minot
Commissioner Trusty engaged in a roundtable discussion
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Europe's AI Act gets real
Brussels will soon learn whether it can turn its sweeping AI rulebook into regulation that companies can actually follow
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FCC Authorizes Wireless Technology Innovation Zone at Iowa State
Agency also expands Innovation Zones in Boston, Raleigh, and Salt Lake City
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Universal Service is an Ongoing Responsibility
A summary of "Moving Toward Opportunity for All: The Future of Universal Service Reform"
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Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Make Sure His Competitors Share His Pain
Meta built a financial incentive into its deal with the state attorneys general, designed to rope in the other companies.
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