Coverage of how Internet service is deployed, used and regulated.
Internet/Broadband
House Commerce Democrats Propose $40 Billion for Broadband Buildout In Newest Version of Infrastructure Bill
The week was jam-packed with broadband news [Seriously, see the Quick Bits and
Broadband is the New Railroad
Again, and again, I’ve heard that when people live in areas unserved and underserved by broadband networks, businesses are hard-pressed to start, grow, or stay there.
Affordable Broadband for Students Hinges on FCC’s EBS Proceeding
I know firsthand what it’s like living on the wrong side of the digital divide because my local community in rural Minnesota has been experiencing it for far too long.
Can “Slapping ‘New and Improved’ on CAF” Close the Digital Divide?
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai joined President Donald Trump at the White House for an announcement about action to “ensure that America wins the race to 5G.” In addition to promoting fifth generation wireless technology, Chai
Yes, the Save the Internet Act Restores Net Neutrality, But Wait, There's So Much More!
In short, the Save the Internet Act would repeal the Federal Communications Commission's Restoring Internet Freedom Order adopted in 2017 (although it did not go into effect until 2018).
Reaction to House Net Neutrality Vote
After the House voted, everyone had an opinion.
Net Neutrality Bill Passes House, Fulfilling Promise by Democrats
The House of Representatives passed legislation that would guarantee broadband internet users equal access to online content, in a crucial step toward bringing back so-called net neutrality regulations overturned by the Trump administration.
Net Neutrality Bill Clears Second Hurdle After Marathon Markup
After over nine hours of debate over mostly failed amendments, and delays, legislation that would re-regulate internet access by reinstating the Federal Communications Commission's 2015 Open Internet Order's Title II-based net neutrality rules is
Presentation of the Fourth Annual Charles Benton Digital Equity Champion Awards
The city of Charlotte’s namesake, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, was Queen of Great Britain at the time of the US Revolution.
Why is the FCC Talking about a USF Cap?
The Benton Foundation unequivocally opposes any proposals from the Federal Communications Commission that would allow the FCC to shirk its responsibilities to meet its Congressionally-mandated mission. The FCC is supposed to ensure: