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FCC Clears Spectrum Usage Above 24 GHz

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules covering the operation of wireless broadband communications in the frequency spectrum above 24 GHz, paving the way for the introduction of ... Read More...

Some Cuban Homes Will Finally Have Broadband Internet

The Cuban government is finally giving its citizens access to broadband internet. For now, broadband will only be available in two Havana neighborhoods, as part of a pilot project. While that might sound li... Read More...

FCC Raises Minimum Broadband Requirements

The FCC just announced that they have changed the definition of broadband to reflect consumer demand and advances in technology. The new rules define broadband as 25 megabits per second (Mbps) download speed an... Read More...

U.K. Regulator Cracks Down on Power Line Networking

As an alternative to Wi-Fi or traditional DSL cables, some homeowners use power line networking, plugging adapters into electrical outlets so they can use existing electrical wiring to provide an Internet signa... Read More...

Connect America Fund Expands Broadband to Approximately 1 Million Rural Americans

As part of the FCC’s initiative to bring broadband access to rural communities, the Connect America Fund received over $225 million in funding to connect almost 1 million people who lack service.

FCC broadens school and library access to high-speed internet

As part of its effort to provide universal, high-speed Internet access to all citizens, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has modified the provisions of its E-rate program for schools and libraries. T... Read More...

FCC program expands investment in broadband healthcare technology

Consistent with its National Broadband Plan announced earlier this year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released details of a new healthcare connectivity program that it says will expand invest... Read More...

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