FCC Launches Emergency Broadband Benefit

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the launch of a program to fund consumer discounts on broadband services and equipment. According to an Order issued by the FCC in mid-May, the ... Read More...

FCC Updates Speed Test App

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released an updated version of its smart device application that enables users to evaluate the speed of their mobile broadband connection. Released to the p... Read More...

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...

ETSI Specification Group Will Explore New Consumer TV Habits

ETSI has launched a new Mobile and Broadcast Convergence Industry Specification Group. The group will explore how to support new ways of delivering media to consumers, taking into account the potential benefits and challenges from commercial and technical perspectives.

FCC to Implement Broadband Labels

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the use of broadband labels intended to provide consumers with more detailed and accurate information about the performance and cost of their Intern... Read More...

FCC Publishes Broadband Report

As part of its effort to measure gains in access to high speed broadband services by U.S. consumers, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released its fifth annual report on nationwide broadband... Read More...

Happy Birthday, National Broadband Plan!

Blow out the candles, already! The recent auction of Advanced Wireless Spectrum raised $41 Big Ones (that’s $41E9) for the US Treasury. Now, spectrum is a little like real estate and as Will Rogers once said: “... Read More...