ISPs ask the FCC to scrap new rules, insist on not wanting to disclose hidden broadband fees
The cable companies and wireless carriers argue that transparency will make the billing process more complex
The FCC wants to know why data caps are still a thing in 2023
The Commission is also requesting stories and information from impacted consumers
Ohio ISP admits lying to FCC about its fiber service area to squash rival expansion grants
Lesson: If you admit to lying to the government, be sure you aren't talking to a competitor first
Comcast was too expensive and AT&T was too slow, so this man built his own ISP
Michigan man awarded $2.6 million government contract to expand fiber ISP
US Senate floor proposal bans internet service data caps calling them "predatory"
Senators feel caps should only be applied for relieving network congestion and management, not for profit
ISPs continue to charge unfair router rental fees, potentially breaking US laws
Consumers continue to be charged for network equipment, despite having their own
Denmark has the best overall Internet service, but the US isn't far behind
Could be better, could be much worse
Internet service provider Cogent is terminating service with its Russian-based customers
The company claims there is no plan to block traffic destined for or originating from Russia
FCC will invest over $1.2 billion in rural broadband across 32 states
About 23 service providers will provide broadband access to more than one million areas
Broadband providers may soon have to display service 'nutrition labels' under proposed FCC regulation
One change would require ISPs to disclose "typical" speeds rather than maximum speeds
Comcast expands low-cost Internet Essentials program to include Pell Grant recipients
Celebrating 10 years of Internet Essentials
New York's new low-income broadband law is already under fire by Big Telecom
'This bill is preempted by federal law and ignores the $50 monthly broadband discount recently enacted by Congress'
The FCC wants you to download its Speed Test app to measure nationwide internet coverage
Almost anyone with a smartphone can help
AT&T rushes to install fiber after 90-year-old's WSJ open letter goes viral
Aaron Epstein paid $10,000 for the quarter-page ad in the WSJ, but it got him the Internet service he wanted
Comcast doubles download speeds for its low-cost 'Internet Essentials' plan
Upload speeds are also getting a slight bump
Looking ahead: The internet frontier in 2021
We talk with Stealth Communications on the key trends going into 2021
AT&T notifies customers that they will lose service if they don't buy a new phone
Talk about your planned obsolescence
FCC grants six-month extension allowing ISPs to continue charging bogus equipment rental fees
Customers with their own modems can expect to continue paying "rental" fees for them through December 20
Comcast, Verizon, and AT&T will continue to waive late fees, suspend data caps for two more months
They're also opening Wi-Fi hotspots for anyone who needs them
AT&T suspends its broadband data caps as coronavirus keeps many at home
While Comcast is increasing speeds for low-income users
Google partners with Verizon to bundle Stadia with Fios Gigabit plans
Starting on January 29
Google partners with BT to offer Stadia bundled with high-speed internet service in UK
Will similar offers start popping up with US ISPs? We shall see
Princeton study: US carriers do little to protect customers from SIM-swap attacks
One more reason to avoid using text messaging for two-factor authentication
Verizon delays its '5G Home' Wi-Fi service rollout to the second half of 2020
The service has been mostly dormant since launch
US regulators will block ISPs from charging unfair router rental fees
A small, but significant win for consumers