Net neutrality has been restored
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today voted to restore a national standard to ensure the internet is fast, open, and fair. Today’s decision to reclassify broadband service as a Title II telecommunications service allows the FCC to prote.....»»
FCC restores net neutrality rules that ban blocking and throttling in 3-2 vote
Broadband lobby groups prepare lawsuit, calling rules a "net fatality." Enlarge / Federal Communication Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, then a commissioner, rallies against repeal of net neutrality rules in December 20.....»»
T-Mobile’s “Broadband Facts” Tell You Everything About Plans, Including Fees and Speeds
It was April Fools Day, and so I wasn’t paying attention to many announcements, because the days of companies trolling us all have ground my brain into the most negative state on April 1 each year, but T-Mobile had real news to share. Last week.....»»
Novel UV broadband spectrometer improves air pollutant analysis
Sunlight has a major influence on chemical processes. Its high-energy UV radiation in particular is strongly absorbed by all materials and triggers photochemical reactions of the substances present in the air. A well-known example is the formation of.....»»
Mandatory broadband ‘nutrition’ labels will reveal real speeds and hidden fees
Internet service providers (ISPs) now have to display broadband ‘nutrition’ labels, being upfront about the true costs, speeds, and data allowances offered, The rule was introduced in response to growing consumer complaints about hidden fees,.....»»
FCC chair rejects call to impose Universal Service fees on broadband
New fees on broadband could cause “major upheaval," FCC plan says. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | BernardaSv) The Federal Communications Commission chair decided not to impose Universal Service fees on Internet servic.....»»
5G home internet: What is it, and should you get it?
One of the promises of 5G is to bring a world without wires to your doorstep with wireless broadband in your home. But are we there yet?.....»»
FCC will probably restore Net Neutrality on April 25
The Federal Communications Commission will be holding a new vote on April 25 that will likely reinstate net neutrality, bringing back protections affecting broadband internet usage in the United States.FCC sealNet Neutrality is the principle that int.....»»
Team demonstrates an ultra-broadband tunable terahertz absorber of graphene and hierarchical plasmonic metamaterials
Perfect absorption arises from the strong interaction of valence electrons with light in a conducting material. Optical metamaterial is an effective approach to exploit the superior photon capture capability. Thus, the perfect absorbers could be achi.....»»
Cable ISP fined $10,000 for lying to FCC about where it offers broadband
Small ISP admitted lying to FCC about size of network to block funding to rivals. Enlarge / "Yes, we offer Internet at your address." (credit: Chev Wilkinson via Getty Images) An Internet service provider that admitted l.....»»
Broadband internet just got redefined — again
The FTC has released an updated definition for broadband for the first time since 2015......»»
Ultra-flat optics for broadband thermal imaging
Long-wavelength infrared (LWIR) imaging holds critical significance across many applications, from consumer electronics to defense and national security. It finds applications in night vision, remote sensing, and long-range imaging. However, the conv.....»»
FCC scraps old speed benchmark, says broadband should be at least 100Mbps
Standard of 100Mbps down and 20Mbps up replaces old 25Mbps/3Mbps benchmark. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) The Federal Communications Commission today voted to raise its Internet speed benchmark for the.....»»
ISPs keep giving false broadband coverage data to the FCC, groups say
Telcos accuse fixed wireless ISPs of claiming more locations than they serve. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Andrey Denisyuk) Internet service providers are still providing false coverage information to the Federal Comm.....»»
Republicans in Congress try to kill FCC’s broadband discrimination rules
Over 65 Republicans file resolution of disapproval, while lobby groups sue FCC. Enlarge / US Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) speaks to the press on June 13, 2023, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Michael McCoy) More.....»»
Scientists show that quantum infrared spectroscopy can achieve ultra-broadband spectroscopic measurements
Our understanding of the world relies greatly on our knowledge of its constituent materials and their interactions. Recent advances in materials science technologies have ratcheted up our ability to identify chemical substances and expanded possible.....»»
FCC chair defends broadband discounts for poor people against Republican attack
Lawmakers criticized FCC for something that was decided by Congress, chair says. Enlarge / FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel at a Senate subcommittee hearing on September 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | The.....»»
Research team uses water as a nonlinear medium for ultra-broadband white laser
Scientists are making significant strides in the development of ultrabroadband white laser sources, covering a wide spectrum from ultraviolet to far infrared. These lasers find applications in diverse fields such as large-scale imaging, femto-chemist.....»»
Future of wireless technology: Key predictions for 2024
Wi-Fi technology continues to evolve in ways that anticipate the needs of consumers, businesses, enterprise verticals, smart cities, and service providers, according to the Wireless Broadband Alliance. Tiago Rodrigues, CEO of the Wireless Broadband A.....»»
Republicans slam broadband discounts for poor people, threaten to kill program
Thune, Cruz complain that discounts go to people who "already had broadband." Enlarge / Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) speaks to reporters after the weekly Senate Republican caucus lunch on November 14, 2023, in Washing.....»»