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FCC: Up to 24 Million Americans Don't Have Broadband Access
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FCC: Up to 24 Million Americans Don't Have Broadband Access

In its Sixth Broadband Deployment Report, the FCC painted a decidedly grim picture of the state of universal broadband access in the United States. The Commission estimates that between 14 and 24 million Americans still lack access to broadband Internet. As a result, the Commission concluded ? for the first time ? that broadband is not "being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion," as directed by Congres.

FCC: Up to 24 Million Americans Don't Have Broadband Access

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Senate committee approves new technology accessibility standards
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Senate committee approves new technology accessibility standards

The Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation that would require electronics companies to make their products more accessible to the hearing and vision impaired, extending the promise of cutting-edge technologies to millions of disabled Americans.

Senate committee approves new technology accessibility standards

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CWA Says Congress Must Act Now to Affirm FCC Authority to Protect Internet Consumers
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CWA Says Congress Must Act Now to Affirm FCC Authority to Protect Internet Consumers

The Communications Workers of America (CWA) has filed comments in response to the FCC?s Title I/Title II Notice of Inquiry to ?identify the legal approach that will best support its efforts to ensure universal access to affordable, high-quality broadband services.?

CWA Says Congress Must Act Now to Affirm FCC Authority to Protect Internet Consumers