national broadband plan

FCC Seeking Volunteers For Test Of Residential Broadband Speeds

FCC Seeking Volunteers For Test Of Residential Broadband Speeds

Among the chief complaints we get from readers about their broadband providers is that the lightning-fast speeds advertised by the ISP are far from the reality of what they’re getting through their modem. So in an effort to parse truth from lip service, the FCC is about to begin a nationwide test of residential broadband speeds — and they want your help. [More]

FCC To Unveil National Broadband Plan On March 17

FCC To Unveil National Broadband Plan On March 17

While President Obama was busy attempting to get his plan for a national health care system rolling, those folks at the FCC announced they will unveil their National Broadband Plan — which will provide Internet access to 93 million Americans who can’t currently look at home videos of cats — to Congress on March 17. [More]