FCC's New Broadband Benchmark: What You Need to Know

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Santiago Mendez
1 min read
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The FCC has quadrupled the broadband speed benchmark, aligning with pandemic legislation and aiming to connect everyone to high-speed broadband. The update is crucial in determining internet access and potentially securing funding for underserved communities. President Joe Biden's FCC Commissioner also sets a long-term goal of 1 Gigabit down and 500 Megabits up. Despite some opposition, this change signals a positive shift after past administration's setbacks.

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