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As the Affordable Connectivity Program has run out of money, court cases are calling for an end to its funding sources.

During the Obama administration a controversial policy was put in place to establish government control over the internet by classifying broadband as a utility.

The measure aims to improve internet connectivity across California to provide “digital equity” in rural areas.

This humble device is often overlooked, yet it is also your first line of defence against hackers, malware and viruses.

Chairman of the FCC and former Cable company lobbyist Tom Wheeler has done a 180 degree shift of police since May 2014. Wants to make Internet Public Utility.

Governor Cuomo has outlined a plan to bring broadband access to every New York resident by 2019. Dubbed the “2015 State of Opportunity Agenda”, the plan will create a $500 million New NY Broadband Program to bring fast internet to underserved areas.

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), has introduced bipartisan legislation that would prevent the Federal Communications Comission (FCC) from classifying high-speed internet services under Title II of the Communications Act. effectively making it a heavily regulated public utility.

Netflix and YouTube usage now makes up over 50 percent of North Americans’ broadband traffic, according to Sandvine’s biannual Global Internet Phenomena Report released Monday.

Public Advocate Bill de Blasio is concerned that certain neighborhoods are being deprived of access to Verizon’s FiOS fiber optic network, under a city contract.

New York City will use micro-trenching to expand fiber optic in the city.