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President Trump announced a series of moves Friday aimed at boosting development of a new frontier of high-speed mobile networks. Known as 5G, as in the fifth generation of cellular networks, the technology could eventually offer speeds up to 100…
Nation Sep 29

40 million Americans, still don’t go online, according to a recent Pew Research Center analysis.
By Courtney Norris
Nation Jun 23

In the years since the federal "Do Not Call" registry, there's been a big rise in the number of robocalls -- automated and recorded calls and texts that barrage your phone repeatedly. Judy Woodruff interviews Tom Wheeler, chairman of the…
By PBS NewsHour
Nation May 15

Putting the widely cherished principle of net neutrality at stake, the Federal Communications Commission voted 3 to 2 to allow broadband providers to charge for faster access in how online content is prioritized and delivered. Gwen Ifill talks to Cecilia…
By PBS NewsHour
Online Streaming Television Service Aereo Tests Traditional Broadcast Networks…
Americans Cut Off From Opportunity Without Equal Access to the Internet…
Tennessee Is Home to U.S. Leader in Offering Fast, City-Wide Internet…
Streaming Video Goes From Media 'Stepping Stone' to Major Player…
This interactive requires your browser to have Java installed. Click here to check if you need Java. High-speed Internet went mainstream in the last decade -- home access grew from 9 percent of American households in 2001 to…
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