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This small change in the definition of broadband could have a big impact
The Federal Communications Commission has finally upgraded the official definition of broadband. Here's why this change matters to you.
COVID-19 rubbed our noses in the simple fact that we all need broadband access for our education and work -- and not just to watch Netflix in HD. Starlink's high prices also don't make it ideal for rural and Tribal lands where people are often poorer than those in urban and suburban areas. With a higher standard speed, the FCC is better positioned to argue that broadband providers must accelerate their efforts toward universal coverage, potentially spurring regulatory actions to foster competition and deployment.
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