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Rural broadband is a problem, and Georgia is mapping it

by Emma Hurt Oct 23, 2019
In its quest to improve internet access, the state is taking matters into its own hands.
People without internet access at home visit the Lumpkin County Library 24 hours a day to use its fiber-optic broadband connection. At night, they pull up in the parking lot to connect to Wi-Fi.
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Tracking the “King of Robocalls”

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser Apr 2, 2019
A Wired reporter tells about the man responsible for nearly 100 million automated calls.
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5G wireless without China

by Scott Tong Jan 7, 2019
Washington regulators are debating a ban on Chinese telecom hardwire, but rural America may pay the price.
The FCC is considering a ban on Chinese telecom hardware like that made by telecom giant ZTE.
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Researchers say wireless companies are slowing down video streams

by Molly Wood Dec 10, 2018
The story behind bandwidth throttling.
Rally organizers carry away props following a protest outside the Federal Communication Commission building against the end of net neutrality rules Dec. 14, 2017, in Washington, D.C. 
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A big auction is the latest in America’s race to 5G

by Molly Wood Nov 26, 2018
But are we too late to the party?
Picture shows a 5G antenna at Deutsche Telekom stand on the first day of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) on February 26, 2018 in Barcelona.
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Why it's so hard to stop all those spam calls

by Molly Wood Nov 5, 2018
Hint: It's complicated.
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The local, national and global fight over 5G infrastructure

by Molly Wood Oct 11, 2018
Turns out, building a new wireless network doesn't happen without a tussle.
An attendee photographs a 5G logo display during a Qualcomm press event for CES 2018 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on January 8, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Who's going to pay for 5G?

by Kimberly Adams Sep 26, 2018
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking to limit the municipal fees that wireless companies must pay to install their new 5G antennas.
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How an auction for a wireless frequency is affecting high school and amateur theaters

by David Brancaccio Aug 28, 2018
"Papa can you hear me? No? Is this thing on?"
Nominees perform the opening number at the 2011 National High School Musical Theater Awards at The Minksoff Theatre in New York City.
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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai lays out his vision for an internet without net neutrality rules

by Marketplace Staff Jun 11, 2018
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai talks about the FCC's controversial decision to repeal net neutrality rules.
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, left, is interviewed by Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal on June 11.
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