Charter Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
Charter Communications reported financial and operating results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
February 2024
The Sleepy Copyright Office in the Middle of a High-Stakes Clash Over A.I. (New York Times)
Submitted by benton on Mon, 02/05/2024 - 06:30Amazon strikes ad data deal with Reach as Google kills off cookies (Financial Times)
Submitted by benton on Mon, 02/05/2024 - 06:29Facebook Turns 20: From Mark Zuckerberg’s Harvard Dorm Room to the Metaverse (Wall Street Journal)
Submitted by Grace Tepper on Mon, 02/05/2024 - 04:07Google Fiber bets on Las Vegas for Nevada debut (Fierce)
Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Fri, 02/02/2024 - 16:35States are challenged with BEAD challenge process; VETRO can help (Fierce)
Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Fri, 02/02/2024 - 16:34
Total by Verizon makes 5G Home Internet more affordable with new national offering
Total by Verizon, a fast-growing prepaid no-contract wireless provider from Verizon, announced the launch of its unlimited 5G Home Internet service. The brand’s new Home Internet plan starts at $45/month with Auto Pay for current and new mobile wireless customers, making high-speed home internet available for customers who want the financial flexibility of no-contract, no-credit-check, pay-in-advance service.
Yet Another Challenge to Federal Communications Commission Authority
Federal courts are full of cases that are challenging the authority of federal regulatory agencies, including the case of Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy, which is pending before the Supreme Court as of January 2024. Hedge fund manager George Jarkesy was accused of committing fraud by misrepresenting himself to investors. The case was heard by an administrative law judge at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), who imposed a fine and penalties, and ordered Jarkesy to disgorge $685,000 in unlawful profits.
The African American Mayors Association Urges Extension of Affordable Connectivity Program Funding
The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) has urged congressional leaders to extend funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides high-speed internet service to low-income households nationwide. The coalition issued a statement on January 25. The AAMA seeks an additional $7 billion to ensure the program’s continuation. Since its inception, the ACP has afforded high-speed internet access to more than 20 million low-income families and has positively impacted the lives of communities of color disproportionately affected by these conditions.