We’re honored to welcome @markey.senate.gov as the keynote speaker for Telecom Act at 30 next week! 📡 The program will also feature a fireside chat with Ambassador Philip Verveer and @gbsohn.bsky.social on the future of universal service. Register today: www.benton.org/event/teleco...

30 years ago, Congress promised universal service. That promise still isn’t fulfilled. Executive Director Dr. Revati Prasad reflects on what the Telecom Act got right, what comes next, and why we’re convening on March 5 to discuss the path forward. Read here: www.benton.org/blog/were-st...

In 1996, Congress promised universal service. In 2026, we’re asking what that still means, and what comes next. 🤔 Join us March 5 in Washington, D.C. for “Telecom Act at 30,” a Benton-hosted gathering of broadband policy leaders. 🌐 Register here: www.benton.org/event/teleco...

What’s wrong with West Virginia’s BEAD plan? Asks Benton’s Drew Garner (and welcomes you to read and judge for yourself). www.benton.org/blog/whats-w...

How can the most online President ever be against getting all Americans online? www.benton.org/blog/achievi...

This week, the Senate Commerce Committee held a confirmation hearing for Trump FCC nominee Olivia Trusty www.benton.org/blog/olivia-...

FCC Chairman launched a proceeding called DELETE, DELETE, DELETE but maybe we need to Control-Alt-Delete before he does any more harm www.benton.org/blog/lets-co...

Trump's changes to the BEAD program aim to help just one person: Elon Musk. Our very own Drew Garner talks about really closing the digital divide on @npr.org's 1A.