American consumers are worried about affordability, but their list of serious concerns does not include broadband. According to US Telecom’s May 19, 2026, Broadband Pricing Index (BPI) report, for the 11th straight year broadband prices have decreased and speeds have increased. It was therefore not surprising that the nationwide poll included in the BPI report […]
The use of spectrum for businesses has expanded rapidly since the 6 GHz spectrum band was set aside for unlicensed use by the Federal Communications Commission. On April 23, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission voted to set aside 1,200 megahertz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use. ABI Research’s May 2026 report, […]
The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) applauds the introduction of legislation to establish a national data privacy framework. While prior efforts to enact such legislation were not successful, this could all change thanks to the work of the Data Privacy Working Group, which led to the April 23, 2026, introduction of H.R. 8413, […]
The global importance of IP is recognized annually on World Intellectual Property Day. The theme for the April 26, 2026, day is “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate.” As the U.S. is not only celebrating its 250th Anniversary but also hosting the World Cup, it must be emphasized that IP is the only property right that is […]
The inadequacy of the first responders’ communications systems during the 9/11 terrorist attached was one of the reasons the 9/11 Commission suggested that improved coordination was essential during any future incident. The commission found that the failure to communicate among multiple agencies and jurisdictions “is strong evidence that compatible and adequate communications among public safety […]
The long-anticipated Trump administration artificial intelligence (AI) legislative framework has been released. The March 20, 2026, White House statement listed six policy priority areas: protecting families; safeguarding communities, respecting intellectual property rights; censorship and free speech; American AI dominance, and ensuing an AI-ready workforce. The administration made it clear that a national framework is essential: […]
The World Radio Conference 2027 (WRC-27) is scheduled for October 18- November 12, 2027, in Shanghai, China. This meeting is held every four years by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to review and revise the international radio regulations. WRC-27 agenda covers fixed-satellite and broadcasting-satellite issues; fixed, mobile and radiolocation issues; mobile-satellite issues; science issues; and […]
The certainty of death and taxes brings a double blow to grieving families and at the worst possible time. And those troubling circumstances would be much worse if the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) had not saved the death tax exemption from being cut in half on December 31, 2025. Thanks to President Trump and […]
Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) has long called for the reduction of burdensome and outdated regulations, especially for technology and telecommunications. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been at the forefront of this effort, beginning with its March 23, 2025, “Delete, Delete, Delete” docket seeking comments on which rules, regulations and guidance should be eliminated […]
In 1995, the House of Representatives passed a Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) to the Constitution, but it failed in the Senate by a single vote. The budget deficit in fiscal year (FY) 1995 was $164 billion. It is now $38.7 trillion. On February 11, 2026, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its budget outlook for […]
