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 […]
Welcome to This Week in Waste, a series by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) that highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted in the federal, state, and local levels of government and efforts to fight back against this spendthrift behavior. Celebrating Small Businesses During the National Small Business Week As the nation’s 250th birthday is being […]
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 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 […]
Connecting unserved and underserved communities across the country to high-speed internet has long been a laudable goal. But after a May 10, 2023, Government Accountability Office (GAO) report exposed more than 133 broadband related programs across 15 federal agencies, now-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr said that up to $800 billion was available for […]
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 […]
Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) has long called for the reduction of burdensome and outdated regulations, especially for technology and telecommunications.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 […]
Despite efforts to reduce the theft of copper wire, incidents continue across the country. On January 23, 2026, three men were arrested in Broward County, Florida for allegedly stealing “tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of copper wiring and tools.” These thefts have dire consequences for telecommunications networks and every business and consumer that relies […]
The Free State Foundation luncheon featuring National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Administrator Arielle Roth included some welcome news for businesses, families, and taxpayers. At the December 2, 2025, event at the National Press Club, which included comments and questions from former Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O’Rielly and Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) Vice President […]
Welcome to This Week in Waste, a series by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) that highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted in the federal, state, and local levels of government and efforts to fight back against this spendthrift behavior. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Hearing is Next Step for 340B Reform The […]
