Marguerite Reardon
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Recent articles by Maggie:
How people with Down syndrome are teaching Google
Working with the Canadian Down Syndrome Society, Google is collecting voice samples to teach its Google Assistant to understand people with the condition. → Read More
Senators pressure FCC to reconsider approval of Ligado 5G
A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to the FCC Friday, citing Pentagon concerns over GPS interference. → Read More
The Pentagon's fight to kill Ligado's 5G network
The Defense Department says the FCC's approval of Ligado's petition to use satellite spectrum for 5G will destroy GPS. → Read More
FCC gets even tougher on robocallers
No more warnings for illegal robocallers. The Federal Communications Commission is getting serious. → Read More
Dems on FCC take issue with claims the digital divide is narrowing
FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel said the agency's report concluding that broadband is being delivered in a "reasonable and timely way" is wrong. → Read More
AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Comcast extend vow to not cut off service amid COVID-19 crisis
US wireless and broadband giants extend their FCC pledge to keep customers affected by coronavirus connected through June. → Read More
Coronavirus lockdown spotlights digital divide in distance learning
As schools across the country shift to online teaching, students who lack access to broadband could be left behind. → Read More
AT&T suffers financial hit due to coronavirus expenses
It's wireless business was a bright spot as the company's entertainment business took a heavy hit from the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Joe Biden's views on tech
If the presumptive Democratic nominee winds up becoming president, he could have a profound effect on tech issues affecting us all. → Read More
Bernie Sanders, strong supporter of Net neutrality, ends presidential bid
Former Vice President Joe Biden will now face President Donald Trump in the general election. → Read More
Feds threaten to cut off service providers allowing illegal COVID-19 related robocalls
The US Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission say "gateway" providers must crack down on these unwanted calls, or else. → Read More
T-Mobile and Sprint are one: What you need to know about the mobile mega-merger
Here's how the deal came together and what it means for you. → Read More
How Dish Network saved the T-Mobile Sprint merger
The satellite TV provider may have been an unlikely savior, but now the big question is whether it will deliver on its promises. → Read More
FCC Chairman proposes $200 million for COVID-19 telehealth plan
The CARES Act gives the agency $200 million to help promote telehealth. Here's how Ajit Pai proposes spending it. → Read More
FCC gives access to 5.9GHz spectrum for rural wireless broadband amid coronavirus pandemic
Fixed-wireless companies will use the spectrum to deliver broadband in rural areas for telehealth, distance learning and remote working. → Read More
Trump signs laws to boost 5G security, broadband availability
The two new laws are part of an effort to bring faster, more secure networks to parts of the country that need it most. → Read More
Coronavirus transforms peak internet usage into the new normal
Internet usage is spiking. ISPs say they can handle it. Policy wonks aren't convinced. → Read More
COVID-19 shines light on 'digital divide' across the US
From rural areas where broadband doesn't exist to poor areas where it's unaffordable, millions go without internet access just when they need it most. → Read More
Internet and wireless providers will waive late fees and keep Americans connected
This is part of a broader pledge instituted by the FCC and taken by companies like Verizon and AT&T that also opens up free Wi-Fi networks. → Read More
FCC Democrats call for action on coronavirus
They say the agency should be doing more to help bolster broadband access for all. → Read More