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Modern, future proof broadband gets a hearing in the California senate today, with public call in comments allowed 26 May 2020, by Steve Blum -

A faster and modern broadband speed standard for California is scheduled for its first hearing at the state capitol this afternoon. Senate bill 1130 by Lena Gonzalez (D – Los Angeles) is set for a vote by the California senate’s energy, utilities and communications committee.

The hearing will be conducted partly in person, in the cavernous senate chamber, and partly online. One beneficial side ... continue reading »

AT&T continues 5G_^Evolution scam despite advertising industry’s slapdown 22 May 2020, by Steve Blum -

A self-regulating body set up by the advertising industry slapped down AT&T’s strategy of conning mobile subscribers into thinking that they’re getting 5G service when they’re really connected to a 4G network. The National Advertising Review Board (NARB), which is run by the Better Business Bureau, concluded that AT&T’s decision to slap a ... continue reading »

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City of San Bruno Fiber to the Home upgrade analysis

San Bruno Fiber to the Home upgrade analysis, 6 April 2018.

City of West Sacramento Broadband Infrastructure Assessment and Action Plan, 30 March 2017.

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City of Berkeley broadband resources assessment and policy recommendations for infrastructure development, adopted by the Berkeley City Council on 23 June 2015.

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