Telecoms vs New York: Organizations representing the US’ major telecoms have challenged a New York state law requiring ISPs to provide affordable broadband. The lawsuit could definitively determine whether states can regulate broadband pricing.
New York State passed a law to make broadband access more affordable for low-income households. The pricing tiers could serve as a model for other states, as well as for ongoing federal efforts to address the digital divide.
The FCC's new speed test app will provide better data to track broadband access throughout the US and help allocate infrastructure improvement funds to address the digital divide.
As a disruptor in the wireless provider category, Mint Mobile’s marketing culture encourages risk-taking, whether that’s choosing not to advertise in the Super Bowl or having company owner and actor Ryan Reynolds leave voicemails for customers. Watch Industry Voices, with CMO Aron North, to learn what drives its viral marketing successes and more.
The mobile provider announced a final date for discontinuing their 3G service and formally pivoting to 4G and 5G.
Edelman's Trust Barometer shows the tech industry is rapidly losing trust worldwide, and most acutely in the US. The report details how trust is declining across specific technologies as well, including 5G, AI, IoT, and VR.