The FCC has eliminated the long-term gigabit broadband speed goal (1Gbps/500Mbps) set during the Biden administration, citing technological neutrality concerns. Chairman Brendan Carr's proposal was finalized in the August 14 broadband deployment report, with the FCC reverting to a 100/20 Mbps benchmark established in 2024.
Background
The FCC's broadband benchmark and deployment reports are mandated by Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act, requiring regular assessment of whether high-speed access is being deployed in a reasonable and timely manner.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Aug 20, 2026 at 03:45 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10