FCC officially decides gigabit speeds are too good for you
The Verge
β’2026-08-20T13:38:30-04:00
π° What Happened
The FCC has officially decided to scrap earlier gigabit broadband speed goals set under the Biden administration, lowering the nation's ambition for fast internet for all.
π The Backstory
The FCC under the previous administration had set targets of gigabit downloads and half-gigabit uploads. The agency has now dropped the goal despite change of leadership.
π― Why It Matters
The decision matters for access to fast internet and the equality of high-speed access across the US. It shows how reduces the nation's ambition for the future of its networks.
The FCC has officially decided to scrap earlier gigabit broadband speed goals set under the Biden administration, lowering the nation's ambition for fast internet for all.
The FCC under the previous administration had set targets of gigabit downloads and half-gigabit uploads. The agency has now dropped the goal despite change of leadership.
The decision matters for access to fast internet and the equality of high-speed access across the US. It shows how reduces the nation's ambition for the future of its networks.