Congress and FCC Clash Over Spectrum Policies and Wireless Expansion
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The GOP budget bill includes a significant giveaway of federal wireless spectrum to major carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, potentially reducing spectrum available for Wi-Fi and public wireless efforts, which could slow Wi-Fi speeds and harm connectivity initiatives, amid concerns of industry favoritism and corruption.
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