Will Broadband Be Affordable? Assessing Regulations for Broadband Subsidies

After years of market-based pricing for broadband, state and federal officials are considering price controls to ensure affordability. One might think that broadband is already affordable given that the industry grew faster than the US economy for 15 of the past 16 years. But officials implementing Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which provides billions [...]

How Are States Managing the Broadband Billions?

States are at the forefront for spending unprecedented billions of taxpayer dollars on broadband development. In 2020 and 2021 Congress allocated over $70 billion to improve broadband availability. Among political pressures to indulge favored constituents and impose market regulations, a lack of experience among many officials, and misinformation regarding lessons from the past, much can [...]

Maximizing Value and Minimizing Myths in Broadband Expansion

In his latest op-ed, Public Utility Research Center Director and Gunter Professor Mark Jamison examines the Federal Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program, a cornerstone piece of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). He argues that policymakers must act comprehensively to eliminate inefficiencies and ensure the program lives up to its full potential. [...]

Where’s the Broadband Money Going? Highlights from an Expert Panel Discussion on Broadband Development Evaluation

On May 24, 2023, AEI hosted a virtual panel of experts to discuss what states and the federal government should avoid and aim for when allocating the billions of dollars allotted for bringing internet to more Americans. Read the full transcript of Dr. Jamison’s panel discussion at AEI.

Where’s the Broadband Money Going? Tracking Impact and Accountability

On May 24, AEI’s Mark Jamison hosted a panel discussion on keys to broadband program efficiency, transparency, and accountability, previewing a rubric for forthcoming work that grades states on their progress. Watch the full recording of the event below or at AEI.