Tech&Science · Important news for 21 August 2026
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FCC officially scraps long-term gigabit broadband speed goals
FCC abolishes gigabit speed goal, citing technological neutrality
The FCC has decided that the 1Gbps speed goal is too fast and must be made technologically neutral.
- FCC removed the 1Gbps speed goal
- Policy shifted toward technological neutrality
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