FCC abolishes gigabit speed goal, suggesting it is unfair to slower technologies
Summary
The FCC has abolished the long-standing gigabit speed goal, arguing that a 1 Gbps/0.5 Gbps standard is not technologically neutral and that current deployment levels are adequate. The move shifts the framework for evaluating broadband deployment away from a single, high-speed benchmark and toward a more flexible, technology-agnostic approach. Critics contend the change could downplay affordability and accessibility concerns and may overlook potential benefits of higher speeds, while the agency notes that prices are trending downward and deployment is progressing.