FCC abolishes gigabit speed goal, suggesting it is unfair to slower technologies

The FCC eliminated the Biden-era gigabit speed target, deeming it “technologically non-neutral” and stating that existing broadband deployment levels are sufficient. It raised the benchmark to 100 Mbps downstream and 20 Mbps upstream for 2024, while retaining a long-term goal of 1 Gbps download and 500 Mbps upload as a guidepost. The change, finalized on August 14, was driven by Chairman Brendan Carr and follows Section 706 reporting requirements.