Karl Bode
Karl Bode is a Seattle-based freelance journalist with a focus on telecom, tech policy, politics, and consumer rights.
After blocking a progressive reformer, big telecom seems thrilled Biden’s new FCC pick is a safe choice
It isn’t bold, but it will probably succeed.
On May 23, 2023 by Karl Bode
EXCLUSIVE: How 3 Democrats’ last-minute dealings killed Gigi Sohn’s FCC nomination for good
Sohn’s officially withdrew her nomination yesterday.
On Mar 8, 2023 by Karl Bode
The new Republican claim that the FCC can’t reinstate net neutrality is wrong—but it might still work
A ruling against the EPA was used against Gigi Sohn.
On Feb 16, 2023 by Karl Bode
Republican efforts to ban TikTok are a lazy stunt to hide the need for real data privacy reform
It’s fake solution to a real problem.
On Feb 1, 2023 by Karl Bode
Senator who spent all of 2022 blocking Gigi Sohn’s nomination is now mad the FCC isn’t doing its job
The senator has been silent on Sohn for a year.
On Jan 13, 2023 by Karl Bode
Gigi Sohn to be renominated to FCC
It’s still unclear if she can get through the Senate., though she now faces an easier path.
On Jan 3, 2023 by Karl Bode
Democrats now have the votes to get Gigi Sohn on the FCC—will they do it?
After a year of minimal movement, there’s hope.
On Dec 8, 2022 by Karl Bode
The FCC’s new broadband maps are finally here—are they enough?
It’s a first step in a long process.
On Nov 18, 2022 by Karl Bode
Midterms 2022: Democrats’ feckless telecom reform efforts are about to permanently be killed
Democrats wasted two years.
On Nov 5, 2022 by Karl Bode
Big telecom’s relentless lobbying is pushing Gigi Sohn’s FCC nomination to the brink
Sohn has been left to fend for herself.
On Sep 21, 2022 by Karl Bode
States spent years mapping their broadband—now they fear the FCC might throw that data away
The FCC will need to side with state data or big telecom.
On Aug 3, 2022 by Karl Bode
Is Democrats’ new net neutrality bill just a 2022 midterms ploy?
Why did it come in August 2022?
On Jul 29, 2022 by Karl Bode
The FCC’s new broadband mapping effort might be one big waste of money
The new maps will only be as accurate as telecom monopolies are honest.
On Jul 20, 2022 by Karl Bode
Telecom monopolies are poised to waste the U.S.’s massive new investment in high-speed broadband
Your Wifi could be better soon. But don’t hold your breath.
On Jun 30, 2022 by Karl Bode
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