It is the summer of broadband, and USDA is starting it off strong by putting more support behind infrastructure projects through its ReConnect program. Changes are also abound on the programming side of the business with Netflix testing whether subscribers are willing to pay for their own accounts when they're not able to share passwords with their friends. It is so far, so good, according to preliminary data.

Country Connections: USDA OKs More Funding for ReConnect

USDA’s ReConnect program is distributing another $714 million in grants and loans to 19 states. That brings its grand total of supported projects to 142. Read More »

Netflix Password Sharing Policy Shift Pays Off

Netflix hoped that its crackdown on password sharing would mean subscriber and revenue growth. Read More »

Virginia DHCD Kicks Off Broadband Survey Effort

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development launched a statewide Digital Opportunity Survey on Thursday. Read More »

Cable Junk Fees a Hot Topic During Senate Hearing

A Senate Consumer Protection Subcommittee hearing Thursday primarily focused on junk fees in the airline and live events industries, but the pricing of cable packages also earned a spot in the conversation. Read More »

Licht Stepping Down at CNN Amid Criticism

CNN Worldwide CEO/Chairman Chris Licht stepped down Wednesday after just over a year in the position. With him gone, CNN’s interim leadership team will include EVP, Talent and Content Development Amy Entelis; EVP, Editorial Virginia Moseley; EVP, U.S. Programming Eric Sherling and newly appointed COO David Leavy. Read More »

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