It seems like an increased executive mandate on the telcos is an odd thing to cheer for, and im not convinced a mandate from FCC is really necessary any more. The fiber installation (networking, boring, marketing) industry has dramatically expanded, and I would expect telcos to continue installation of fiber to new markets since it's so much cheaper to manage than copper. with the ubiquity of 5g cell networks, the amount of fiber extended in the last decade, and the vast improvements of sat-net... is there a need for every property in the US to receive a fiber connection?

FCC isnt giving on up broadband, its cancelling its mandate for expansion, and likely going to delete the cash payouts to telcos as well? The FCC never delivered on AFFORDABLE... telcos have raked it in on that front.

In other words, seems like a non-event?