Fiona Beck: Creating a Red Carpet, Not Red Tape, for Subsea Cables

Bermuda has become a model for subsea cable investment by streamlining its permitting process to just 70 business days.

Carr Advisor Wants More Study on CBRS Usage

“How do we gauge success in a way that’s quantitative?”

New Mexico Senate Approves $45 Million for Broadband Affordability

SB 152 would create a state-run, low-income broadband assistance program funded through the state’s rural universal service fund.

Rep. Greg Landsman to Speak at BEAD Implementation Summit

Keynotes join panels: State broadband roundtable, technology choices in BEAD, using remaining BEAD funds, and capital constraints on financing

FCC Proposes More Lifeline Vetting

The agency also moved to expand private broadband use in the lower 900 MHz band.

Amazon Gets FCC Approval to More Than Double Its LEO Fleet

Amazon’s also needs an FCC waiver to miss a key deployment deadline in July.

Armstrong Buying MCTV in Ohio from the Gessner Family

MCTV was started by Richard and Susan Gessner in 1965 and remained in the family for 61 years.

CTA Names Kinsey Fabrizio CEO as Gary Shapiro Shifts to Executive Chair

Shapiro, formerly CEO and executive chair, sheds the CEO title for Fabrizio, who adds the role to her existing portfolio as president.

New Mexico Broadband Office Approves $6.7M in Public Wi-Fi Grants

Six grants will expand and implement Wi-Fi in public plazas, parks and municipal buildings.

Illinois Bill Seeks Broadband Price Caps for Low-Income Customers

The bill would direct the Illinois Commerce Commission to set broadband price protections for low-income residents.

Telecommunications Providers Struggle to Meet May Rip-and-Replace Deadline

Carriers worry permitting delays and labor shortages could lead to connectivity loss in rural communities.

FCC Investigating Lifeline Providers as Advocates, Dems Push Back Against Increased ID Verification

The agency is set to vote Wednesday on a proposal that would seek comment on increased verification measures for the program.