Study Says Universal Service Fund Critical for Rural Broadband

Report warns funding cuts could threaten connectivity in high-cost areas.

Maryland ISP, State Agencies Spar Over FCC Preemption

The FCC is considering similar preemption issues in multiple rulemakings.

Connecticut Law to Require Affordable Broadband for Eligible Households

The state’s new law, taking effect Oct. 1, will require a low-cost plan at $40 per month.

Mary Guenther: BEAD Non-Deployment Dollars and the Risk of Unfulfilled Broadband Promises

The BEAD broadband program now has roughly $20 billion in leftover funds, and policymakers are debating how best to spend it

Conservative Advocacy Group Says FCC Should Review GCI Liberty’s DEI Policies

Before the FCC reviews GCI’s requested ownership shift, the advocacy group says GCI’s DEI policies must end.

Federal Officials Reject D.C. Broadband Funding Request

Site inspections found the proposed locations were already served or not valid broadband sites.

GFiber and Astound to Combine

Investment firm Stonepeak will be the majority owner, with Alphabet retaining a ‘significant minority’ stake.

Sen. Blumenthal Announces Bill To Regulate Prediction Markets

Co-sponsored by Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., the bill would restrict betting on military actions, among other things

Technology, National Security Leaders Say Anthropic and Trump’s ‘Messy Public Breakup’ Will Harm Both

Anthropic’s supply chain risk designation is contradictory since the Defense Department has used its tools in Iran military operations, said CNAS executive vice president Paul Scharre.

AT&T’s Wisconsin Bell Settles Whistleblower Case for $55 Million

The lawsuit was headed to trial later this year.

In an Unusual Move, FCC Chairman Carr Drops the Package at Amazon’s Front Door

Carr reacted negatively to Amazon’s attack on SpaceX’s effort to build a massive data center satellite constellation in low Earth orbit

Sens. Murkowski, Sullivan Celebrate Alaska’s BEAD Approval

Funds are expected to bring high-speed internet to more than 46,000 homes and small businesses across the state.