Arthur Sidney: Broadband Is Becoming AI Infrastructure. Who Actually Controls It?

As broadband becomes the delivery layer for AI-driven public services, agencies must build audit rights, explainability, and override authority into procurement contracts.

Charter, Comcast Also Confident Amid Starlink Competition

Charter reached settlements with two intervenors in California’s review of its Cox acquisition.

Socorro County Officials in New Mexico Agree to Vote on Data Center Moratorium

Residents have opposed a 10,000-acre data center suggested in March.

New Mexico Launches Digital Navigator Program

The state’s broadband office has a goal of achieving universal access by 2029.

Big Three Mobile Carriers Planning to Pool Spectrum for Satellite Operators

The carriers said they’re looking to foster competition in the direct-to-device space.

Easton Utilities Withdraws from RDOF over Testing Costs

The company told the FCC that costs exceeded the amount of the award.

Utility Pole Costs a Major Expense for BEAD Broadband Projects

Researchers say make-ready expenses could cost up to $4.63 billion nationwide

Longmeadow Voters Reject Municipal Fiber Network Proposal

The vote followed what broadband advocates described as a telecom industry-backed astroturf campaign.

AI Preemption Debate In Congress’s Hands

The longer Congress waits, the harder it may be.

Verizon CEO Sees Starlink, Amazon LEO Capped at 5 Million U.S. Subs within 10 Years

Meanwhile. New Street Research says rapidly growing Starlink doubled its global subscriber base in 2025, hitting 2.7 million U.S. customers and becoming a Top 10 ISP

T-Mobile Content with FWA, Not Eyeing Cable, Exec. says

CFO Peter Osvaldik also reiterated he saw satellite operators as complementary rather than competitive.

Some of Ohio’s Satellite BEAD Locations Face Tree Canopy Cover, Analyst Says

NTIA said money could be clawed back if service doesn’t meet standards.