Joel Thayer and Ethan Tun: Stop Making Americans Pay for Yesterday’s Phone Network

Outdated rules tying carriers to copper phone lines are diverting billions from fiber and wireless buildout, and the FCC should finish modernizing them.

Questions Remain After NTIA’s Review of Billions in Broadband Grants, GAO Says

Watchdog says NTIA did not provide updated data or outcomes for awards flagged during Trump administration review.

Charter Reports Weak Second Quarter, Dropping 172,000 Broadband Customers

Mobile growth slowed year over year while company continued to show video improvement owing to deep value from free apps given to expanded basic subscribers

Democrats Seize on AI Data Center Backlash That's Dividing Rural Republicans

The AI data center controversy could influence the upcoming election.

House Dems Oppose FCC Preempting Calif. Copper Rules

AT&T wants the agency to grant preemption and allow it to discontinue copper service in the state

Malibu City Council Votes to Bar New Wireless Facilities in Residential Neighborhoods

The city enacted a resolution prohibiting the placement of new cell equipment closer than 300 feet of residential property lines.

House Republicans Question Future of Federal Broadband Programs

GAO tells lawmakers fewer broadband programs may be needed after BEAD

Comcast Broadband Sub Losses Improving

The company said it’s not yet seeing an impact from Starlink in rural areas

Shentel VP and Chief Accounting Officer to Resign

Tracy Willis is leaving the company on Aug. 6

Texas Broadband Office Pushes Back Against SpaceX Favoritism Accusations

The department says claims have been driven by misinformation.

T-Mobile Broadband Adds ‘in the Upper 400,000 Range’

The company was pleased by the FCC's plan to auction 2.7 GHz spectrum in 2028

Trump Nominates FCC Lawyer Adam Candeub to Head Antitrust Division at Justice

Candeub, nominated July 21, requires Senate confirmation.