Demand Picked Up This Week in AWS-3 Re-Auction

Analysts say proceeds clearing $2.9 billion is looking more and more likely.

California Regulators to Fund Fiber Projects with $32,000 in Per-Location Costs on Average

In one project, the CPUC is spending $3.8 million to connect 72 unserved locations at $54,100 per location, while the state's BEAD plan calls for funding Amazon Leo at $1,086 per location

Lawmakers Press Commerce over Withholding of Billions in Broadband Funds

House Democrats dispute characterization of $21 billion in unspent funds as ‘taxpayer savings.’

Arkansas First State to Execute BEAD Agreement with Amazon Leo

Arkansas also signed a grant agreement with SpaceX.

KKR, Warburg Pincus Investigate Selling UK Fiber Assets

The private equity firms are testing market interest amidst challenges to the UK’s broadband industry

Sen. Cotton Alleges Chinese Influence Behind U.S. Data Center Backlash, Demands DOJ Probe

The senator questioned whether domestic opposition to AI infrastructure is being manipulated by foreign adversaries

GCI Partners With Starlink to Bring Connectivity to Alaska

The partnership will bring reliable service to multiple communities in Alaska.

Mediacom Announces 2 Gbps Service Companywide

Company CTO calls it a ‘significant milestone’ for the company

FCC Taking a Look at State Pole Attachment Laws

An inquiry asked how the agency could make state rules ‘more transparent and effective’

Up to 50 Million Jobs Could Be Vulnerable to AI

Bipartisan commission rejects universal basic income as policy response.

AT&T Launches Unlimited Data Plan for iPad users

The Unlimited Day Pass will provide 24 hours of unlimited data connection at just $3 a day.

Louisiana Inks BEAD Contract with SpaceX

The satellite operator has signed agreements in multiple other states.