BEAD
NTIA Leader Roth Emphasizes Importance of BEAD Deployments
The Trump administration official expressed excitement over the program’s expansion and hopes to see more progress.
Abby Larkin
Reporter Abby Larkin studied Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations at Brigham Young University. She’s interested in how public policy will impact the development of artificial intelligence.
Streaming
Canadian Government Backs Off ‘Netflix Tax’
The Canadian government is investing hundreds of millions in Canadian streaming and shelving the tax.
Spectrum
Ookla Finds a Slow Global Shift to Advanced Wi-Fi
The company found that some regions rely on Wi-Fi 6, but most of the globe still uses Wi-Fi 5.
Data Center
Experts Discuss Importance of Data Centers to Innovation
Data Centers are essential to responding to the AI demand and keeping up with foreign countries, panelists say.
BEAD
Roth Provides BEAD and Spectrum Updates
The NTIA administrator discussed some of the challenges and updates facing the administration.
Privacy
Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Data Privacy Bill
Committee members expressed the need for a national privacy standard while also expressing concerns.
Privacy
House Panel to Hold Hearing on Major Data Privacy Bill
The bill gives the consumers the right to know and control when personal data is being shared.
Wireless
India-Based Call Center Group Pushes Back Against Proposed FCC Rules
The company is expressing concern over the FCC's proposal to onshore foreign call centers.
Broadbands impact
Gigi Sohn Favors Banning Private Equity from Majority Stakes in Broadband ISPs
Sohn says private equity should not control more than 50% of a broadband ISP.
Fiber
Optimum Urges FCC to Fund Fiber
The company is seeking reimbursements for the shift from C-band to Ku-band.
Briefs
Mediacom Communications Debuts 5 Gbps Internet
The cable operator company is bringing faster service to more than 500,000 homes.
BEAD
Virginia Democrat Urges Spanberger to Resolve Pole Disputes
The governor can use existing rules to make BEAD funding accessible, the Democrat says.
Data Center
Cogent Communications to Sell 10 Data Centers to I Squared Capital
I Squared is acquiring the facilities for $225 million in cash.
AI
AI Boom Requires Quality Fiber to Expand
RVA CEO explained that AI use will rapidly increase, and fiber will help.
Illinois
Junk Fee Ban Bill Headed to Gov. Pritzker’s Desk for Signature
The bill will ban hidden fees and surcharges, increasing price transparency.
Streaming
MPA Pushes Back Against Canada's Changes to the Online Streaming Act
The association says the new rules discriminate against American companies.
