Copper Theft
Trade Groups to Host a Network Vandalism Forum on Capitol Hill
The July 15 summit will address the problems and potential solutions to copper theft and infrastructure vandalism
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.
AI
Ookla: U.S. 5G Mobile Networks Lack AI Readiness
The company found U.S. internet speeds can cause delays in AI performance.
Briefs
ACA Connects to Stop Annual D.C. Policy Summit after More Than Three Decades
The trade organization is replacing it with 3 ‘ACA Connects YOU’ events in D.C.
Digital Inclusion
Connected Nation Attempts to Set Guinness World Record with 25 Hour LiveStream
The non-profit is seeking to earn the title for 'longest internet literacy live stream’ for its 25th anniversary.
Data Center
Data Centers are Not that Loud, Taxpayer Groups Finds
Data centers are not much louder than a library or a conversation, study finds
Fiber
Bluepeak Passes 500,000 Homes and Businesses Milestone with Fiber Internet Service
The ISP has invested hundreds of millions to bring updated fiber networks to six states
Digital Inclusion
Maine Connectivity Authority Announces Second Statewide ‘Driving Connections’ Tour
The MCA President will do a three-week tour around the state in his 1984 Volkswagen van to promote digital access in the state
Rural
Rural Utility Cooperative Awarded Grant to Study Broadband Needs in Northern New Mexico
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative will identify broadband gaps in three rural New Mexico communities
Infrastructure
FCC to Host Two-Day IP Transition Workshop
The Commission will discuss potential obstacles and solutions with industry professionals on July 15 and 16.
Fiber
House Republican Introduces Bill to Extend Broadband Deployment Deadlines
The bill would extend the timeline for broadband infrastructure projects to Jan. 1, 2028.
Funding
SpaceX President Announces Large Contribution to Trump Accounts
Shotwell announced she is gifting SpaceX stock to assist children born in lower income households in central Texas.
BEAD
Texas Governor Denies SpaceX Favoritism
The Texas Governor’s office is pushing back against allegations of favoritism and sweetheart deals.
Data Center
Oregon Governor Discusses Need for Data Center Regulations
The governor said that the state has become a 'cheap date' for data centers
Funding
California Regulators Fund Broadband Projects at $137,000 Per Location
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) hiked the state’s Universal Service Fund tax to help fund the grants.
Robocalls
Echostar Pushes Back Against FCC Proposal to Onshore Call Centers
The company explained that the FCC should not disrupt a system that works well.
satellites
Amazon Leo Launches 29 More Satellites into Orbit
The company has a total of 396 satellites deployed, with hundreds of satellites ready to launch.
