Briefs
Department of Justice Passes on Review of SoftBank’s Acquisition of WOW!
The FCC's comment period on the deal concludes on July 16, 2026
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
Technology Experts Urge Congress to Secure U.S. Dominance in Technology
The need for U.S. innovation was emphasized as the subcommittee discussed ten bills around emerging technology.
Fiber
Carr Announces Upcoming Changes to the FCC’s Broadband Nutrition Labels
The chairman announced that changes would be addressed at the FCC’s July 22 open meeting
AI
FBA Urges FCC to Set Higher Broadband Speeds as AI Expands
The association is asking the FCC to reevaluate internet speed requirements in light of AI’s expansion.
Data Center
Stack Energy Proposes to Invest $500 Million to Build Massive Data Center in Alaska
The center, located in remote Alaska, will span a square mile, slightly smaller than Central Park in New York City.
Competition
Trump Plans to Nominate FCC’s Top Lawyer to Lead Antitrust Division
FCC General Counsel Adam Candeub has the support of President Trump, New York Times reports.
Fiber
AT&T Urges FCC to Allow the Company to Get Rid of Copper Services
The company is asking the commission to reject the CPUC’s rules.
Data Center
New Florida Data Center Law Takes Effect July 1
The law will require data centers to cover full energy costs and give communities more control over data center development.
BEAD
Colorado Governor Unveils Dashboard Disclosing BEAD Funding
The portal discloses how $1.3 billion in federal funding is being used throughout the state.
Rural
Capito Says Rural Broadband Protection Act Will Bring Connectivity to West Virginia
The senator says the new law will strengthen vetting of companies participating in federal broadband programs.
Data Center
Experts Emphasize Community Involvement in Data Center Decisions
To continue data center expansions, developers need to work with local communities, panelists say.
Briefs
European Commission Approves T-Mobile, Wren House Acquisition of i3 Broadband
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Data Center
Americans Are Skeptical Big Tech Will Cover All Data Center Costs
A recent survey found 75 percent of U.S. adults lack confidence that data center developers will cover costs.
FCC
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Dislikes Alexa
The commissioner explained that the device feels unsettling to her because of privacy implications.
Spectrum
PBS Partners With LTN to Manage Upper C-band Transition
The partnership will help bring content to over 330 public television stations.
Data Center
Missouri Governor Holds AI Summit to Show Support for Data Centers
The governor explained that the state will see a $25 billion investment from the proposed data centers.
