Competition
Oregon Justice Department Expands Antitrust Division
The legislature approved 16 new positions to assist in fighting against high-profile mergers, citing the Nexstar-TEGNA merger.
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.
Public Safety
FCC Urged to Investigate Wearable Health Devices
The Senate Committee on Aging expressed concern that personal data from monitoring devices is being used by China.
Copper Theft
AT&T Reports Decline in Louisville, Kentucky, Copper Theft
The company is expanding efforts statewide to prevent copper theft by offering a $10,000 reward.
AI
Sanders Proposes the ‘American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act’
The bill would give Americans a direct stake in AI ownership.
Health and Human Services Department
FCC, Elder Justice Council Partner to Protect Americans From Imposter Scams
The ‘Never, Ever’ campaign is designed to bring awareness to government and business imposter scams.
Briefs
Xfinity Launches Same-Day Delivery for Internet Equipment
More than 700 retail locations will support customers getting connected the same day they enroll.
Community Broadband
New York Law Institute Opposes Proposed 'Internet for All' Plan
Researchers argue a city-owned broadband network in New York City would be costly and difficult to sustain.
Digital Inclusion
New York Bill Mandating Internet in Shelters Awaits Hochul’s Signature
The legislation would require temporary housing shelters in New York to provide Gigabit speed internet service.
Data Center
Google Invests $1.5 Billion in Alabama Data Center Expansion
The company is investing $2 million to support programs that bring down monthly energy bills for local families.
FCC
FCC Cuts SK Teleco’s Access to U.S. Voice Networks
The Montana-based provider failed to respond to requests tied to suspected illegal robocalls, the agency said.
Fiber
KKR, Warburg Pincus Investigate Selling UK Fiber Assets
The private equity firms are testing market interest amidst challenges to the UK’s broadband industry
Rural
GCI Partners With Starlink to Bring Connectivity to Alaska
The partnership will bring reliable service to multiple communities in Alaska.
Wireless
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.
Public Safety
Charter Communications Names Former FBI Executive Head of Security
Chris Hacker to oversee programs that will protect employees, operations, and facilities.
Wire
Fiber Internet Companies to Reduce Prices Amid General U.S. Inflation
Wire 3 and NEK Broadband will offer discounted plans to internet users.
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.
