Briefs
European Commission Approves T-Mobile, Wren House Acquisition of i3 Broadband
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 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.
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.
Streaming
World Cup Streamers See Surge in Connectivity Issues
Ookla reports a large number of viewers tuning into the tournament have caused outages.
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.
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.
Donald Trump
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.
