Iowa City Hits Pause on Data Centers
Waterloo officials approved a 90-day moratorium on new data centers.
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North Carolina Launches $1 Million Satellite Grant to Harden Broadband Against Disasters
North Carolina is funding backup satellite internet for firefighters, emergency centers, and community hubs
Chicago Mayor Extends Free Internet Program for Chicago Public School Students
Chicago has extended its Chicago Connected program through the 2026-27 school year
FCC Returns $3.08 Billion to Treasury after Spectrum Auction Pays Off Rip-and-Replace Loan
The agency used proceeds from a recent spectrum auction to repay the Treasury
Strand Consult Says LEO Satellites Will Complement, Not Replace, Mobile Networks
A new Strand Consult report examines the growing role of LEO satellites in network connectivity.
Grain Management Completes Ritter-Great Plains Merger, Launches Rightfiber
Heath Simpson, who led Ritter, will serve as CEO of Rightfiber
FCC Opens Rural ‘Innovation Zones’ to Speed Up 5G and Ag‑Tech Testing
The initiative gives researchers expanded access to experimental spectrum, with Iowa State joining the program as a dedicated hub
FCC
FCC to Spend About $400 Million to Fund Agency in Fiscal 2026
The FCC's proposed fiscal 2026 budget would support the agency's oversight responsibilities.
Wireless
GCI Expands 5G to 9 More Southeast Alaska Towns
GCI has expanded 5G service to nine more Southeast Alaska communities, boosting mobile connectivity across the region.
Digital Inclusion
Study Links Broadband Adoption to Lower 'Time Poverty'
The effect was strongest among women, suggesting that reliable internet access could help reduce everyday logistical burdens
