MCA
Maine Broadband Official to Leave Post Following BEAD Plan Approval
Allenby helped shape programs reaching thousands of unconnected Maine households.
Akul Saxena
Reporter Akul Saxena studied Politics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has experience working in the mergers and acquisitions space. He’s focused on economic mobility and tech policy, and how broadband infrastructure supports both.
national security
Panel Flags Regulatory Gaps as Cable Vulnerabilities Increase
Experts cite fragmented U.S. oversight amid growing physical and geopolitical threats.
New Mexico
Texas Emerged as Top State for AI Infrastructure
Southern states accounted for 26 of the nation’s AI clusters.
Department of Commerce
Democrat, Public Interest Groups Challenge Legality of White House AI Directive
Critics warn federal preemption efforts exceed agency authority and statutory limits.
Wireless
Verizon Prepared Largest Workforce Reductions as Competition Intensified
Move comes as new CEO prepares broad cost reductions across operations.
ISP
Regional ISP Says Fiber Buildout Will Deliver Noticeable Gains by 2027
Brightspeed said it spent its first six months rebuilding inherited Lumen systems and pushing its footprint toward a fiber-first model.
Tribal
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Expand Universal Service Fund Coverage in Indian Country
Bill would amend the Communications Act to formally include Tribal communities in universal service.
LEO
Coalition Forum Spotlights Economic Potential of LEO Broadband
Lawmakers and advocates said emerging satellite networks are strengthening remote economies.
Spectrum
Dubai Hosts 2025 Wi-Fi World Congress on Global Spectrum Policy
The congress gathered global vendors and telecom regulators.
Washington
Amazon Rebrands Project Kuipier Satellite Service to ‘Amazon Leo’
Amazon has 153 active satellites, plans to launch enterprise service in 2025, removes reference to 'affordable broadband'
Communications Act
Left–Right Coalition Files Petition to Strike 'News Distortion' Rule
Advocates said the policy created risks for newsroom independence and speech.
ITU
Beijing Accelerates Space-Based Internet Push With 13th Launch of 2025
Latest Long March mission advances China’s bid to rival Starlink and Kuiper.
NTIA
Think Tank Says New York Broadband Grants Mostly Target Served Areas
Researchers cite what they say is nearly 90% duplication
Spectrum
Tribal Groups Urge FCC to Add Licensing Window in Upper C-Band Auction
Letter urges a special filing window to expand broadband on native lands.
Department of Commerce
Consumers Are ‘Subsidizing the Cost of Data Centers’: Senate Dems
Lawmakers press Trump administration on link between Big Tech’s AI buildout and higher household energy bills.
Digital Inclusion
Digital Equity Advocates Call for Training, Not Just Subsidies, in Rural Broadband Push
Experts said broadband expansion must include digital skills and telehealth access.
