MWC2026
In Barcelona, Telecom CEOs Talk Sluggish Growth, EU Regulation and Geopolitics
European 'rip-and-replace' criticized, Eutelstat CEO promotes itself as only LEO system that is neither American nor Chinese
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.
ITU
ITU Secretary-General: Space Will Dominate 2027 Global Spectrum Talks
At the Mobile World Congress, two global telecom policy-makers discussed resilience, supply-chain risk and workforce with AI.
MWC2026
SpaceX Scheduled 2027 Launch of 1,200-Satellite Mobile Constellation
SpaceX said its Starlink Mobile connected thousands during California's wildfires and Japan's earthquakes.
Spectrum
CBRS Could Be Key to Scaling Fixed Wireless Broadband
Panelists said the mid-band spectrum enables lower-cost broadband in areas where fiber is difficult to deploy.
BEAD
Service Providers and California Officials Warn BEAD Builds Won’t Solve Affordability
Providers cited payment instability and post-construction costs, while officials urged an Affordability Connectivity Program replacement.
Wireless
Next-Generation Wireless Access in Dense Urban Markets
From company's HQ, Tarana Wireless CEO Basil Alwan cited higher network capacity even under heavy interference
NIST
Idaho Gets NIST Approval to Advance Broadband Deployment
Idaho, Washington, Nebraska detailed mixed-technology builds and non-deployment priorities
LG
Reporter's Notebook: CES2026 Showed AI's Shift Toward Always-On Infrastructure
From industrial equipment to autonomous vehicles and wearables, companies showed how AI is being embedded into everyday systems.
CES2026
CES2026: From Innovation to Guardrails, Senators Confront Tech’s Next Phase
Democratic lawmakers cite broadband gaps, data security, and autonomous vehicle safety as concerns that are not being addressed
CTA
CES2026: On AI and Energy, It's Nevada vs. Alaska
Two American frontier governors highlight energy, business climates and federal land control as a strategic advantage.
Colorado
CES2026: Quantum Computing Leaders Map Next Phase in AI Age
Discussion follows two months after Department of Energy's $625 million investment in federal quantum centers
broadcasting
CES2026: Carr Outlines FCC Spectrum, AI, and Broadcast Priorities
In a fireside chat, Chairman Brendan Carr cited progress on C-band, 6 GHz, and a national framework for artificial intelligence.
AI
At CES, Automakers Push Software-Defined Vehicles and Autonomous Vehicles
Ford sets 2028 target for Level 3 ‘eyes-off’ driving
CES2026
CES2026: White House Science Office Outlines Strategy to Win AI Race
Infrastructure, says OSTP Director Michael Kratsios, is now the primary constraint on AI growth.
NTIA
Roth at CES: 42 States and Territories Approved for BEAD, Including Nevada
NTIA Administrator cited cost savings, preparations for WRC-27 and future wireless networks.
CTA
NTIA Chief of Staff: 37 States Cleared to Build Under BEAD, Signals More
The shift followed a December executive order aligning broadband execution with federal artificial intelligence policy.
