John Thune
Bipartisan Senate Aides Expect to Unveil USF Modernization Framework by 2026
Reform effort seeks fair contributions to the Universal Service Fund from modern internet providers.
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.
Megan Janicki
Libraries Warn Federal Cuts Could Undo Digital Inclusion Gains
Officials say agency funding underpins broadband and workforce access.
Digital Divide
Advocates Warn Broadband Gains at Risk Without Sustainable Consumer Subsidy
Panel links ACP lapse to rising disconnections and affordability strain.
Oregon
Panel Ties Broadband Affordability to Workforce and AI Readiness
New York’s internet policy illustrates state-driven affordability reform.
Digital Divide
Experts Urge Data Oversight ‘Down to Jitter and Latency’ in Broadband Reporting
Schools, states, and data firms push broadband map accuracy.
Spectrum
Spectrum Bill Raises Questions on Equity, Wi-Fi, and Rural Reach
Anchor institution panelists warned of broadband setbacks.
Meta
‘Jawboning’ Debate Resumes over Big Tech and Government Power
Both parties pointed at the other for coercing online platforms.
Iowa
As Judges Admit AI Drafted Faulty Orders, Sen. Grassley Demands Oversight
Senator said the courts must prohibit machines from writing the law.
West Virginia
West Virginia Becomes 12th State to Launch Digital IDs in Apple Wallet
Residents can now verify their identity using an iPhone or Apple Watch.
Robocalls
Former FCC Commissioner, Wireless Group Oppose Michigan Robocall Crackdown
State warned the bill could invite costly and overlapping litigation.
Brief
Telecom Trade Executive to Exit NCTA
James Assey plans to advise the group after departure.
FCC
FCC to Advance New Rules on Satellites, Robocalls, and Prison Calling Rates
Commissioners will vote on nine proposals across key telecom sectors.
AI
Analyst: Amazon Web Services Outage Exposes Limits of Cloud Self-Regulation
Layton urged Big Tech to be held accountable and contribute to FCC programs.
Infrastructure
U.S. Broadband Spending Hit Record $90 Billion in 2024
Cumulative private investment topped $2.2 trillion
workforce
Charter to Lay Off 1,200 Workers
Layoffs will affect about 1.3 percent of the company's workforce.
Artificial Intelligence
Philanthropic Giants Unite on $500 Million Ethical AI Effort
Initiative targets democracy, labor, and digital fairness.
