Digital Divide
Hochul Announces $15.5 Million to Expand Broadband and Mobile Access
Through ConnectALL, New York is ramping up investment in fiber, mobile service, and equitable connectivity statewide.
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.
Digital Inclusion
NYC Extends Free Internet Program for Low Income
NYC’s Big Apple Connect, bringing high-speed internet to public housing, secured through 2028.
Digital Divide
Joshua Edmonds Named to Leadership Role in Public Broadband Push
The CEO DigitalC joins a board representing over 400 community networks across 33 states.
Affordability
Wireless Taxes Hit Record High as Service Prices Decline
Families with $100 monthly plans now face more than $330 in annual taxes.
People
Comcast Elevates Michael Cavanagh to Co-CEO in Face of Competition
Cavanagh becomes the first non-family executive to share Comcast’s top job
Missouri
Fiber Construction Blamed for One in Four Utility Strikes
Gas line strikes in Missouri highlight safety concerns as telecom construction accelerates.
FCC
Gomez Stresses FCC Must Protect Free Speech
The commissioner flagged recent investigations into broadcasters and programming, including ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live.
China
West Virginia To Pull State Investment from China by 2026
Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) says plans will be completed by early 2026.
Maryland
Maryland’s Tiny Smith Island Gets Wireline Broadband
Moore highlights $2 million investment bringing broadband to rural island
Randy Feenstra
House Lawmakers Introduce Middle Mile Bill for Rural America Act
Lawmakers filed bipartisan legislation Aug. 26 to reauthorize middle-mile broadband program.
AT&T
Gigapower Expands Fiber Buildout, Prepares for Second ISP
AT&T–BlackRock joint venture serves nearly 70 communities in six states.
BEAD
Dashboards Shed Light Into BEAD Deployment Progress
Tracking platforms are making BEAD implementation more transparent.
BEAD
Study Reveals Patchy ISP Compliance With FCC Broadband Label Requirements
No ISP earned full marks under FCC broadband label requirements, Toronto's York University Study finds.
TPRC53
Research Finds $3.24 Trillion Economic Benefit From Fiber Deployment To Unserved Areas
Brattle Group study says to prioritize fiber builds to maximize returns.
Arizona
Arizona, eX², and Cox Partner on 20-Year Fiber Deal to Expand Rural Broadband
New lease agreement will expand rural broadband in Arizona.
FCC
FCC Auction Authority Renewal Sparks Debate on Spectrum Design, Federal Reallocation
Congress extends FCC auction authority through 2034 with 800 MHz mid-band requirement.
