NTIA
Think Tank Says New York Broadband Grants Mostly Target Served Areas
Researchers cite what they say is nearly 90% duplication
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.
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.
Data Center
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.
Veterans Affairs
Digital Equity Advocates Call for Training, Not Just Subsidies, in Rural Broadband Push
Experts said broadband expansion must include digital skills and telehealth access.
Commerce Department
Record Shutdown Leaves Communications Agencies Strained Despite Senate Action
The shutdown slowed down broadband rollout, telecom licensing, merger activity.
Commerce Department
First Responders Back FirstNet Reauthorization as 2027 Sunset Nears
Survey finds 93% of first responders support extending the First Responder Network Authority.
Satellite
FCC Pushes Satellite Modernization as Carr Warns of ‘Space Race 2.0’
Chairman Brendan Carr touted faster approvals and expanded spectrum access to sustain U.S. space leadership.
Wireless
Rio to Test Laser-Based Internet by Taara in City-Wide AI Plan
More than 20 light links will form a high-capacity urban backbone.
Infrastructure
Oklahoma Broadband Office Reopens Federal Program to Finish ARPA Buildout
Applications now open for co-ops, utilities, and broadband operators.
national security
FCC Chief of Staff: Network Protection Core to America's National Security
Agency leader outlined measured to protect U.S. networks and innovation from foreign interference.
SpaceX
With 8 Million Users Globally, Starlink Likely Seventh Largest Fixed U.S. ISP
Nearly 9,000 satellites now deliver broadband service worldwide
SEC
Senators Introduce Bill Requiring Transparency on AI Job Losses
The legislation would create new reporting rules to track automation’s impact.
Maryland
Amazon Web Services to Build Transatlantic Cable Between Ireland and Maryland
New subsea route aims to strengthens cloud and AI network capacity
FBA
Kansas Wraps Up Major Broadband Program, Eyes BEAD Construction in 2026
Kansas broadband development official outlines next steps as Kansas nears BEAD deployment.
5G Wireless
5G Fixed Wireless Gains Blueprint for Multi-Tenant Broadband
The industry group said the new design helps providers extend reliable internet to multi-dwelling units.
Arkansas Partners With Google to Launch Free Tech Training
Free online courses aim to build high-skill workforce
