Copper Theft
Analysis: Copper Theft’s True Toll Understated in Telecom Infrastructure Reports
More than 15,000 network attacks were logged, but major incidents went uncounted.
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.
Briefs
Nokia Deepens AI Push to Prepare for 6G Transition
Nokia licenses technology from Hewlett Packard Enterprises to enhance mobile networks.
government shutdown
Members of Congress Vow to Skip Pay During Shutdown
Lawmakers called it solidarity with federal workers, though the Constitution guarantees their salaries continue.
Briefs
Gov. Newsom Signs California Law Targeting Loud Streaming Ads
California becomes the first state to regulate ad volume on streaming platforms.
Data Center
Wyoming Joins In on America’s AI Infrastructure Boom
Related Digital’s Cheyenne campus will create 700 construction jobs and generate $250 million in tax revenue.
Free Speech
Senators Clash Over Big Tech ‘Jawboning’ and FCC Power
At hearing, both parties said they backed free speech–but differed on its biggest threat
BEAD
Broadband Spared as Ernst Urges $2 Trillion Cuts
After calling BEAD a “boondoggle” last year, the Iowa senator omitted the program.
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.
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.
Robocall
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
