Infrastructure
Verizon, Vertical Bridge Agree to $3.3 Billion Tower Deal
Vertical Bridge will receive more than 6,000 towers across the U.S
Ari Bertenthal
Community Manager Ari Bertenthal attended the University of California, Santa Barbara and studied sociology. He is passionate about the social impact of broadband internet access.
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Echostar Sells Dish Network to Focus on 5G Network
The deal would bring more choice to consumers, according to EchoStar
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Senate Passes Capito’s Rural Broadband Protection Bill
The legislation requires thorough vetting of participants in FCC’s high-cost programs
SpaceX
Starlink Passes 4 Million Subscribers Globally
Starlink is now active in more than 100 counties
Briefs
Wesco International Updates Investors on Growth
'We are committed to achieving our vision of becoming the best tech-enabled supply chain solutions company.'
Illinois
Illinois to Launch Next Phases of Connect Illinois, Waits on NTIA
Illinois says that the Connect Illinois program is the largest state broadband funding program in the U.S.
Vermont
Vermont Seeking Feedback on BEAD Draft Plan
The state has requested responses by Oct. 8
Pennsylvania
BCAP to Host First Broadband Technology Day
The event will be held on Sep. 30
NTIA
NTIA Approves Initial BEAD Proposals for Four More States
BEAD has $42.45 billion to fund broadband deployment projects.
Election 2024
Booker Blocks Passage for Cruz’s Take It Down Act
Cruz sees electoral politics behind effort to kill his popular bill
Commerce
Sen. Thune Berates BEAD Program Progress
White House connects Biden with rural family to show deployment progress
AI
Markey Introduces AI Civil Rights Bill
The legislation would put strict guardrails on how algorithms are used.
Wireless
GOP State AGs Oppose FCC’s 60-Day Mobile Phone Unlocking Plan
State officials say FCC lacks legal authority to require unlocking.
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GCI’s Ownership Up in the Air Amid Liberty-Charter Merger Talks
Charter's merger proposal excluded GCI from the deal.
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Mediacom Suggests Rip-and-Replace Reforms
The company encouraged the FCC to redistribute available funding
Rural
RiverStreet Defaults on Six RDOF Census Block Groups
The company will be subject to federal non-compliance measures.
