Broadband Mapping and Data
Hawaii Introduces Statewide Internet Speed Mapping Initiative
Map would identify where federal funding is most needed
Ari Bertenthal
Reporter Ari Bertenthal attended the University of California, Santa Barbara and studied sociology. He is passionate about the social impact of broadband internet access.
Ziply
Ziply Announces Fiber-Rich 400 Gig ‘Northern Link Route’
The route will connect the Pacific Northwest to Minneapolis and Chicago
BEAD
Wyoming Opens BEAD Grant Application Window
The BEAD application window will close Dec. 5, 2024
LEO
Eutelsat Launches 20 More OneWeb Satellites, With Boost from SpaceX
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried out the mission for Eutelsat.
SpaceX
Newsom: ‘I’m with Elon’ on More California Rocket Launches
Musk wants to increase annual allowed launches from Vandenberg from 36 to 50 in a year.
T-Mobile
T-Mobile: FCC's Unlocking Mandate Will Cost Consumers
Wireless carrier warns smartphone subsidies could shrink up to 70 percent.
Lifeline
DOJ Gains Guilty Pleas in FCC Lifeline Fraud Scheme
The company stole more than $100 million over several years
C-Band
NAB Concerned About SES-Intelsat Spectrum Stranglehold
SES and Intelsat said the merger will allow them to compete more effectively with other methods of content distribution
Idaho
NTIA Awards Idaho $6.3 Million for Digital Inclusion Efforts
Funding will flow from the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program
Missouri
Missouri to Begin Accepting BEAD Applications
The application window will open Nov. 15
Starlink
Maine to Hand Out Free Starlink Terminals to Unserved
Gov. Mills predicts Maine will close its digital divide by the end of the year.
Election 2024
Analysts Ponder Telecom Policy Moves Under Harris or Trump
The Nov. 5 election could bring significant changes to the FCC
AI
Broadcasters Troubled by Rosenworcel's Proposed AI Ads Disclosure Rules
Broadcasters concerned FCC is overstepping its authority.
Missouri
Missouri Accepting Digital Opportunity Grant Applications
The application window will close on Dec. 2
Fiber
AT&T to Add Reversible Fees to Its Internet Plans
Customers can receive a $10 monthly discount by enrolling in autopay and paperless billing.
Connecticut
Connecticut Announces $28 Million in Broadband Grants
Comcast is slated to receive the majority of the funding
