Satellite
Compromise Amendment Allows Satellite Bill to Clear Senate Committee
Concerns raised at the Feb. 3 markup hearing led to additional discussions and an agreement that moved the bill out of committee.
Eric Urbach
Reporter Eric Urbach studied Political Science and Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley. He was City Government Reporter for The Daily Californian, covering AI use policy, Flock Safety, budget disputes, homelessness, and more.
NTIA
How to Spend $21B? Permitting Reform, Middle Mile, 5G, Digital Literacy and Public Safety
Sprawling NTIA listening session brings in 1,300 viewers, nearly 50 commenters; webinar to be repeated next Wednesday
NTIA
Virginia Broadband Leader: How I Deal With ISPs Attempting to Change Contracts
She added that she would be tuning into the NTIA’s listening session on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Christopher Lewis
New Expert Agency May Be Necessary to Regulate Digital Economy, Say Panelists
A new agency of experts should take on the task of regulating this emerging driver of the economy, some panelists said.
AI
Panel: Data Centers Won’t Drive Up Energy Rates
Companies are legally required to ensure rates will not increase, but Google promised to pay for transmission upgrades and develop on-site power generation.
BEAD
Arielle Roth Announces BEAD Approvals for 6 States and 2 Territories
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Mississippi, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are now BEAD-approved
Energy
Panelists Share Dueling Visions of Energy Grid in AI Race
As big tech bring their own energy supply to data centers, will the electric grid suffer?
permitting
Holistic Approach Is Needed to Solve Energy Bottlenecks, Panel Says
Permitting is a good start, but other changes and incentives are needed to solve energy challenges, INCOMPAS panel says.
Permiting
North Dakota's Fedorchak Wants to Give Senate a Menu For Permitting Changes
Providing the Senate with a variety of permitting reform packages may lead to a consolidation of ideas with bipartisan support, she said.
AI
Obernolte: Passing Bipartisan AI Regulation Would Send Strong Message to Public
The California Republican congressman hosts a monthly bipartisan dinner club on Capitol Hill to build relationships.
Energy
Energy for AI Will Require An All-Source Approach, McCormick Says
‘This is happening across the world, we don't have a choice of opting out,’ said the Pennsylvania Republican
INCOMPAS
Telecom Officials Urge Caution For Orderly Transition to Internet Protocol Networks
Panelists highlighted the remaining challenges for bringing next generation 911 call centers online
INCOMPAS
Rep. Richard Hudson Says He Fought For BEAD Funding
He said he believed strongly in the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, and wanted to ensure that the funds were spent.
Fiber
AT&T Completes Acquisition of Lumen’s Consumer Fiber Business in $5.75B Deal
Acquisition lands AT&T with an additional 1 million fiber subscribers and 4 million fiber locations in 8 states
FCC
SpaceX Seeks FCC Approval For One Million Satellites in Space
The European Space Agency says that 16,910 satellites currently orbit Earth, making this a 5,813% increase over current satellites.
Earnings
Charter Broadband Losses Less Than Expected
Earnings call highlighted potential growth through Cox merger and plans to launch a new Wi-Fi product in Q1 of 2026
