BEAD
Nebraska’s Vistabeam Turns on BEAD Connection
The company said it has first active subscribers on BEAD-funded infrastructure.
Jake Neenan
Reporter Jake Neenan, who covers broadband infrastructure and broadband funding, is a recent graduate of the Columbia Journalism School. Previously he reported on state prison conditions in New York.
Spectrum
FCC Approves Verizon’s $1 Billion Spectrum Purchase From Array
Rural carriers urged the agency to take up a rulemaking on the MVNO marketplace.
Infrastructure
Charter, Comcast Also Confident Amid Starlink Competition
Charter reached settlements with two intervenors in California’s review of its Cox acquisition.
Satellite
Big Three Mobile Carriers Planning to Pool Spectrum for Satellite Operators
The carriers said they’re looking to foster competition in the direct-to-device space.
Wireless
T-Mobile Content with FWA, Not Eyeing Cable, Exec. says
CFO Peter Osvaldik also reiterated he saw satellite operators as complementary rather than competitive.
BEAD
Some of Ohio’s Satellite BEAD Locations Face Tree Canopy Cover, Analyst Says
NTIA said money could be clawed back if service doesn’t meet standards.
Wireless
Verizon CEO Still Sees Satellite as Compliment to Terrestrial
Dan Schulman said Verizon still had capacity to grow its fixed wireless service.
BEAD
First BEAD-Funded Equipment Deployed in Louisiana, State Says
A Nebraska ISP is claiming the first subscriber on BEAD infrastructure.
Spectrum
FCC Approves EchoStar Spectrum Sales, With Escrow Requirement
It’s a victory for tower companies, who pushed for the condition.
Earnings
AST SpaceMobile Still on Track for 45 Satellites This Year, Company Says
An unsuccessful launch in April lost a satellite and will leave New Glenn rockets grounded until an investigation finishes.
Earnings
EchoStar to FCC: Tower Escrow Could Jeopardize Spectrum Deals
The company also reported 16,000 new mobile subscribers in the second quarter, down from the same time last year.
mergers
Days After Announcing Deal, Malone Buying out GCI’s Stake in Liberty Latin America
A larger deal in which GCI would take control of LLA fell apart.
BEAD
NTIA to BEAD Winners: ‘Know Your Rights’
The agency urged ISPs to ensure state contracts exempt them from certain laws and include permitting commitments.
Spectrum
Airlines Want Reimbursement for Retrofitting Gear After Upper C-Band Auction
Wireless carriers, who would be on the hook, have opposed the idea.
Earnings
TDS Looking to Fully Acquire Array in All-Stock Deal
TDS added 11,000 new fiber subs and Array closed a $75 million spectrum sale to T-Mobile
Spectrum
Wireless, Cable Industries at Odds over Spectrum Needs for AI
NTIA also revamped spectrum.gov to display progress of spectrum studies.
