People
New Street’s Jonathan Chaplin Joining Comcast
He'll be succeeded by Bank of America's David Barden.
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
D.C. Circuit Says Whistleblower Suit Against UScellular Can Continue
The whistleblowers have asked the FCC to pause or reverse the company's spectrum sales over the issue.
USF
Consumers’ Research Files New USF Challenge
The group raised arguments in Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch's dissent in the previous USF case.
Privacy
FCC Data Breach Order Under Review, Agency Says
The telecom industry still wants a court decision upholding the rules overturned.
Funding
Commerce: BEAD Work to Continue Amid Shutdown
FCC filing deadlines during the shutdown are pushed to the day after normal operations resume.
Spectrum
Levin: Despite DOJ Concerns, EchoStar Spectrum Deals Likely in the Clear
Verizon was reportedly in talks to buy the satellite company's AWS-3 licenses.
FCC
FCC Stops E-Rate Funding for Off-Campus Wi-Fi
The agency also voted to seek comment on local permitting rules it should consider preempting.
rights of way
Illinois Court Tosses Local Application Fees for Broadband Projects
A judge ruled the fees were prohibited under state law.
Alaska
FCC Tweaks Alaska Connect Fund
The agency affirmed that it expects 5G upgrades in some areas that lack any homes and businesses.
BEAD
With Florida, Utah, 48 States Have Posted BEAD Plans
Only Texas and California have yet to post plans. Those results are expected in late October.
mergers
CPUC Aiming to Resolve Verizon-Frontier Merger Ahead of Key Deadline
Justice Department approval for the deal will expire Feb. 13, 2026.
BEAD
New Street: NTIA Caps Might Not Affect Many Locations Nationally
Alaska is planning to get fiber to 53 percent of its BEAD locations.
Broadband Mapping and Data
New York Fed Finds Low-income Neighborhoods Pay Higher Share of Income for Worse Broadband
Lower income areas spend 2.43 percent of their income on broadband compared to 0.51 percent elsewhere, the report found.
BEAD
States Revise Tentative BEAD Awards
Minnesota revealed that costs per passing above $10,000 required written justification.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Accurate Broadband Coverage Data Still an Issue for BEAD, Experts Say
They predicted a substantial number of homes and businesses were missed by eligibility maps.
Digital Inclusion
FCC to Vote on Rolling Back E-Rate at September Meeting
The agency added two items to its agenda that would scrap funding for off-campus Wi-Fi.
