BEAD
Bipartisan Senators Want to Keep Non-Deployment Funds
Six GOP Senators signed on to a Tuesday letter to the NTIA.
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.
mergers
California Public Utilities Judge Seeks Diversity Goals in Verizon Merger
An administrative judge at the CPUC recommended approval, but only with extra DEI requirements.
USF
Universal Service Fund Contribution Factor Projected at 37.6% in 2026
Believe it or not, that 37.6 percent is down from the current 38.1 percent.
Spectrum
American Tower: Dish Not Forced to Sell Spectrum
The tower company is asking a judge to prevent Dish from exiting its lease after major spectrum sales.
enforcement
CTIA, Chamber of Commerce Want FCC Forfeiture Process Struck Down
The Supreme Court will deliberate Jan. 9 on whether to weigh in on the issue.
BEAD
Uncertain Reactions to the Executive Order on AI and BEAD Non-Deployment Funds
Experts said tying the funding to favorable state AI laws could raise legal issues, but states weren’t certain to litigate.
Spectrum
Whistleblowers Want to Revive Fraud Suit Against UScellular Successor
A separate fraud case against the company, filed by the same telecom attorneys, was blessed by the D.C. Circuit in October.
Spectrum
NextNav to Test 5G GPS Backup in San Jose
The test is planned to run through Dec. 1, 2027.
Spectrum
WISPs Continue Push for FCC to Preserve CBRS
Dozens of wireless ISPs have written to the agency on the issue this month.
Digital Inclusion
Public Knowledge, NDIA Aiming to Platform Local Advocates
The groups' Connectivity Policy Corps will have a first cohort of 18 advocates from 14 states.
Wireless
T-Mobile and AT&T Go Back and Forth in Court Over Customers
T-Mobile says switching tool not illegal, as AT&T alleges. They’re also fighting about an advertising dispute
BEAD
So Far, Approved BEAD Plans Largely in Line with Public Drafts
NTIA has approved 29 state plans; see updated BEAD charts with Breakfast Club Membership
enforcement
AT&T Wants Supreme Court to Find FCC Forfeiture Process Invalid
Verizon and the FCC have also asked justices to resolve a circuit split on the issue.
Fiber
T-Mobile Leaning on Fixed Wireless for Broadband Ambitions
AT&T CEO John Stankey said the company was still all-in on fiber.
convergence
Cable CEOs: Broadband Market Still Tough, But Optimistic About Convergence
The Comcast and Charter executives spoke at separate sessions at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference Monday
Spectrum
Lawmakers Unveil Defense Bill Without Spectrum Veto Language, AI Moratorium
President Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order on AI this week.
