Digital Inclusion
Trump White House Still Wants Digital Equity Suit Tossed
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance urged judges not to dismiss its case over canceled grant funding.
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.
Satellite
Amazon to FCC: Globalstar Spectrum Necessary to Compete in D2D Market
The company is planning to take over Apple’s 20 percent stake in Globalstar as part of its acquisition.
Satellite
American Airlines Going With Starlink for In-Flight Wi-Fi
United, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines also have deals with Starlink. Delta opted for Amazon Leo.
California
FCC Seeking Comment on AT&T’s California Preemption Request
Verizon and New York are also at odds on state jurisdiction over copper retirement.
Wireless
AT&T’s ‘Build-A-Plan’ Launches Tomorrow
T-Mobile also said ‘frontline employees remain an essential’ as it moves customer interactions to its T-Life app.
BEAD
Amazon, Two Local ISPs Back Out of BEAD in Nebraska
The state is opening a new round of bidding for 12 percent of its BEAD locations. SpaceX did sign a contract with the state.
BEAD
Nebraska’s Vistabeam Turns on BEAD Connection
The company said it has first active subscribers on BEAD-funded infrastructure.
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.
