BEAD
Some Remaining BEAD Funds to be Used on New Bidding Round
NTIA said it would outline other allowable uses in a future update
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
TDS Withdraws Bid to Acquire Array
The company will hang on to its existing 82 percent stake
Spectrum
International Airlines Seek Rebates for Gear Upgrades Tied to FCC Auction Rules
The FCC said only domestic airlines would get rebates after the upper C-band auction next year
Privacy
Telecom Industry Groups to Sixth Circuit: Overturn FCC Data Breach Rules
After a three-judge panel upheld the rules, the full court will rehear the case Oct. 21
Infrastructure
Fidium Breaking Ground on BEAD Work, Signing Hyperscaler Deals
The company is still aiming for 2 million fiber passings by the end of 2027
Satellite
SpaceX Unlikely to Buy Carrier, Build Macro Network: Analyst
The satellite company’s executives have said they expected to eat into mobile carriers’ market share
Wireless
EchoStar Says Subsidiaries Should be Able to Draw on FCC Trust
Dish Wireless and Dish DBS are planning to split their bankruptcy cases as Dish Wireless’s drags
Congress
House Subcommittee Advances Broadband Bills
Lawmakers are still working with stakeholders and the FCC to refine a bill on streamlining satellite licensing
Broadband Mapping and Data
GAO Wants Easier Coverage Challenges at FCC, More Detail on Long-term BEAD Monitoring
USDA officials said a $4.6 billion telecom loan program was largely unallocated, but they expected more interest as grant funding dried up
Wireless
FCC Taking Comment on Verizon-Carolina West Deal as Rural Carrier Plans to Shutter Service
Carolina West is planning to shut down Sept. 30, though opposition is due Oct. 8
People
Charter CFO Jessica Fischer to Step Down Oct. 15
After nearly a decade with Charter, Fischer is leaving for an AI joint venture between Google and Blackstone
Congress
House Commerce Panel to Markup Six Telecom Bills
Bills include the PLAN for Broadband Act and SAT Streamlining Act
Wireless
Optimum Hoping to Improve Mobile Service With Expanded T-Mobile Deal
The deal will allow Optimum to offer connectivity for wearables, better roaming, and business plans
Fiber
AT&T Sues Charter for 'Fiber-Powered Internet' Ads
The carrier is also alleging false advertising in a lawsuit against T-Mobile
Funding
SpaceX Still Pushing to Slash High Cost Fund
The satellite company recovered its Starship rocket after a July test flight, and is looking to acquire some extra spectrum
BEAD
With all BEAD Plans Approved, States and Territories Set to Spend $18.2 Billion on Deployment
The program’s 3.79 million locations are set to 63 percent fiber and 22 percent satellite, based on NTIA-approved plans
