BEAD
New Mexico Broadband Office Likely to Downsize After BEAD
Colorado and Texas officials said their broadband offices would focus on other programs with current staff.
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.
BEAD
States Working on Finalizing BEAD Contracts, Beginning NEPA Reviews
Most states now have approval to sign grant agreements with ISPs under the program.
Spectrum
Funding Nearly Secured for 2.7 GHz Studies, NTIA Says
The agency is looking to open federal spectrum to commercial mobile use.
permitting
USTelecom Pushed for White House Environmental Review Guidance
The White House released new guidance on streamlining federal environmental reviews.
Cybersecurity
FCC Picks ioXt Alliance to Head Cyber Trust Mark Program
The previous selection, UL Solutions, withdrew after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr probed its connections to China.
enforcement
AT&T, Verizon Insist to Supreme Court FCC Fine Orders are Binding
The companies want a $100 million refund ‘at the very least.’ Oral arguments are scheduled for April 21.
Satellite
Amazon Leo to Launch ‘Mid-2026,’ CEO Says
The nascent Starlink competitor has fallen behind schedule on its satellite launches.
US Mobile
Prepaid MVNO Reveals Starlink Bundle Prices
US Mobile’s CEO first announced the plans Wednesday on Reddit.
mergers
California Hearings on Charter-Cox Deal Approaching
Evidentiary hearings are set for April 20-24 on the $34.5 billion deal.
Spectrum
FCC to Vote on Relaxing LEO Satellite Power Limits
SpaceX has asked for the change, which incumbent geostationary operators oppose.
Wireless
Prepaid Carrier Planning to Bundle Plans with Starlink Home Broadband
US Mobile CEO Ahmed Khattak said Starlink Mobile would be included ‘eventually.’
BEAD
Missouri Lawmakers Fear AI BIll Could Jeopardize Non-Deployment Funds: Report
States with ‘onerous’ AI laws are set to be ineligible for the funding – $900 million in Missouri’s case.
Wireless
Tower Company SBA Mulling Sale: Report
It’s the third largest public tower company in the U.S.
Wireless
T-Mobile’s Mint Launches New Bundles Targeting Cable
AT&T did the same last week.
Copyright
Supreme Court Vacates Copyright Decision Against Astound Subsidiary
The Fifth Circuit had affirmed a $46 million penalty against Grande Communications.
USF
USF Challengers to Judges: FCC Not Limited by Telecom Act
Lawmakers are working to update the fund’s contribution base.
