permitting
ISPs Back Lumos in Ohio Permitting Dispute
Two counties in the state objected to Lumos's request that the FCC overrule their requirements
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
Illinois BEAD Plan Approved
It was the last state awaiting NTIA clearance
mergers
MobileX, Ergen Ask FCC for Deal Approval
MobileX has 107,000 subscribers, the companies disclosed. It provides prepaid service on Verizon’s network
Satellite
Aviation Groups, Iridium Still Don’t Like Ligado-AST Space Mobile Deal
Ligado wants discovery in its $39 billion lawsuit against the Defense Department
Satellite
Carr Defends Satellite Licensing Order
House Science Committee lawmakers had asked to postpone the overhaul
People
Telecom Policy Analyst Blair Levin Leaving New Street Research
The longtime telecom policy analyst didn’t say what his future plans were
Fiber
ISPs Want to Continue to Discontinue Copper Service
The FCC approved Verizon’s request to discontinue legacy service later this year across eight states. AT&T and Fidium are also asking.
Pole Attachments
FCC Won’t Hear AT&T-Duke Pole Case Right Away
The agency ordered the companies to begin arbitration
Wireless
Dish Wants Tower Claims Zeroed Out
A judge said litigating the issue would push the company’s bankruptcy timeline into December
mergers
Charter Closes Cox Acquisition
The company will offer Cox subscribers a free mobile line for one year
Infrastructure
Zayo Reaches Fiber Reserve Deal with Corning
The company secured ‘a significant portion’ of the fiber it will need this decade
Spectrum
Whistleblower Suit Against Array Can Continue Judge Says
A district judge said private parties can sue under the False Claims Act
USF
California Not Sold on Wisconsin Bell’s $55 Million Whistleblower Settlement
The state was involved in a companion case, and feared it would lose the ability to sue again if the suit were dropped
Digital Inclusion
Digital Equity Suit Paused Until New Funding Notice
NTIA is planning to take applications on reinstated broadband adoption funding in December
Public Safety
House Commerce Staff Hoping for FirstNet Reauthorization This Year
The agency will sunset in February 2027 unless Congress reauthorizes it
BEAD
AI Buildout Worsening Supply Costs, Permit Worries, ISPs Say
Lumen said it was laying middle mile fiber next to strands reserved by hyperscalers
