Congress
House Commerce Advances 10 Bills on Telecom, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure
Bills targeting U.S. wireless leadership, subsea cable expansion, and cybersecurity took center stage.
Jericho Casper
Reporter Jericho Casper graduated from the University of Virginia studying media policy. She grew up in Newport News in an area impacted by the digital divide and has a passion for universal access.
Funding
Telecom Industry Launches Coalition to Push Congress on USF Fix
The groups called on Congress to preserve USF’s funding structure ahead of Supreme Court ruling.
Infrastructure
Charter Foresees Cash Flow Surge, Shrugs Off BEAD
With major network upgrades complete, Charter CEO said the ISP was ready to cash in.
Satellite
Congress Revives Effort to Expand Satellite Connectivity for Farmers
This and six other telecom bills set for a Tuesday markup by House Commerce Committee.
Chips
House Commerce Republicans Reject Efforts to Expand Broadband Affordability
Democrats also sought to scrutinize FCC's recent investigations of broadcast television networks.
Digital Inclusion
California Lawmaker Moves to Cap Broadband Prices
After Supreme Court upholds New York’s $15 Internet law, Tasha Boerner said she ‘looks forward to sharing her legislation soon.'
Education
Thune: Expect Senate Resolution Overturning FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspot Rules
The Congressional Review Act resolution will likely be taken up soon, Thune said.
Energy
Senate to Weigh Opposing Resolutions Targeting Trump and Biden Energy Policies
One seeks to overturn Trump's emergency energy declaration, the other targets Biden's methane gas fee.
BEAD
Pew Calls on NTIA to Disclose BEAD Waivers
Without public disclosure, states lack clarity on how NTIA has granted BEAD waivers.
Satellite
Verizon, AT&T Successfully Test Direct-to-Satellite Video Calls
FCC granted temporary authority for testing, but full commercial approval awaits.
FCC
FCC’s Gomez Slams Rumored Section 230 Advisory Opinion
Gomez’s sharp rebuke raised questions on whether the advisory opinion was in the works or merely a preemptive warning.
Satellite
Reuters: U.S. Threatens Ukraine’s Starlink Access in Negotiations, Again
U.S. officials warn Ukraine of Starlink shutdown if deal over critical minerals not struck, the news service reported.
F. X. Flinn
Vermont, Ohio Networks Prove Municipal Broadband Pays for Itself
A grassroots effort to bring broadband to rural Vermont now boasts more than $1 billion a year in revenue.
Democracy
FTC to Investigate Big Tech’s Content Moderation Practices for ‘Censorship’
Critics call the inquiry the latest Trump administration push to control online speech.
Public Safety
Pennsylvanians Demand Consumer Protections in Verizon-Frontier Merger Review
Residents, local attorneys, and emergency officials urge PUC to protect consumers before approving deal.
Democracy
3 Former FCC Chairmen Condemn Brendan Carr’s Threats Targeting Media Outlets
Carr shrugs off the criticism, saying: ‘I feel bad for the three of them’
