Commerce
Sen. Blackburn Wants to Free Up Federal Spectrum for Commercial Use
The senator said unused spectrum could generate up to $100 billion for the federal government
Jericho Casper
Assistant Editor Jericho Casper graduated from University of Virginia studying telecommunications policy. She previously served as a research assistant examining state laws that restrict local governments from owning or operating broadband networks.
Democracy
Sen. Markey Warns of Authoritarian and Corporate Threats to Internet Freedom
‘Don’t be fooled,’ Markey said: Trump’s 'free speech' crusade is actually a campaign for more censorship.
Charter
West Virginia Utilities Win Concessions in Broadband Pole Dispute
State task force weakens utility reporting requirements, despite calls for more oversight.
BEAD Data
Texas Pushes to Eliminate BEAD Low-Cost Broadband Requirement
Texas broadband official urged senators to remove affordability mandates, and labor requirements.
Funding
Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition Defends Universal Service
Beyond legal battles, SHLB will push for swift broadband expansion and sustainable digital opportunity efforts
Broadband's Impact
Gosar Bill Would Roll Back Big Tech’s Immunity in Moderating Content
With Trump back in office, Republicans revive concerns about Section 230.
Fiber
Fiber Deployment Costs May See Slight Slowdown
Industry experts predict price stabilization with federal broadband funding scheduled to begin.
Congress
Kids Off Social Media Act Divides Lawmakers on Senate Commerce Committee
Other bipartisan measures related to broadband expansion, supply chain resilience, and emergency communications.
Chips
Senate Committee Votes To Advance Commerce Nominee Howard Lutnick
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz told Broadband Breakfast he was 'certain there will be' changes to BEAD.
Digital Inclusion
FCC Defends Most Broadcaster Demographic Reporting
The agency dropped its defense of the nonbinary classification in its equal employment opportunity reporting rules.
BEAD
NTIA Nominee Roth Has Big Issues with BEAD
Incoming NTIA chief Arielle Roth would abolish fiber preference, low-cost mandates.
Funding
U.S. Government May Buy TikTok Under Trump’s New Wealth Fund
The fund would seek to monetize U.S. assets for the benefit of American citizens.
Commerce
Senate Bill Requiring NTIA to Overhaul Federal Broadband Efforts Is Back
Bill mandates a national broadband strategy but explicitly bars new regulatory authority over internet service providers.
Funding
Sen. Moran Wants to Shield BEAD Grants from Taxation
Kansas senator hinted at tying broadband tax exemption to reconciliation bill.
Project 2025 Broadband
ACA Connects Pushes for Less Regulation, Faster BEAD Deployment
The industry group laid out its 2025 broadband policy priorities under President Donald Trump.
Funding
FCC Probing NPR, PBS on Possible Ad Ban Violation
FCC Chairman Carr revealed probe in letter to head of both broadcasters.
