Energy and Commerce
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Sell-or-Ban Law
Biden leaves TikTok’s fate to Trump as the divestiture deadline approaches Sunday.
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.
BEAD Data
FCC’s Broadband Mapping Fabric Will Now Drive Other Agency Programs
FCC’s new mapping fabric will drive Rural Digital Opportunity Fund 'true-up'.
FCC
Trump Taps Senate Staffer Olivia Trusty to Cement GOP Majority at FCC
Trusty's legislative work has spanned broadband mapping and protection of free speech online.
Cybersecurity
Carr Slams 'Biden FCC' for Last-Minute Vote on Cybersecurity Measure
The vote centered on a controversial cybersecurity proposal introduced just weeks before Rosenworcel’s departure.
Digital Inclusion
Cruz to Introduce CRA Resolution Targeting FCC’s E-Rate Rule
Part of a 'lengthy list' of Biden-era rules Republicans plan to overturn using CRA.
988 Lifeline
'Top Hits' From Jessica Rosenworcel’s Farewell FCC Meeting
Biden FCC chairwoman reflected on four years of achievements.
Community Broadband
New York to Launch Statewide Public Middle-Mile Network
Gov. Hochul unveiled plans for rollout of a 426-mile statewide public fiber backbone.
Digital Inclusion
New York's $15 Broadband Law Takes Effect Wednesday
N.Y. to enforce law mandating $15 and $20 Internet plans for low-income residents.
Cybersecurity
Washington AG Sues T-Mobile Over 2021 Data Breach
T-Mobile responded to the lawsuit in a statement to Broadband Breakfast, expressing surprise at the state’s decision to file the suit.
SpaceX
Satellite, Direct-to-Cell Connectivity a Lifeline During LA Wildfires
Starlink and T-Mobile activate emergency services as wildfires devastate Los Angeles County.
Satellite
FCC Framework Fuels Satellite-Terrestrial Partnerships
New FCC framework has fostered innovative partnerships between terrestrial and satellite operators.
Funding
USDA to Open Applications for $26 Million Community Connect Program
Recipients last year included NEK Community Broadband, Lewis County PUD, and Pulse Broadband.
BEAD
State Broadband Leaders Speculate BEAD Future Under Trump Administration
More than half reveal permitting challenges, tariffs, and labor shortages threaten to impact BEAD rollout.
AI
House Representatives Call for Standards in Government Use of AI
A bipartisan task force urged Congress to establish policies governing AI use in federal agencies.
Social Media
Meta Scraps Fact-Checking Program Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration
The platform will shift to a user-driven moderation model inspired by X.
Rural
NTCA Report Finds Middle Mile Costs Dropping for Rural Providers
High last-mile deployment costs, permitting delays, and inflationary pressures continue to hamper rural broadband expansion.
