Pole attachment
Utilities Seek Greater Cooperation From Broadband Providers
“Pole replacements are not a barrier to broadband deployment… the FCC should encourage negotiations between utilities and attaching entities,” utilities say
Joel Leighton
Reporter Joel Leighton studied journalism at Brigham Young University. He is interested in political reporting, particularly how broadband policy affects everyday Americans.
AI
Chamber of Commerce Calls FCC's AI Proposal 'Premature'
“The Commission should leverage existing law…to combat bad actors,” Chamber says
Antitrust
Democratic Senators Concerned About T-Mobile-UScellular Merger
'Additional consolidation in the market would have far-reaching effects, reducing choices for consumers,' Senate Democrats say.
Junk Fees
Satellite Provider Opposes Early Termination Fee Immunity For Cable Companies
“Regulating only a single class of traditional video service providers while leaving all other competitors untouched would harm consumers and competition,” DIRECTV says
Wifi
NCTA Urges Restricted Axon Wi-Fi Sharing
Law enforcement wireless devices on popular WiFi bands must be limited to 'true emergencies,' NCTA says
Crypto
Tech Influence Felt at GOP Convention in Milwaukee
With JD Vance potentially beside Trump in the White House, and with pro crypto and pro AI policies in the GOP platform, it’s not a stretch to imagine a Trump administration looking kindly toward emerging technologies.
ACP
North Dakota GOP Senator Thinks Trump Will Support Broadband
'I think he would be quite supportive, but I do think he would want strong oversight,' Senator says
Artificial intelligence
GOP Base Remains Skeptical Toward AI
GOP delegates want AI threats taken seriously, despite Trump’s softer approach to the technology
Crypto
Wisconsin Congressman Says Age Plays a Factor in Pro-Crypto Policy
“You look at younger members, there’s a much broader willingness to engage in this space,” Congressman says.
Crypto
State Auditor Talks Montana Crypto Pioneering
A strong tech sector has put Montana on the crypto pulse, says state auditor
Crypto
New Trump Administration Will Be Crypto Friendly, Former CFTC Head Says
‘I think a Trump administration is going to… embrace this innovation,’ former department head predicts
Artificial intelligence
AI Deepfakes Cause Big Concerns for Voters, Experts Say in Milwaukee
Microsoft tech experts say both parties are working to safeguard against deep fakes ahead of the 2024 election
Trump Names ACP Advocate JD Vance as VP Running Mate
Republican Senator from Ohio supported the continuation of the Affordable Connectivity Program
E-Rate
NCTA Concerned FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspots Plan Could Fund TikTok, Netflix
ISPs are concerned E-Rate funded Wi-Fi hotspots will be used for social media.
Digital Discrimination
California Lawmaker Trying to Pass Digital Discrimination Law
A California bill could penalize providers ‘even if they are not intentionally withholding adequate Internet from a protected group.’
USF
NTCA CEO Calls for USF Reform
‘The USF contribution mechanism is sadly really outdated and needs to be repaired,’ NTCA CEO says
