E-Rate
Maine Warns FCC Against Linking E-Rate to Student Test Scores
Keep the federal connectivity program focused on infrastructure, state says
Kate Keith
Reporter Kate Keith studied journalism at the University of Utah, where she wrote for the Daily Chronicle as a news writer. She covers local and higher education news, with a focus on making complex topics accessible to readers.
BEAD
Oklahoma BEAD Results May Take Years to Measure for Ag
Oklahoma’s earlier broadband investments suggest the economic effects of connecting underserved communities
Satellite
Ookla: Starlink Performance Surged in First Half of 2026
Starlink is narrowing a long-standing performance gap with terrestrial broadband.
Lifeline
Oregon Purging Dead from Lifeline Rolls
Oregon’s latest review highlights the challenges states face in balancing program oversight.
Satellite
Amazon Leo Expands Arianespace Deal With Six More Launches
Amazon is hoping to catch up to internet satellite leader SpaceX
Amazon Leo
AT&T Adds Amazon Leo Satellite Service to Enterprise Network
AT&T is looking to satellite technology to extend network reach and provide an added layer of connectivity
FTC
Former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter Joins NYU Law
The Democratic regulator just lost her battle with President Trump in the Supreme Court.
Clearwave
Clearwave, Visionary Broadband to Combine, Forming 17-State Fiber Platform
The agreement reflects the continued push among fiber providers to build scale and expand into new markets
Archtop Fiber
Archtop Fiber Names New CEO as Founder Moves to Executive Chairman
The company says the move is designed to preserve momentum as it expands its fiber footprint.
Penn State University
Penn State Professor Calls for Regulation of Broadband Rates
The idea would represent a significant shift in how policymakers approach the nation’s broadband market.
Data Center
Data Centers Could Fuel a New ‘Gold Rush’ in Tennessee
Region’s existing energy infrastructure could play a growing role in determining where major technology investments are made.
Olivia Trusty
FCC Commissioner Trusty Outlines Four Principles for Communications Policy
Trusty emphasized the importance of infrastructure investment, competition, regulatory flexibility, and international cooperation
Robocalls
FCC Proposes Robocall Scorecard to Measure Provider Performance
Agency considering a new way to measure how effectively phone providers are tackling illegal robocalls
Pole Attachments
Utility Group Warns ‘Minor’ Pole Attachments Can Create Major Risks for Linemen
Objects left on utility poles can be dangerous for crews working to maintain power systems
Tasha Boerner
California Bill Creating Independent Oversight Of CPUC Heads To Governor
The measure comes amid growing scrutiny of how California regulates utilities and protects consumers
Starlink
KeyBanc: Starlink’s Talk of Deep Price Cuts Unlikely to Disrupt Terrestrial Broadband ISPs
The latest developments highlight how quickly the broadband market is evolving
