Fiber
Comcast Loses 144,000 Broadband Subscribers in Third Quarter
Fiber and fixed wireless continue to pressure Comcast’s internet business
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.
Cybersecurity
Sen. Wyden: Federal Websites Vulnerable to Surveillance
Lawmaker wants federal agencies to hide website names from people monitoring internet traffic
Fiber
AT&T Said It Added Record 769,000 Internet Connections in Third Quarter
The company’s fiber network now reaches more than 39 million locations
Satellite
Starlink Reaches 13.6 Million Subscribers Globally as SpaceX Revenue Jumps 161%
The company expects spending to rise sharply
copper
AT&T Says Just 1% of Eligible Customers Still Use Copper Voice Lines
AT&T cites rising copper theft and longer repair times for moving customers to newer technologies
FCC
Connecticut Fines Frontier $625,000 Over Data Breach
The state says Frontier failed to adequately protect exposed customer data
BEAD
Nevada Pulls Back $52 Million From Rural Broadband Projects
Nevada is moving money earmarked for rural internet access to other state programs
ISP
J.D. Power: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and GFiber Top ISP Satisfaction Rankings
The study found that pricing and customer support shape ISP satisfaction
BEAD
Louisiana Claims First BEAD Fiber Customers, Construction
The state is reporting new progress in its effort to expand rural internet access
FCC
NTIA Estimates Up to 1 Million Locations May Need Broadband Funding
NTIA needs new FCC coverage data before determining how many locations could qualify for another funding round
6G
Commerce Official Dabbar Says Allies Must Coordinate on 6G Equipment
Shared standards could help U.S. and allied vendors gain scale and compete in international markets
OpenAI
Panel: AI Rogue Agents Raise Liability Questions for Tech Companies
Experts say existing laws may not cover every risk posed by autonomous AI systems
FCC
University of Illinois Survey Finds Rural Broadband Gaps Persist for Farms, Households
A survey found widespread dissatisfaction with rural broadband speeds
FCC
FCC Proposes More Than $10 Million in Lifeline Fines
The proposed penalties come as the FCC scrutinizes subscriber eligibility
BEAD
Louisiana Breaks Ground on Largest BEAD-Funded Fiber Build
Louisiana has begun construction on a BEAD-funded fiber project
SHLB
USF Reform Could Put Hyperscalers, Data Centers on the Hook
AI companies could help reshape how broadband subsidies are funded.
