FTC
Former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter Joins NYU Law
The Democratic regulator just lost her battle with President Trump in the Supreme Court.
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.
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
Hunter Deeley
Carr Names Hunter Deeley as FCC Enforcement Bureau Chief
Deeley is taking over for Patrick Webre.
Edward Markey
E-Rate Takes Center Stage in Markey-Moulton Senate Primary in Massachusetts
The primary puts renewed attention on how Washington should approach school connectivity and online access
Digital Inclusion
Lifeline Subscribers Rely on Benefit for Healthcare, Employment
A new survey finds great majority of Lifeline subscribers ration data and would lose service entirely without the program
AI
Calix CEO Sees AI as Key to Making Fiber Operations More Predictable
Practical AI tools can help broadband providers turn growing amounts of network and customer data into more consistent business results.
Spectrum
FCC Looks to Free Up More Spectrum for Space Launches, Reentries
A new federal space policy is pushing regulators to ensure spectrum keeps pace with a growing launch industry.
USF
FCC’s Trusty Looks to Universal Service's Next Phase
Trusty pointed to lessons from recent trips across the country as she considers the FCC’s approach to rural connectivity.
