FCC
FCC Suspends Belthrough from Phone Network for Violating Robocall Rules
The removal order comes after a September 2025 cease-and-desist letter from the FCC.
Kelcie Lee
Reporter Kelcie Lee studied history, sociology and journalism at the University of California, Berkeley. She has reported for The Daily Californian, EdSource and the Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon.
Connecticut
Connecticut Law to Require Affordable Broadband for Eligible Households
The state’s new law, taking effect Oct. 1, will require a low-cost plan at $40 per month.
FCC
Conservative Advocacy Group Says FCC Should Review GCI Liberty’s DEI Policies
Before the FCC reviews GCI’s requested ownership shift, the advocacy group says GCI’s DEI policies must end.
AI
Technology, National Security Leaders Say Anthropic and Trump’s ‘Messy Public Breakup’ Will Harm Both
Anthropic’s supply chain risk designation is contradictory since the Defense Department has used its tools in Iran military operations, said CNAS executive vice president Paul Scharre.
Wireless
AT&T Claims T-Mobile Uses Deceptive Advertising, As Legal Fight Continues
AT&T filed its revised complaint and requested injunctive relief.
NTIA
NTIA Responds to Study Suggesting BEAD Flaw Could Lose Billions to Small ISPs
ACLP said some ISPs may have more than they could handle in broadband deployment.
Cybersecurity
Trump’s Cyber Strategy Prioritizes Protection Against ‘Foreign Adversaries’
Cyber Director Sean Cairncross says the administration wants stronger AI security and fewer regulatory burdens on tech companies.
universal service
Telecom Act Aides Say Failure to Define Broadband Sparked Years of Regulatory Fights
At the Benton Institute event, panelists reflect on successes and failures of the Telecom Act of 1996
universal service
Markey Criticizes FCC Rollbacks, Republican Opposition to Affordability Programs
Markey announced his children’s online privacy act passed the Senate.
Iowa
City of Bellevue In Iowa to Sunset Cable TV, Citing Streaming Network Competition
Bellevue’s broadband network will continue to operate.
Virginia
Shentel Brings Internet Access to About 5,000 Homes in Bedford County, Virginia
The Virginia Telecommunication Initiative continues to support two more broadband projects in the county.
Satellite
Starlink Brings Satellite to Homes for $39 a Month
The company’s satellite internet access promotion is available until March 31.
Digital Inclusion
Bill Revoking State-Run Lifeline Eligibility Introduced
The bill could impact Oregon and Texas, the remaining two states with their own Lifeline verification process.
Cybersecurity
NTIA’s Adam Cassady Nominated to Serve as Cyberspace and Digital Policy Ambassador
If confirmed, Cassady would move to the State Department
Alaska
FCC Seeking Public Comment on Malone's Effort to Control GCI Liberty
Investor John Malone applies to gain more than 50% voting control of Alaska’s largest telecom provider.
Public Safety
NextNav Suggests CalChiefs Was Misinformed By Interest Groups
CalChiefs and nonprofit Wi-Fi Alliance oppose NextNav's GPS project, citing public safety concerns.
