Primary elections
Capito Wins Republican Primary in West Virginia
The two-term senator has championed rural broadband access.
Lincoln Patience
Reporter Lincoln Patience graduated from Patrick Henry College. He previously worked with RealClearInvestigations, and he also writes for InsideNova. He is interested in data centers, LLMs and the minerals that power them.
Rural
Trump Signs USF Reform Bill Backed by Sen. Capito
The new law requires the FCC to establish a vetting process for USF applicants.
Senate
Former FTC Commissioner Confirmed as U.S. Attorney in Utah
Holyoak became Utah's U.S. Attorney in November 2025.
Briefs
U.S. Treasury to Wind Down Capital Projects Fund
Internal communication says new CPF plans must be submitted by May 21, 2026.
Satellite
UK Spent More than $22 Million for Starlink Supplies, Report Shows
The UK used Starlink to support Ukraine and British soldiers abroad.
Briefs
Utah Broadband Announces $23 Million Award
Company plans to connect homes in rural northern Utah.
Congress
Former FCC Commissioner O'Rielly Backs House GOP Data Privacy Bill
The SECURE Data Act would attempt to protect consumers while preempting conflicting state laws.
Amazon
Amazon Opens Full Supply Chain to Outside Businesses
The company seeks to do for supply chains what AWS did for the cloud.
Briefs
Shentel Completes Broadband Project in Franklin County
The $32 million project was partially funded through a Virginia state broadband program.
Briefs
Shane West Named CEO of ALLO Fiber
Company founder Brad Moline to continue on ALLO's board of directors.
Crypto
Trump Administration Seeks to Preempt State Regulation of Prediction Markets
The Federal regulator claims exclusive authority over an industry long regulated by states.
Briefs
IQ Fiber Launches Fiber-Optic Internet Service in Pinellas County, Florida
The 100 percent fiber-optic network will bring high internet to St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Largo.
Community Broadband
WideOpenWest Announces Broadband Expansion Plans
Fiber upgrades are planned in three Michigan counties.
Satellite
Amazon Leo’s Satellite Total Surpasses 300
The company's latest launch deployed 32 satellites into low-Earth orbit.
Briefs
AT&T Cuts Home Broadband Price for Low-Income Americans
Families who qualify for federal assistance will receive a $25 discount.
Charter
Charter CEO Discloses Stock Purchase
The buy appears opportunistic after recent losses.
