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.
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.
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.
Briefs
Inseego Set to Acquire Nokia’s Fixed Wireless Access Business
The transaction is expected to double Inseego’s revenue.
Tribal
eX2 Technology Announces Dark Fiber Agreement with Navajo County
The agreement furthers broadband access in tribal nations and the state of Arizona.
Kathy Castor
Energy Subcommittee Hearing Focuses on Affordability, Grid Modernization
House Subcommittee heard from industry experts on the impact of seven proposed bills.
Fiber
Catalina Island Getting Closer to Fiber Internet Service
The project will provide the island's 3,500 residents with high-speed internet.
Oregon
Oregon Broadband Office Announces Digital Connectivity Awards
The money will be used to purchase computers and public Wi-Fi.
mergers
Japan’s SoftBank Getting Closer to Owning U.S. ISP WideOpenWest
DigitalBridge shareholders approve broadband company’s sale to SoftBank.
Fiber
Homeowners Say Ezee Fiber Damaged Homes, Communicated Poorly
Homeowners say the company is uncommunicative and disorganized.
Social Media
Reps. Gottheimer, Stefanik, and Suozzi Send Bipartisan Letter to TikTok CEO
Members suggested improved age verification measures.
Briefs
Vertical Bridge Announces $1.5 Billion Equity Investment From KKR
Vertical Bridge joins KKR's $40 billion investment portfolio.
Briefs
Vyve Broadband Announces New Leadership
The change follows Cable One’s buyout of the company in January 2026.
Briefs
Render Networks Announces $14.3 Million Funding Raise From Black Kite Partners
Company hopes to join utility infrastructure buildout through the acquisition.
