Community Broadband
NextLight Wins Overall Readers’ Choice for ISPs for 2026
The community-owned ISP beat out GFiber, T-Mobile, and Starlink for the award.
Mira Bhakta
Reporter Mira Bhakta studied Economics and Legal Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She’s focused on how federal and foreign policy impacts the development and use of new technology.
Fiber
T-Mobile Fiber Outages Continue in Select Areas
The outages are concentrated in areas served by fiber previously owned by Lumos.
Mobile
SpaceX, Broadband Industry Urge FCC To Revive Handset Unlocking Rules
The groups argue lock periods should only last for 180 days.
New Mexico
New Mexico Awards Broadband Planning Grants to Three Rural, Tribal Communities
The state has now awarded planning grants to 18 Tribal communities.
FCC
FCC Proposes Fine Against ISP Over 'Rip and Replace' Inspection Dispute
The agency was denied access twice to the ISP's facilities.
Infrastructure
Groups Push Back on Proposed Massachusetts Pole Attachment Timeline
Current processing timelines exceed what surrounding states and FCC timelines look like.
AI
AI The Future Of Broadband Infrastructure, Report Argues
Broadband providers are increasingly exploring AI-driven systems.
Data Center
Minneapolis Approves Six Month Moratorium on Large Data Centers
The temporary ban gives time for city officials to review impact on local infrastructure.
Privacy
Big Tech Harvests $831,000 in Lifetime Value From Average American User
The foundation stresses consumers should decide whether their data is shared.
Satellite
Bezos Says Space-Based Data Centers Two to Three Years Off
He argues that current timelines may be 'a little ambitious.'
Community Broadband
Cleveland ISP Secures $4.35 Million After It Surpassed 2025 Goals
The nonprofit is working to change Cleveland’s status as one of the least-connected cities.
Rural
Rural Adirondack Broadband Customers Lose Service Over Pole Dispute
The company is under fire for its use of telephone poles without authorization.
FCC
MSEC Communications Withdraws From RDOF Broadband Program
The provider has already completed deployment to 92 percent of locations.
Data Center
Denver Passes One Year Moratorium On Data Centers
City officials halt two planned data center projects in the region.
Satellite
T-Mobile Says Satellite Connectivity Will Complement, Not Replace Wireless Networks
Satellite service is becoming an essential add-on for premium wireless customers, officials say.
Fiber
Minnesota Fiber Dispute Escalates at FCC
Gateway Fiber claims cities are blocking broadband expansion by requiring cable franchises.
