Spectrum
TechFreedom Backs FCC Plan to Make Spectrum Abundant for ‘Weird Space Stuff’
The group finds an exponential growing need for spectrum to support emergent space operations.
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.
Congress
Senators Affirm Need For U.S. Dominance In Space Exploration
The Artemis II mission is just the start, senators say.
Data Center
Amazon Data Center Approved Without Public Vote in California
The project bypassed both the planning commission and city council entirely.
Satellite
Senate Bill Would Explore Satellite Broadband Expansion Across Appalachia
Follows House passage of a companion bill in March.
Earnings
Ziply Fiber Sustains Subscriber Growth Under BCE Ownership
The company is on track to hit 3 million fiber passings by 2028.
Data Center
Michigan Township Opposition Fails to Stop OpenAI Data Center
The facility was initially rejected by both the township board and planning commission.
Digital Inclusion
One Year After Cancellation, Digital Equity Act Tied Up in Legal Challenges
The decision to cancel the program is under litigation from affected groups and states.
AI
Experts Weigh Risks of U.S.-Gulf Alliances in Global AI Race
With deals in place, policy experts worry export controls and security concerns complicate cooperation.
AI
Europe’s ‘Middle Powers’ Face Structural Challenges in AI Race
European powers are constrained by limited investment and reliance on U.S. firms, speakers say.
Fiber
Maui Becomes Fourth Fully Fiber-Enabled Hawaiian Island
Hawaiian Telcom targets a complete statewide transition to fiber by the year's end.
FCC
Public Pushback Grows Against FCC's DJI Drone Restrictions
Public safety officials and small businesses say they struggle to adapt with the DJI ban.
Community Broadband
Group Targets Longmeadow Municipal Broadband Plan
The group has spent thousands advertising against the plan.
BEAD
Wisconsin Officials Press Feds Over Stalled Broadband Funds
Lack of federal guidance halts more than $300 million in obligated state broadband funding.
FCC
FCC Splits On E-Rate Bidding Portal
The proposal passed despite pushback from stakeholders and commissioner Gomez.
AI
Federal Preemption of State AI Laws Threaten Worker Safety
Panelists called for guardrails against AI at the federal, state and local level.
Cybersecurity
Experts Warn Lagging IT And Communications Technology Threatens U.S. Security
House lawmakers question witnesses on the current state of homeland security.
