Digital Divide
Charter, Cox Helping Pay for Free Internet in New York Homeless Shelters
This is part of the state's $1 billion plan to build accessible internet access in New York.
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.
Satellite
SpaceX Delays Vandenberg Rocket Launch
The launch was delayed by a week.
FCC
FCC Targets Minnesota Schools in E-Rate Fraud Investigation
Letters of inquiry signal a continued push to target fraud in USF.
BEAD
‘We Did Not Compromise’: Northern Mariana Islands Advances Fully Underground Fiber Buildout
Officials resisted pressure to scale back resiliency standards on the territorywide broadband project.
BEAD
Utility Pole Costs a Major Expense for BEAD Broadband Projects
Researchers say make-ready expenses could cost up to $4.63 billion nationwide
AI
AI Preemption Debate In Congress’s Hands
The longer Congress waits, the harder it may be.
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.
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.
