Infrastructure
Ohio Reimburses Charter Communications $3 Million In Infrastructure Costs
Charter, five other ISPs receive grants from BroadbandOhio program.
Sadie McClain
Reporter Sadie McClain studied journalism at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She wrote for The Breeze, a student newspaper, and worked at JMU’s University Writing Center.
Hawaii
Hawaii Implements Digital Navigators With Expected BEAD Funding
State officials boasted more than $400 million for new office of broadband
CPB
CPB Denied Temporary Restraining Order Against Trump
The tax-funded nonprofit objects to Trump’s influence on Board of Directors.
Rural
Stakeholders Protest Rural Utilities Service Budget Cuts
Loans are 'a win-win situation for rural consumers and American taxpayers' because they are paid back with interest, the groups said.
Digital Inclusion
California Assembly Passes $15-a-Month Internet Bill
The act could save Californians $1 billion annually, but ISPs worry about costs
AI
Lawmakers Warn Robocall Scams Surging as Trump Cuts Enforcement
Scam losses hit $12.5 billion as FTC, DOJ face deep staff cuts.
New Hampshire
Fidium Brings Fiber Service To Pittsfield, New Hampshire
More than 3,000 homes and businesses gain access to high-speed internet in rural town.
NTIA
USDA, NTIA Receive Budget Cuts in Fiscal Year 2026
ReConnect eliminated; Digital Equity funding cut short
Briefs
Spectrum Offers $25,000 Reward For Fiber Optic Vandals
As copper wire theft spikes, law enforcement and corporations speak out.
Rural
NRECA Discusses Policies, Funding Needed For Rural Broadband
With the Trump Administration planning to cut ReConnect, rural broadband cooperatives are scrambling
Spectrum
CAGW Opposes Sale of Shared Spectrum in Budget Bill
Conservative watchdog warns reallocating Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum could undercut $88 billion auction windfall.
Briefs
Vivacity Infrastructure Group Appoints Mike Brescio CFO
He worked on a 1,100-mile fiber network through New York City.
