Washington
State Audit Flags Gaps in Washington’s Digital Equity Strategy
Washington lacks a comprehensive statewide digital equity plan and clear leadership, the state auditor’s office found.
Sergio Romero
Reporter Sergio Romero attended Brigham Young University and studied Anthropology. He examined cultural dynamics and technological change, including research on Korean society. He's interested in how AI and data centers will influence broadband.
Wisconsin
Madison, Wis. Joins Growing List of Cities Pausing Data Center Development
The city has enacted a one-year moratorium on new large data center construction.
digital
European Commission Opens Proceedings for Google to Comply with Digital Markets Act
U.S. tech firms warn uneven implementation across member states complicates compliance.
Chips
Lawmakers Urge Faster Tech Investment as U.S. Competes With China
U.S. lawmakers warned that delays in regulation, infrastructure, and research funding weaken American leadership.
Vermont
Welch Calls Broadband Essential for Rural Opportunity at Vermont Statehouse
The senator met with state and local leaders in Montpelier to discuss federal priorities aimed at strengthening rural communities.
Comcast
Comcast Agrees to $117.5 Million Settlement Over 2023 Data Breach
The proposed settlement provides cash payments and identity protection services to 31 million customers affected by the cyberattack.
Infrastructure
Nokia Secures Altafiber Contract to Expand Fiber Networks in Ohio and Hawaii
Nokia will deploy 25G PON and advanced optical technologies to support Altafiber’s multi-gig broadband expansion across the Midwest and Hawaii.
broadband
Willmar City Council Votes to Invest $7.6 Million in Municipal Broadband
The Minnesota city approved a construction bid to begin phase one of a city-owned, open-access broadband network.
California
California Launches Privacy Tool Aimed at Blocking Sale of Personal Data
Platform allows Californians to send a single request to hundreds of data brokers to delete and stop selling personal information.
Energy
Virginia’s Gov. Spanberger Targets Energy Costs as Power Demand Surges
‘Virginians are paying far too much,’ Spanberger said in her inaugural address.
Elissa Slotkin
Senate Bill Would Reauthorize USDA Middle-Mile Broadband Program
House companion bill introduced in August remains in committee
Data Center
Energy Leaders Say Permitting Reform Key to Powering AI, Data Centers, and Broadband
Panelists raised concerns about lagging U.S. energy infrastructure amid growing AI demand.
China
Senators Push App Disclosure Rules Tied to Foreign Adversaries
App ID Act would require websites and apps to disclose foreign ownership or data storage.
Data Center
Partnership Targets Low-Latency AI at Internet Exchange Points
Platform offers a capital-efficient and scalable alternative to centralized AI data centers.
last mile
New York Opens $36 Million for Open Access, Municipal Broadband
Applications from interested providers will be accepted through April 30.
Canada
Lawmakers Warn Digital Trade Rules Will Shape U.S. AI Leadership
Lawmakers targeted foreign digital services taxes, data localization mandates, and weakened patent enforcement
