Policyband
West Virginia Republican Wants Common Carrier Rules for Broadband ISPs
State regulators would require ISPs to provide safe, adequate, and reliable service to customers under just, fair, and reasonable terms and conditions.
Ted Hearn
Ted Hearn is Contributing Editor for Broadband Breakfast. He is also Editor and Publisher of Policyband, a new website dedicated to comprehensive coverage of the broadband communications market.
Policyband
Roth Ready to Talk — NTIA to Host 'Virtual Listening Session' on BEAD's Remaining $20 Billion
The plan is to gather input from stakeholders to inform NTIA's future planning and policy development regarding the use of 'nondeployment’ funds.
Policyband
Analyst Supino Expects Starlink to Start Taking Share from Cable ISPs
Wolfe Research analyst sees Starlink adding 1.1 million U.S. subscribers per year.
Policyband
Comcast to Pay $117.5 million to Settle Data Breach Case
The settlement covers 31.7 million people in the U.S. and territories whom Comcast notified about the 2023 breach
Policyband
FCC Chairman Carr, Democratic Rep. Matsui Spar on Social Media over TV Equal Time Guidance
Carr: ‘Congress made the decision to prevent covered broadcast TV programs from being used to advance certain partisan political purposes.’
Policyband
Late Night TV Covered by FCC's Equal Time Rules for Candidates, Agency Says in New Policy Reminder
‘Today, the FCC reminded [legacy TV networks] of their obligation to provide all candidates with equal opportunities,’ FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Wednesday on his X feed.
Policyband
Irate Sen. Rand Paul Ready to Strip YouTube's Legal Immunity over Controversial Maduro Video
Self-Described 'Libertarian/Conservative' to Pursue Legislation That Would Remove Sec. 230 Protections after a YouTube Video Led to Death Threats Against the Lawmaker
People
Ted Hearn: An Appreciation of Rocco Commisso
Rocco's personal history was compelling and heroic for its rags-to-riches, only-in-America quality and charm
Policyband
Mediacom Leader Rocco Commisso Dies at 76
Funeral Services Will Be Held Tomorrow at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan at 10 a.m. ET
Policyband
Cogeco's Breezeline Expects to Grow U.S. Broadband Subscribers Starting in a Few Quarters
Cogeco executives voiced confidence in a sustained upward subscriber trend after slashing broadband sub losses in the most recent quarter.
Policyband
Key House Republicans Back FCC Relaxation of TV Station Ownership Rules
Reps. Guthrie, Hudson call for looser limits on TV station ownership, supporting the agenda of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and helping with Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of TV station owner TEGNA
Policyband
Comcast to Sen. Warren – White House Ballroom Donation On the Level
'... That the donation has anything to do with a potential transaction involving Warner Brothers Discovery is categorically false,’ said Comcast outside counsel Michael Bopp at Gibson Dunn
Policyband
Japan's SoftBank Would Take Ownership of Cable ISP WOW! with Buyout of DigitalBridge Group
In a little-noticed deal just before New Year, Tokyo-based Softbank Group Announced the Purchase of DigitalBridge Group Two Days Before DigitalBridge Became Majority Owner of WideOpenWest (WOW!)
Policyband
Apple, Google Pressured to Ban Musk’s X, Grok Apps over AI-Generate Sexual Content
Senate Democrats Luján, Wyden, and Markey demand action in response to 'the most heinous type of content imaginable' – sexualized images of women and children
Policyband
Paramount Skydance Blasts Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal on Capitol Hill, but Did Anyone Notice?
Makan Delrahim, Paramount Skydance's top lawyer, submitted fiery testimony to a House Judiciary panel that was posted after a hearing called 'Full Stream Ahead: Competition and Consumer Choice'
Policyband
FCC Chairman Carr to Hold Vote Expanding Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band
'The FCC will help deliver faster, more affordable wireless services and enable a new generation of devices, from AR and VR to innovative smart technologies,' Carr said ahead of Jan. 29 Vote
