Ted Lieu, D-Calif., said state rules not ideal, but unavoidable until Congress sets baseline protections.

The state would spend most of its $1.86 billion allocation, and about 44 percent of its 339,000 eligible locations would get fiber.

Local governments warned wildfire regions need stronger resiliency protections.

BREAKING: White House action could have dramatic impact on the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program

Southern states accounted for 26 of the nation’s AI clusters.

The Council adopted a multi-year Open Access program to deliver county-wide high-speed connectivity.

Critics warn federal preemption efforts exceed agency authority and statutory limits.

Establishing Best Practices for U.S. State Broadband Program Accountability

Bill would amend the Communications Act to formally include Tribal communities in universal service.

The state said NTIA requested it hold off on publishing the document.

Researchers cite what they say is nearly 90% duplication

OpenAI's safety oversight is led by a four-person committee chaired by computer scientist Zico Kolter, who can delay product launches if safety concerns aren't addressed.

Backed by cities, utilities, and broadband groups statewide

Scott Wiener brings AI and broadband policy credentials into high-stakes San Francisco race.

Fiber cuts and related acts can paralyze critical operations, creating cascading disruptions that may affect millions of citizens simultaneously.

To protect economic and public safety interests, regulators, legislators, law enforcement, municipalities, and communications providers must work together.

The tech group said age consent rules compel and restrict lawful speech.

Verizon told the FCC it would roll back diversity initiatives to gain approval to acquire Frontier.

More than 15,000 network attacks were logged, but major incidents went uncounted.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1414 into law Friday.

The state would get fiber to about 51 percent of its BEAD locations, with 22 percent in line for satellite.

California becomes the first state to regulate ad volume on streaming platforms.

Despite assurances of safety from proponents, some places in New York are enacting moratoriums on these systems.

The law requires AI companies to disclose safety protocols for their most advanced models and report safety incidents to the state within 15 days.

South Dakota also posted its draft plan Friday, bringing the total to 45 states.

NTIA also approved a further extension for California to submit its plan to the agency.

California utility regulators are scrutinizing the deal.

Three-year pilot adds internet subsidies to the state’s phone discount program.

Lone Star State wanted until Nov. 21.

The state now has until October 2, rather than September 4, to submit its final proposal.

State panel denies Musk for a second time.

Taxpayers funding the broadband project.

Dispute at FCC over spectrum interference continues.

Fiber footprint keeps expanding.

Verizon has until July 30 to respond to assertions it may be violating California law

State lawmaker points finger at the Trump administration.

Could broadband damage pose a national security threat?

Amendments degrade the bill’s speed definitions, weaken the CPUC's ability to hold large telecoms accountable, and creates new financial risks for municipal providers.

ISP still subject to financial penalties in the Cornhusker State

Top Republicans, including Sen. Blackburn and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, oppose AI moratorium in reconciliation bill

Elon Musk's X challenges the state's rules for hate speech and content moderation

Another city opts for fiber broadband.

The act could save Californians $1 billion annually, but ISPs worry about costs

Fort Bragg hopes to offer affordable broadband.

City seeks to bring broadband internet to up to 2,500 households

Company promises first connections to occur this year

The provision is tucked into the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s sweeping markup, would be a major boon to the AI industry.

There are a variety of technologies to consider for environments where fiber isn't a viable option

A similar affordability law went into effect in New York earlier this year.

'I’m happy there is an effort to hold OpenAI to its mission that does not involve Elon Musk,' said an AI pioneer Wednesday.

First hearing is scheduled for April 30.

Free State Foundation’s Seth Cooper says California and Massachusetts bills could violate the Fifth Amendment

BEAD bids are rolling in across Utah, Rhode Island, New York, Nebraska, and Alabama.

Agricultural connectivity requirements differ fundamentally from residential broadband needs

Officials say the first phase of the city’s network will install over 100,000 feet of new fiber optic cable.

Canada’s westernmost territory halts use of Elon Musk’s satellite service, ends presence on X, and pulls Tesla rebates in protest.

New Mexico, Hawaii report strong provider interest as more states move to prepare final proposals.

New report finds affordability mandate would cut less than 1% from top ISPs’ revenues.

New text lays out speed, eligibility, and reporting rules under the proposed California Affordable Home Internet Act.

‘With the N.Y. bill litigated, we just need to craft a bill more suited to Vermont,' Morrow said.

After Supreme Court upholds New York’s $15 Internet law, Tasha Boerner said she ‘looks forward to sharing her legislation soon.'

State set to receive nearly $2 billion from NTIA.

A group of 22 states – including Massachusetts and California – supported New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office.

States are exploring new approaches to maintain broadband affordability for low-income households.

Met with local officials to discuss relief efforts

The Institute for Local Self Reliance is hosting a forum – 'Consider Affordable Broadband State-By-State' – on Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Massachusetts is advancing legislation to provide $15 monthly broadband service to low-income residents.

Broader GOP signals suggest major changes ahead for Biden-era connectivity programs.

N.Y. to enforce law mandating $15 and $20 Internet plans for low-income residents.

What if the FAA lost oversight of Delta and American Airlines? she asks.

States, cities, and private providers led the charge as federal broadband affordability efforts falter.

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to rescind President Joe Biden’s sweeping AI executive order.

Webinars will begin on Dec. 3, 2024.

Surge in network vandalism and theft prompt industry push for tougher laws protecting communications infrastructure.

Included is $25 million to help the City Of Huntington Park provide free Wi-Fi for all city residents.

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Placerville 'strikes gold' with $20 million broadband project.

Twenty-three states choose to regulate their own pole attachment processes.

Funds will come from the NTIA's State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program

CPUC also awarded $172 million to get fiber to 56,000 locations.

'I do not believe this is the best approach to protecting the public from real threats posed by the technology.'

The investment in the cooperative could be a game-changer for rural connectivity in the Golden State.

What was once largely a public-sector initiative is now attracting billions in private investment capital.

More than a third of the 700 communities served by municipal broadband do so with an open access network.

More than 17,000 additional CWA workers are stiking against AT&T Southeast.

Two federal efforts aimed at protecting children online have stalled as Congress went on a six-week recess without a vote.

On August 30, CPUC officials formally approved both a third and fourth round of FFA broadband funding.

The proposed law demands rigorous safeguards for AI systems that pose the highest risks.

California approved $237 million in grants; Ohio greenlit $94 million.

Pending approval, the money will go to 10 projects connecting 32,000 residents.

The partnership will expand fiber networks across five cities in four states.

California urges submissions for challenges.

The program's fourth round of funding will connect 170,000 locations.

It included recommendations to federal agencies, online platforms and parents.

The challenge phase will begin on July 16.

The state's challenge phase will last 30 days.

Nevada is the first state to receive Digital Equity State Capacity Grant funds.

The state had the highest average number of complaints to the FCC about internet per 100,000 broadband serviceable locations.

The bill requires social media platforms to cease using algorithms for children's online accounts.

CPUC received over 5,000 public comments in opposition to AT&T's plan to replace landlines with cellular service.

The city has an average download speed of 6.5 Gbps, claims the report.