Providers are modernizing phone networks from copper to broadband, allowing older adults to keep cherished home numbers with better service.

The challenge is most visible inside brownfield multi-dwelling units (MDUs), where in-building work can represent up to 40 percent of total project time and cost.

The BEAD program faces potential delays as the telecom industry confronts a projected shortage of skilled workers needed to build infrastructure.

The RAIL Act aims to stop railroad companies from blocking broadband expansion with excessive fees and permit delays.

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

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

Hong Kong's weak auction results suggest regulators should favor unlicensed Wi-Fi over mobile licensing.

The merger should be approved as it would benefit consumers through lower prices and infrastructure upgrades without creating monopoly concerns.

Scam losses reached a staggering $12.5 billion in 2024 as fraudsters increasingly weaponize AI technology to create sophisticated schemes.

Local governments must be empowered in communications infrastructure policy to ensure faster disaster recovery.

Despite federal funding efforts, 24 percent of Americans on Tribal lands still lack broadband access, limiting economic opportunity and essential services.

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

This article argues that NextGen TV technology could help local broadcasters compete against Big Tech and preserve independent local journalism.

China won the right to host the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference in Shanghai, giving it home-field advantage in shaping global wireless spectrum regulations.

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

Militaries are embracing low Earth orbit satellites and covert communications as adversaries increasingly jam and intercept traditional radio frequency systems.

As satellite spectrum vanishes, broadcasters must choose: embrace IP distribution now, or watch their delivery infrastructure disappear.

Many fiber builds 'pass construction' but fail operations. A short, boring acceptance package keeps schedules and services intact.

Critics accusing FCC Chairman Brendan Carr of 'jawboning' are misapplying the legal concept established in NRA v. Vullo.

A dashboard for the digital highway from the national non-profit Connected Nation.

When calls fail to connect or are mislabeled as spam, the consequences ripple across balance sheets and customer relationships alike.

Do ownership groups train and expect their staff to report both sides of stories fairly?

Broadband access funding for schools must consider the cyber threats that accompany Internet connectivity.

Disney's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel after FCC threats revealed how media consolidation has left just 6 corporations controlling American mass media.

'The HPE-Juniper merger is an uncomplicated case: It does not substantially lessen competition,' the author writes.

Six questions frame the importance of broadcasting, broadband, and datacasting

The true test for BEAD will lie in whether projects can move from paper to poles without preventable delays.

When Chairman Carr purports to wield the public interest standard against broadcast content, he routinely speaks as though it was a standalone power of the Commission.

As federal digital equity programs wind down, researchers are needed to help build sustainable models that keep communities connected.

Policymakers revisiting the USF must recognize that affordable, reliable Internet access is essential for participation in the startup ecosystem.

Unintended tax law changes now threaten to strip away up to 30% of federal broadband grants, putting rural connectivity at risk.

As cyber threats evolve in sophistication and persistence, organizations must shift from reactive defensive strategies to proactive system-wide resilience.

NTIA has added a secretive new 'Best and Final Offer' step to the $42.5 billion BEAD program, raising concerns it will further cut rural broadband.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Monday he has directed staff to conclude an investigation into EchoStar’s compliance with federal spectrum license obligations.

The dispute over Ligado highlights a clash between the FCC’s spectrum policy decisions and Defense Department’s efforts to block them.

Journalists face daily deadlines, and researchers don’t really even understand the concept of a deadline.

Joel Thayer and Roslyn Layton argue that Universal Service Fund reform will be the next major fight on Capitol Hill.

Leave bill confusion in the 2010s—communications service providers can do more to build trust with customers.

In rural America, fixed wireless access powered by CBRS is delivering fiber-like speeds at a fraction of the cost—and connecting millions who would otherwise be left behind.

Access to devices and resources can connect communities better.

With tariffs set to impact imported hardware vital to U.S. broadband, operators embracing network disaggregation can still minimize costs, boost flexibility and future-proof their networks.

As power outages worldwide expose the fragility of centralized infrastructure, a shift toward decentralized, community-driven networks offers a path to resilience.

The budget law leaves CBRS and 6 GHz unprotected — raising concerns about disruption to Wi-Fi, enterprise and rural broadband services.

As states revisit their broadband plans, scalable middle-mile solutions and built-in resilience take center stage.

As the digital economy becomes increasingly central to daily life and business operations, high-speed internet is essential

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.

Our nation is still in limbo on when, where, and how broadband networks should be deployed

RAIN RFID is a form of Radio Frequency Identification

The FCC concluded that an auction of the 6 GHz band would be unwise, as it would require costly relocation of services

The Supreme Court's decision underscores that real reform must come through legislative, not judicial, channels.

New guidance allows fiber, fixed wireless, satellite, and other technologies compete on a level playing field.

Misleading characterization of satellite broadband as inferior threaten to waste taxpayer dollars and delay universal connectivity

A rural-first approach would address the core equity and produce tangible, far-reaching benefits for all Americans.

How mechanical engineering powers the infrastructure behind 5G, IoT, and beyond

Congress should choose to open more spectrum as shortages crowd airwaves.

Technologies besides fiber often fail to meet Priority Broadband Project requirements, even as defined by the June 6 policy notice.

BEAD’s new policy notice invalidates Final Proposals, prioritizes cost over community, and generates immense sunk costs.

The majority of the global supply of the critical elements is outside the United States.

The Council on National Security will help the FCC articulate a consistent strategy on matters concerning technological innovation and national security.

With appropriate investments in digital infrastructure and human capital, America’s rural regions could play a much larger role in global trade.

Implicit in this structure is a recognition that states and territories are better positioned than the federal government to know what is an appropriate cost threshold for their citizens.

If we want to put America first, we must put Wi-Fi first.

The BEAD program is the product of reasonable policy choices Congress made through bipartisan compromise and consensus.

Some areas that are relatively easier to serve have received multiple rounds of federal investment, while others perpetually remain left behind.

Factories might be coming back. But where are the workers?

The aspects of the program that have been criticized most widely have nothing to do with Democrats’ preference for process over results.

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

In a world in which commissioners may be dismissed at the will of a president, the notion of agency independence, as conventionally understood, no longer holds.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., and a bipartisan group of Senators on Wednesday reintroduced Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act.

NextNav already holds extensive spectrum licenses in the Lower 900 MHz band.

It is essential to reinforce fiber as strategic infrastructure.

Barely 19% of residents in underdeveloped regions have internet access.

If it seems too good to be true, it most likely is!

$3.5B can buy 6.4 million Starlink residential installations. Starlink is a practical short-term stopgap before fiber.

One critical opportunity lies in the modernization and reallocation of government-held spectrum.

AI is only a tool for those who can access it.

Technology empowers incarcerated individuals with access to vocational training

This combination casts doubt on the government's ability to be truly 'technology neutral'.

The BEAD investment offers great hope to rural America where we have been stuck in the digital divide since the beginning of the Internet age.

BEAD should use all technologies, but not all technologies are equal.

But don’t get your hopes up.

No BEAD final proposals have been posted since late 2024, but many are due over the next few months.

Hundreds of millions of people are using mostly text-based AI applications.

In 2024, the United States imported approximately 25% of the world’s fiber optic cables.

Supply chains for fiber optics infrastructure are strained by global disruptions.

Those seeking to eliminate some of the onerous regulations are more likely to bend the ear of the Trump administration.

Policymakers and regulators now have an opportunity to modernize telecom frameworks.

Coral Gables is known as 'The City Beautiful', and that includes technology.

Miami-Dade has been one of the more active counties in the country in addressing the digital enablement needs of the community.

There is a new investment trend aimed at the never-ending desire to make broadband wireless and satellite delivery faster.

The lack of a backup to GPS is one of the U.S.’s biggest national security risks.

Closure can only be achieved through greater adoption  by lower income households.

BABA Act's emphasis on using domestically produced steel is crucial for ensuring the quality, safety, and sustainability of infrastructure projects.

The Quantum Corridor on Chicago's South Side is designed to expand American competitiveness in the 21st century world.

For $849 million, Americans should expect modern data analytics, cost analysis, and competitive auctions to deploy billions of dollars of funding.

In order to convince people of national security threats, policymakers and civil society must point to tangible evidence of potential risk.

Elon Musk's internet satellites have been a game changer for Rural America, but scientists are alarmed by plans to launch thousands more.

Without broadband, smaller towns lose talent, businesses struggle, and economic potential is left untapped.

For the Trump administration, BEAD presents an immediate opportunity to show how cutting bureaucracy can lead to tangible results.

A federal funding freeze risks eroding trust in national broadband initiatives. Here’s how to keep moving forward.