BEAD
‘One Word: Yikes’: Broadband Leaders Blast BEAD Rule Changes
Experts warn of lawsuits, chilling effect on fiber participation, and favor toward satellite
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Policyband
Altafiber Files FCC Retrans Complaint Against Nexstar in Ohio Tying Dispute
Some states are in denial, going through their stages of grief. But not West Virginia, which will likely receive $1.2 billion from the $42.45 billion BEAD fund by the end of the year.
Estlink
Finland Accuses Russia-Linked Vessel in Damage of Undersea Cable in Baltic Sea
The Eagle S is flagged in the Cook Islands, has been described as part of Russia’s shadow fleet of fuel tankers.
AI
New Hampshire Jury Acquits Consultant Behind AI Robocalls Mimicking Biden on All Charges
Kramer argued that the primary was a meaningless straw poll, and therefore the state’s voter suppression law didn’t apply.
BEAD
House Dems Don’t Want BEAD Money Conditioned on AI Moratorium
They said the provision would violate the Byrd rule.
Starlink
Starlink Ending Free Equipment Promotion
Elon Musk’s LEO began the promotion in April.
Spectrum
Cantwell Opposed to Senate GOP’s Spectrum Language
She cited concerns about protecting airplane altimeters and military systems.
BEAD
Rep. Bob Latta: Ohio Needs Broadband
Lawmaker asks for insight on achieving broadband goals.
USF
USF Working Group Relaunched
The fund's contribution factor will decrease slightly to 36 percent for the third quarter.
Copyright
AI Chatbots Need More Books, and These Libraries are Opening Their Stacks
Nearly one million books in 254 languages published as early as the 15th century are part of a Harvard University collection being released to AI researchers Thursday.
Policyband
Thune Moves to Provide FCC's Carr with GOP Majority – Trusty Confirmation Possible by Wednesday
The Senate Commerce Committee approved Trusty's nomination in a bipartisan 21-7 vote on April 30.
BEAD
Rep. Houchin: We Need 'Smarter and Faster Rollout of the BEAD Program'
Author of Rural Broadband Protection Act vows to expedite BEAD, in keynote address at Speeding BEAD Summit.
BEAD
Putting 'Visceral' Reactions Aside, State Broadband Officers Plan to Make BEAD Work
Do states and providers have more flexibility, or less, under NTIA's Broadband Equity Access and Deployment restructuring notice?
BEAD
WISPA: Make Sure Reported Unlicensed Coverage is Up to Date
Unlicensed fixed wireless providers have a chance to make their coverage areas ineligible for BEAD funding.
Policyband
Senate Commerce Dems Want Vote on Big Spectrum Bill. Chairman Cruz: Sorry, Not Happening
FTC: Alvaro Bedoya, a Democratic FTC Commissioner fired in March by President Trump, resigned on June 9.
BEAD
States Looking to Ensure Participation in New BEAD Rounds
New BEAD rules require an additional, expedited round of bidding in every state.
