DOGE

Elon Musk Gives Hazy Answers as He Prepares to Wind Down DOGE

'It’s a startup, effectively. A new administration is like a startup,' Musk said.

Benton

Consumer Groups, Rural Carriers Oppose AT&T-UScellular Spectrum Sale

AT&T would need a spectrum ownership cap waived to complete the $1 billion sale.

Broadband Mapping and Data

GAO Flags Gaps in Federal Broadband Coordination and Data Accuracy

Three years after GAO recommendations, federal broadband coordination remains fragmented.

BEAD

Broadband Breakfast Announces ‘Speeding BEAD Summit’ on June 12, 2025

A one-day conference on expediting BEAD in Washington, D.C.

Congress

Senators Press Trusty on FCC Independence, Diversity, and Universal Service

Democrats warn of growing White House influence over regulators.

Digital Inclusion

California Assembly Committee Advances Broadband Affordability, Copper Retirement Bills

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

Expert Opinion

Advancing Full Fiber Investment in Europe: Financing the Path to Universal Connectivity

It is essential to reinforce fiber as strategic infrastructure.

Policyband

Trusty Moves Closer to FCC after Senate Committee Approval

◾ Calif. Inet Affordability Bill Clears Committee ◾ Shentel’s Glo Fiber Keeps Glowing ◾ NCTA, NAB Butt Heads on Deregulation ◾ LFAs Want Cable's Broadband Billions ◾ Frontier Adds 107,000 Fiber Subs

OTI

FCC Flooded With Opposition to NextNav’s GPS Backup Proposal

Groups say reworking 900 MHz band threatens millions of critical devices.

AI

Conservative Activist Robby Starbuck Sues Meta Over AI Responses About Him

Meta's chief public affairs officer apologized for the results shared about the activist.

Earnings

Frontier Adds 107,000 Fiber Subs, More Than Expected

The company's fiber footprint passed 8 million locations.

Briefs

Starlink Waives Equipment Fee in Select Areas With 12-Month Commitment

Musk’s company tries to deal with a pain point.

Fiber

Tariff Concerns Loom Over U.S. Fiber Broadband Expansion, Analyst Warns

Many broadband equipment vendors have increased U.S. operations to comply with Build America, Buy America rules

BEAD

Louisiana Contractor Joins Fiber Providers Urging BEAD Progress

Two BEAD winners urged the Commerce Department to allow the state to move forward last week.

Chips

Senate Panel Advances Trusty’s FCC Nomination

Committee also approves FACT Act and another bipartisan bill impacting FCC operations.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on May 21, 2025 - Locates and Underground Infrastructure Safety

Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of underground infrastructure, public policy, and broadband deployment.