Satellite

EU to Approve SES Acquisition of Intelsat, Sources Say

Satellite company still waiting on FCC approval.

Policyband

So Who Gets Simington's FCC Job? GOP Has Deep Policy Bench for Trump's Review

A question out there is whether President Trump even bothers to nominate a Democrat to replace Starks after firing the two Democrats at the FTC.

Fiber

‘A Complete Disaster’: Albuquerque Residents Sound Off on Fiber Construction Damage

Residents and fiber companies shared thoughts on the city’s proposed fiber construction mandates.

Fiber Connect

FBA Survey: Many Smaller ISPs Opt to Own Middle Mile

The group found 70 percent of 38 surveyed ISPs owned and operated their own middle mile.

Kenneth Boswell.

Alabama Urges ISPs For Transparency Ahead Of Deadline

State grows anxious over ISPs' progress.

Infrastructure

Early Communication Key for Avoiding Utility Damage, Experts Say

Municipalities and locating companies can struggle to keep up with large projects, they said.

Rural

Stakeholders Protest Rural Utilities Service Budget Cuts

Loans are 'a win-win situation for rural consumers and American taxpayers' because they are paid back with interest, the groups said.

Digital Inclusion

Sen. Murray Blasts Lutnick on Cuts to Digital Equity Program

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says courts will decide the issue

House Appropriations

Lutnick: New BEAD NOFO Likely Out Friday

Secretary of Commerce vows to get the money out in 2025.

FCC

Republican Majority Derailed as FCC Loses Two Members

Senate to accelerate confirmation of Trump nominee Olivia Trusty following Simington’s surprise exit.

California

Palo Alto Prepares for Fiber Network

Another city opts for fiber broadband.

Digital Inclusion

California Assembly Passes $15-a-Month Internet Bill

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

Funding

Cantwell Pushes Back on Trump’s Bid to Defund Public Broadcasting

Cantwell seeks to protect NPR and PBS

BEAD

Utah, New Mexico and Other Western States Ask Commerce to Minimize Changes to BEAD

'We urge NTIA to continue to allow states and territories to set high-cost thresholds,' the 22 governors wrote.

Energy

Meta Signs 20-Year Deal With Constellation Energy

Tech companies investing in nuclear energy.

Policyband

Lutnick's New BEAD Rules, Coming 'Shortly,' Rile Team Fiber

'Just do the right thing for the American people, let's get the broadband to the people for the most efficient way, and we will put out the money.'