AT&T
AT&T Marks 150 Years Since First Telephone Call
The company plans to spend $250 billion on its networks over the next 5 years.
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5G Wireless
8 Years After Its Founding at Mobile World Congress, Can Open RAN Scale?
Although it didn’t originate that way, O-RAN has become seen as an ‘anti-Huawei’ alliance. It stands to gain as U.S. and Europe are mandating removal of Chinese telecom equipment
light poles
Wireless Industry: Light Poles Covered Under Pole Access Rules
CTIA says clearer access rights would speed 5G deployment
BEAD 2026
More Speakers, Sponsors Confirmed for BEAD Implementation 2026
The BEAD Implementation Summit 2026 is set for March 18 at the National Press Club, from 12 Noon ET to 5 p.m. ET.
Spectrum
Roth: NTIA Wants ‘Outcome-Driven’ Non-Deployment Spending
House Democrats want a briefing 'immediately' on the issue.
Satellite
Amazon LEO Asks FCC to Deny SpaceX’s Spaced-Based Data Center Proposal
SpaceX has been researching the feasibility of space-based data centers.
Sparklight
Cable One’s Sparklight Launches Mobile Service with Free Line Promotion
The company's offer could encourage broadband customers to bundle mobile with home internet service.
Wireless
Verizon Closes Starry Acquisition
New Street foresees a deceleration in fixed wireless growth.
EU
As 6G Approaches, European Commission Bets Millions on Continental Tech Leadership
Two of the three dominant global mobile equipment vendors are European, the partnership's governing board chair said.
Policyband
DIRECTV Claims Nexstar Needs to Provide FCC with Economic Data Supporting TEGNA Deal
The satellite TV operator says Nexstar withheld from FCC certain economic studies it provided the Justice Department. Nexstar had no comment
Michigan
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Letting Voters Elect Utility Regulators
Supporters said electing commissioners would give residents more influence over electricity rates and energy policy.
NTIA
NTIA Responds to Study Suggesting BEAD Flaw Could Lose Billions to Small ISPs
ACLP said some ISPs may have more than they could handle in broadband deployment.
Spectrum
Licensed, Unlicensed Interests Still at Odds on Key Band Ahead of WRC
They disagree on whether the U.S. should advocate for mobile use in the 7 GHz band.
Cybersecurity
Trump’s Cyber Strategy Prioritizes Protection Against ‘Foreign Adversaries’
Cyber Director Sean Cairncross says the administration wants stronger AI security and fewer regulatory burdens on tech companies.
Digital Equity Act
Trump Wants Court to Toss Suit Trying to Protect Digital Equity Act
The dismissal alleges that the district court is an improper venue for NDIA to challenge grant cancellations.
AI
Anthropic Sues Trump Administration Seeking to Undo 'Supply Chain Risk' Designation
Anthropic filed two separate lawsuits Monday, one in California federal court and another in the federal appeals court in Washington
