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.'

AI

Lawmakers Warn Robocall Scams Surging as Trump Cuts Enforcement

Scam losses hit $12.5 billion as FTC, DOJ face deep staff cuts.

BEAD

States Hoping for Flexibility in Upcoming BEAD Rules

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told senators Wednesday the new rules would be coming "shortly."

AI

House Panel Divided on 10-Year AI Moratorium

Ranking Democrat Frank Pallone said that fiber-optic deployment under BEAD was 'critical if America wants to continue to lead the world in AI.'

BEAD

Lutnick Promises New Funding Notice for BEAD, Funds Released This Year

Declines to comment on rebidding, or on per-location cost caps

Fiber

Midco Acquires SCI Broadband

Deal will drive further fiber broadband deployment.

fiber optic

T-Mobile Unveils Fiber Home Internet

Wireless network moves toward fiber.

FCC

Simington Announces Early Exit from FCC

Commission to enter 1-1 partisan split with Simington and Starks stepping down

BEAD

North Carolina Reopens Prequalification Window For BEAD Program

BEAD’s future still uncertain.

Community Broadband

Small California City of Fort Bragg Buys Local ISP

Fort Bragg hopes to offer affordable broadband.

New Hampshire

Fidium Brings Fiber Service To Pittsfield, New Hampshire

More than 3,000 homes and businesses gain access to high-speed internet in rural town.

Policyband

Cable One CEO Julie Laulis Retiring by End of 2025

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled to testify today before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science.

BEAD

Second Round of Washington State BEAD Program Draws 202 Applications

The state covered 70 percent of eligible Round Two locations with reliable internet bids.

Kansas

Kansas Governor Announces $43 Million Middle Mile Initiative

Broadband Project will be funded by NTIA.

Funding

Expanding Broadband Fee to Cloud Services Could Slash State GDPs, Study Finds

New study projects major economic fallout if cloud services are required to help fund USF.

Disney

Indiana Court Blocks Cities From Taxing Streaming Services

State court sides with streaming platforms.