FCC
Streaming Industry Pushes Back on Extending CALM Act to Online Video
Streaming association says that the streaming ad environment is different from cable's.
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Big Tech
Meta CEO Zuckerberg Considered Spinning Off Instagram in 2018, Email Says
In the 2018 email, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said 'there is a non-trivial chance' Meta could be forced to spin off Instagram.
Benton
In ‘Delete’ Docket, Advocates Want Improvements to Lifeline, E-Rate and Local Control
Public interest groups say the FCC should modernize, not dismantle, key programs.
Infrastructure
Judge Orders Federal Agencies to Spend Billions on Infrastructure and Energy
A Trump executive order put projects funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and 2022 Inflation Reduction Act on hold.
BEAD
WISPA CEO: BEAD Maps Still Imperfect
David Zumwalt said the group wants a chance to dispute some challenge process results.
Briefs
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Broadband Theft and Vandalism
The bill would amend federal criminal law to explicitly include broadband facilities under protections for communications infrastructure
Pole Attachments
USTelecom Urges FCC to Reject 'One-Size-Fits-All' Pole Rules
The group warned that prescriptive rules would risk undermining broadband deployment
BEAD
Senators From Both Parties Press Roth on BEAD Changes
The nominee to head the NTIA said she would consult with stakeholders if a per-location spending cap came up.
Big Tech
Public Knowledge Pushes for Digital Platform Regulator
Proposal weighs feasibility of creating an independent commission, executive agency, or standards body.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on April 30, 2025 - Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Wi-Fi
Technologies like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi have changed how Americans access the internet.
Big Tech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Takes Stand in Historic Antitrust Trial
The trial could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups Meta bought more than a decade ago.
Broadband's Impact
Trade Groups Ask FCC to Loosen Engineer Certification, Broadband Label Rules
The agency had requested input on rules it could consider repealing.
Energy
Confusion Reigns After Trump Exempts Electronics From New Tariff Regime
Trump administration officials have also indicated that additional, sector-specific tariffs targeting electronics are on the way.
West Virginia
West Virginia Passes Law to Attract Data Centers, Advance Energy Infrastructure
The bill establishes programs to attract high-impact industrial projects
New York
Hochul Launches $5M Grant Program to Improve Wireless Coverage Across New York
State plans on three grants with awards between $1 million and $2 million each.
Antitrust
Meta Faces Antitrust Trial That Could Force It to Break Off Instagram, WhatsApp
The looming antitrust trial will be the first big test of President Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission’s ability to challenge Big Tech.
