BEAD
Texas Broadband Office Pushes Back Against SpaceX Favoritism Accusations
The department says claims have been driven by misinformation.
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Earnings
T-Mobile Broadband Adds ‘in the Upper 400,000 Range’
The company was pleased by the FCC's plan to auction 2.7 GHz spectrum in 2028
Antitrust
Trump Nominates FCC Lawyer Adam Candeub to Head Antitrust Division at Justice
Candeub, nominated July 21, requires Senate confirmation.
AI
OpenAI Says Rogue AI Models Broke Free From Human Control. Some See as a 'Warning Shot'
The attack announced this week by OpenAI blamed rogue AI models.
Thomas Regnier
EU Hits Google With $1 Billion Fine Over its Play App Store and Search
The EU continues to enforce digital regulations despite potential backlash from the U.S.
Policyband
Comcast Lost 167,000 Broadband Subs in Second Quarter, Slightly Worse Than Expected
Streamer Peacock posted its first‑ever quarterly profit, with EBITDA of $189 million and 2 million paid subscriber additions to reach 48 million
Expert Opinion
Samantha Schartman: AI Will Widen the Digital Divide — Cross-Sector Co-Investment Could Provide a Bridge
We need new ways to fund programs, and the Alt Funding Field Guide makes the case that digital inclusion creates economic value
FCC
FCC Approves Upper C-Band Plan, Opening 160 MHz for Wireless Auction
The proceeding required extensive coordination with wireless carriers, satellite operators, broadcasters, and aviation stakeholders
Wireless
AT&T Fixed Wireless Back in New York
The carrier had pulled the service over the state’s Affordable Broadband Act
Wireless
Ookla: T-Mobile Receives Best Mobile Network in First Half of 2026
The ISP was also awarded fastest mobile and 5G networks
BEAD
State Broadband Chiefs Await Guidance on $21 Billion of Remaining BEAD Funds
Four state broadband directors, still awaiting federal guidance on billions in remaining BEAD funds, speak at Broadband Breakfast Live Online event.
Congress
House Committee Approves Package to Address Data Centers’ Growing Energy Demands
Bills aimed at modernizing the nation’s grid for AI data centers advance to the full House
BEAD
Senate Commerce Clears Bill Requiring BEAD Project Dashboard
NTIA would have to publish states’ semiannual reports
Fiber
Knowing State Laws Helps Fiber Companies Work With Railroads, Expert Says
Eagle 1 Resources CEO stressed the need to understand laws governing railroad crossings
Earnings
AT&T Beats on Fiber, Fixed Wireless Additions
The carrier expects its $23 billion EchoStar spectrum deal to close this month and is still not interested in a SpaceX MVNO
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