Commerce

U.S. Government Helped U.S. Firms Sell Tech Used for Surveillance in China: AP

Tech companies have successfully lobbied against restrictions on selling advanced technology to China despite national security and human rights concerns.

Policyband

Turmoil in Arkansas over Financial Strength of Top BEAD Grant Winner

Arkansas State Broadband Director Glen Howie Vowed to Keep a Close Eye on the Finances of Hometown Internet

FCC

Shutdown Likely to Pare Back FCC’s November Meeting

Commissioners clash over whether to continue votes as most FCC staff remain furloughed.

GPS

SIA, Bull Moose Project Clash over Alleged China Links in GPS Backup Debate

A security trade association is denying claims of Chinese ties in the GPS backup fight

Infrastructure

NCTA CEO: U.S. Must Strengthen Internet Infrastructure to Win Global AI Race

“If China takes the lead on any kind of internet infrastructure, it will soon take the lead on AI, too,” Gardner warned.

Earnings

Frontier Adds 133,000 Fiber Subs

The fiber operator's $20 billion acquisition by Verizon is awaiting final regulatory approval.

Digital Inclusion

FCC Adopts Higher Rate Caps for Prison Phone Service

The agency also proposed satellite licensing changes.

FCC

FCC Moves to Scale Back Broadband Label Requirements

The commission also moved to delete nearly 400 'outdated' regulations from rulebooks.

AI

Elon Musk Warns He May Leave Tesla If $1 Trillion Pay Package Isn’t Approved

Musk said he won’t build Tesla’s 'robot army' without stronger voting control over the company.

SpaceX

Ookla: Digital Divide Narrowed in 33 States

South Dakota ranked No. 1 in Starlink-delivered broadband speeds

Policyband

John Malone Files to Take Majority Control of GCI Liberty in Alaska

Libertarian cable TV pioneer would control a company that derives 42% of annual revenue from a single source − the FCC’s $8.5 billion Universal Service Fund

Fiber

Verizon Partners with Tillman's Eaton Fiber to Reach New Markets

The move follows similar ventures by AT&T and T-Mobile.

Senate Judiciary

As Judges Admit AI Drafted Faulty Orders, Sen. Grassley Demands Oversight

Senator said the courts must prohibit machines from writing the law.

Congress

California State Senator Eyes Pelosi’s House Seat

Scott Wiener brings AI and broadband policy credentials into high-stakes San Francisco race.

West Virginia

West Virginia Becomes 12th State to Launch Digital IDs in Apple Wallet

Residents can now verify their identity using an iPhone or Apple Watch.

White House

Comcast, T-Mobile Among White House’s List of Ballroom Donors

The Trump adminstration is reportedly opposed to Comcast scooping up part of Wanrer Bros. Discovery.