New Mexico
New Mexico Sends $10M Broadband Assistance Bill to Governor
The measure would establish a low-income subsidy program, with up to $45 million authorized in future years.
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Policyband
YouTube's 'Antenna Man' Says Roku TV Burying Free TV Stations Deep Inside the Channel Guide
‘The FCC should require TV manufacturers to include a ‘local TV’ button on the remote to provide users easy access to local channels from an antenna,' Tyler Kleinle said.
Spectrum
FAA Rules could Hinder Upper C-band Use, Mobile Industry Fears
The aviation industry backed the FAA’s proposed rules.
California
Newsom Appoints John Reynolds to Head California PUC
Christine Harada also joins as newest commissioner, while current CPUC President Alice Reynolds steps down.
FCC
FCC Withdraws Four Product Test Lab Approvals Citing Control by ‘Foreign Adversary’
The agency acted based on concerns the China-based labs had ties to the Chinese government.
Boston
Boston Urges FCC To Preserve Broadband Price Transparency Rules
City says affordability remains primary barrier to internet adoption
California
Research Experts Claim CPUC Broadband Competition Report to be Misleading
The CPUC’s claim that increased broadband competition could save Californians $1 billion is facing pushback.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Industry, Consumer Groups Still at Odds over Broadband Nutrition Labels
Consumer Reports found 30 percent of shoppers recalled seeing the labels since they went into effect.
Fiber
Fiber Seen as Critical Infrastructure for AI-Driven Data Center Expansion
A new report argues fiber is central to the next phase of U.S. data center expansion.
AI
Nuclear Power a Distant Solution to Data Center Needs
Experts say nuclear power's potential to meet surging AI data center energy demand remains years away, held back by high costs and lengthy regulatory hurdles.
BEAD
Digital Skills, Workforce Development Takes Center Stage at BEAD Listening Session
The second round of public comments included support for removing ed-tech from K-12 schools
Policyband
‘I Support That Transaction’ – FCC Chairman Carr Ready to Approve Nexstar-TEGNA Deal
Will he waive the 39% cap? 'Stay tuned,' Carr tells reporters Wednesday
Subsea Cables
Fiona Beck: Creating a Red Carpet, Not Red Tape, for Subsea Cables
Bermuda has become a model for subsea cable investment by streamlining its permitting process to just 70 business days.
Spectrum
Carr Advisor Wants More Study on CBRS Usage
‘How do we gauge success in a way that’s quantitative?’
Michelle Lujan Grisham
New Mexico Senate Approves $45 Million for Broadband Affordability
SB 152 would create a state-run, low-income broadband assistance program funded through the state’s rural universal service fund.
BEAD 2026
Rep. Greg Landsman to Speak at BEAD Implementation Summit
Keynotes join panels: State broadband roundtable, technology choices in BEAD, using remaining BEAD funds, and capital constraints on financing
