Rural
WISPA: Charter Not Renewing Wholesale Contracts
The group said some rural providers would have few other options for middle mile service.
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Wyoming
Wyoming Business Council Faces Possible Dismantling
With the state’s broadband office housed under the council, broadband expansion and deployment may face new oversight.
Policyband
FCC Chairman Carr, Democratic Rep. Matsui Spar on Social Media over TV Equal Time Guidance
Carr: ‘Congress made the decision to prevent covered broadcast TV programs from being used to advance certain partisan political purposes.’
Social Media
TikTok Finalizes Deal to Form New American Version of the App
Donald Trump said he hopes 'that long into the future I will be remembered by those who use and love TikTok.'
Broadband's Impact
Your Guide to the Most Important Broadband Conferences of 2026
Broadband Breakfast has assembled a list of the most important broadband conferences of 2026.
Infrastructure
Nokia Secures Altafiber Contract to Expand Fiber Networks in Ohio and Hawaii
Nokia will deploy 25G PON and advanced optical technologies to support Altafiber’s multi-gig broadband expansion across the Midwest and Hawaii.
Broadband's Impact
NARUC Releases Series to Spur Recruitment for Public Service Careers
The series follows the day to day of several Public Utilities Commission workers in Ohio.
Public Safety
Former FirstNet Authority Board Chairs Don’t Want Changes with Reauthorization
Disagreement on FirstNet’s future is brewing ahead of a Senate hearing next week.
broadband
Willmar City Council Votes to Invest $7.6 Million in Municipal Broadband
The Minnesota city approved a construction bid to begin phase one of a city-owned, open-access broadband network.
Satellite
Satellite Permitting Bill Gains Support
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce joins a growing group of supporters, an attempt to pass similar legislation failed in the House in 2023.
SpaceX
Bezos’s Blue Origin Planning Satellite Broadband Service for Enterprise Customers
The company is planning to begin deployment in late 2027.
California
California Launches Privacy Tool Aimed at Blocking Sale of Personal Data
Platform allows Californians to send a single request to hundreds of data brokers to delete and stop selling personal information.
Texas
Texas to Expand Internet Access and Flood Monitoring With $29M Grant
This investment will support rural communities in Central Texas.
Policyband
Late Night TV Covered by FCC's Equal Time Rules for Candidates, Agency Says in New Policy Reminder
‘Today, the FCC reminded [legacy TV networks] of their obligation to provide all candidates with equal opportunities,’ FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Wednesday on his X feed.
Public Safety
3 Public Safety Communications Measures Clear House Committee With Bipartisanship
All 10 bills passed out of the markup, but measures addressing permitting reform only passed on party-line votes.
Public Safety
Law Enforcement Groups Want More Competition for FirstNet Authority Dollars
Both groups are suing the FCC to prevent FirstNet, operated by AT&T, from accessing more spectrum.
