ReConnect

ReConnect Funding Restored in FY2027 USDA Bill

House breaks with USDA request on rural broadband funding

Earnings

Charter Down 120,000 Broadband Subs

CEO Chris Winfrey is open to more cable consolidation.

E-Rate

80 Groups Oppose FCC E-Rate Bidding Portal

Groups warn proposal could add burdens and deter participation.

AI

Trump Administration Vows Crackdown on Chinese Companies 'Exploiting' AI Models Made in US

The Trump administration vowed to crack down on Chinese firms extracting capabilities from U.S. AI models, as a bipartisan House bill advanced to sanction such attacks.

Expert Opinion

Abe Salander and Zeb Zankel: Real Estate and Commercial Strategies for Monetizing Dark Fiber

Electric utilities have a rare opportunity to monetize their existing fiber infrastructure amid surging demand from AI data centers and federal broadband programs.

Data Center

Ossoff Probes Energy Impact of AI Data Centers in Georgia

Senator questions whether companies’ pledges to pay their own way are credible and enforceable.

Data Center

Seattle Mayor Considers Data Center Moratorium

More than 54,000 emails were sent to Seattle City Council members urging the ban.

Data Center

Alaska Pushes for Data Center Investment

State plans gas pipeline and fiber expansion to attract developers seeking lower costs and new sites.

Policyband

LightShed Partners Asks, How Important Is NFL to Free TV? 'No Other Programming Matters'

Wall Street analysts predict networks may cut or shift more entertainment content to streaming

Satellite

FCC Denies Satellite Firms' Requests for Spectrum Access

The agency said it wanted to avoid uncertainty for current satellite occupants

Data Center

‘Beneficiary Pays’ Model Gains Traction With Lawmakers

Unclear cost allocation has led some states to oppose data center and transmission projects.

BEAD

Little Talk of BEAD at Lutnick’s House Hearing

He did not repeat his goal of non-deployment guidance ‘over the next two months,’ which he told senators Wednesday.

Data Center

Data Centers Drive High-Skilled Jobs, Officials Say

The industry supports specialized careers and local economic growth, despite perceptions of limited employment.

Data Center

Data Center Industry Slammed Over Messaging

Public misconceptions about data centers are fueling opposition, Rep. Jay Obernolte said.

GCI Liberty

Alaska’s GCI Acquiring Quintillion

Grain Management has owned Quintillion since February 2024.

Public Safety

FirstNet Showcases Disaster Response Network

Officials said the public safety network is adapting to more frequent and severe disasters.