Digital Inclusion
Bridging the Technical Divide for America’s Veterans
Through device access and digital skills training, Tech for Troops equips veterans with tools to rebuild their lives after service.
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mergers
Verizon Pushes 2025 Approval of Frontier Deal, Defends DEI Commitments
The carrier is looking to sell corporate bonds to help fund the acquisition.
Digital Inclusion
Congress Tried Twice to Reduce Prison Phone Rates
The House’s first attempt spelled out detailed limits; the final law left those details to the FCC.
Expert Opinion
Debra Berlyn: Older Adults Can Shop Safely Online This Holiday Season Despite Scams
Scam losses reached a staggering $12.5 billion in 2024 as fraudsters increasingly weaponize AI technology to create sophisticated schemes.
Commerce Department
Record Shutdown Leaves Communications Agencies Strained Despite Senate Action
The shutdown slowed down broadband rollout, telecom licensing, merger activity.
Copyright
Broadband So Important That Even Infringement Needn't Knock Pirates Offline, Cox Says
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Cox v. Sony on Dec. 1.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on December 10, 2025 - AI and BEAD Non-Deployment
The news may pave the way for non-deployment funds to be spent for broadband and AI-related projects.
BEAD
Democratic Wisconsin State Rep. Wants Non-Deployment Funding
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is circulating a bill that would claw back the money, more than $20 billion so far.
Commerce Department
First Responders Back FirstNet Reauthorization as 2027 Sunset Nears
Survey finds 93% of first responders support extending the First Responder Network Authority.
Earnings
Tucows Names New Ting CEO, Makes Progress on Sale
The company's broadband subscriber growth has been missing internal estimates.
Policyband
High Times in Wisconsin – Democrats Running for Governor Support Taxing Weed to Fund Broadband Projects
Candidates Look to Sin Taxes to Accelerate Broadband Deployment. Will the Republican-controlled Legislature in Madison Go Along?
Speedtest.net
Ookla Introduces Device to Help Technicians Fix Wi-Fi Problems Fast
Ookla’s new Speedtest Pulse gives technicians a clearer picture of what’s slowing down your internet.
Data Center
Voters’ Anger at High Electricity Bills and Data Centers Looms Over 2026 Midterms
Communities with fast-rising electric bills or debates over who pays for Big Tech's energy needs are pivotal.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on December 3, 2025 - Satellite Broadband and BEAD
As LEO constellations expand and reliability improves, attention is turning to policy considerations.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on November 26, 2025 - The State of AI: What It Means for Kids
This discussion will explore how AI is redefining education and childhood in the digital age.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on November 19, 2025 - Live from Broadband Nation Expo 2025
This year’s event takes place November 17–19, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.
