Chips

Taiwan's AI-Powered Economy Soars in the Shadow of Bubble Fears and China Threats

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang describes Taiwan as the 'center of the world's computer ecosystem.'

permitting

Bill Requiring Interior and USDA to Study Broadband Barriers Clears House Natural Resources

The bill aims to accelerate broadband deployment on federal lands.

Earnings

Optimum Down 62,000 Subscribers, But Earnings Growth Returns

The network said it reached goals in fiber, mobile and video subscribers, while continuing to face debt challenges.

Satellite

Compromise Amendment Allows Satellite Bill to Clear Senate Committee

Concerns raised at the Feb. 3 markup hearing led to additional discussions and an agreement that moved the bill out of committee.

BEAD

Panelists Say BEAD’s Real Test Is Adoption, Not Infrastructure

The panel was focused on making the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program a success

Wireless

CTIA Reiterates Opposition to FCC Prison Jamming Plan

Carr said last year the FCC could interpret the Communications Act as declaring contraband prison phones 'unauthorized communications'

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on February 18, 2026 - AI, Nuclear Power and Data Centers

As AI-driven data centers strain the grid and tech companies turn to nuclear power, can utilities and policymakers scale energy infrastructure fast enough?

SpaceX

Amazon Satellites to Get Boost from Launch of Ariane 64, Europe's Most Powerful Rocket

EU's space program will launch the powerful version of the Ariane 6, with 32 Amazon Leo satellites for its broadband constellation.

Policyband

GCI's Alaska Subsea Fiber Breaks Start to Pile Up and Cost Money

Two fiber breaks in December will cost the company millions to repair. The latest one in Deering will take months to fix because the presence of thick ice will block repair crew access until summer.

NTIA

How to Spend $21B? Permitting Reform, Middle Mile, 5G, Digital Literacy and Public Safety

Sprawling NTIA listening session brings in 1,300 viewers, nearly 50 commenters; webinar to be repeated next Wednesday

Earnings

T-Mobile Launches AI-Powered Live Translate Built Into Calls

T-Mobile is expecting 15 million fixed wireless broadband customers by 2030. It had 558,000 net broadband additions in Q4.

Greenland

Greenland’s Security Problem? Chinese Telecom Equipment, Says Danish Expert

Trump's Greenland gambit exposed Denmark's failures and Europe's dangerous reliance on Chinese telecom equipment across NATO infrastructure, a consultant said.

Social Media

Google, Meta, Push Back on Addiction Claims in Landmark Social Media Trial

Jurors in the case got their first glimpse into what will be a lengthy trial.

NTIA

Virginia Broadband Leader: How I Deal With ISPs Attempting to Change Contracts

She added that she would be tuning into the NTIA’s listening session on Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Policyband

Sen. Kennedy to Lutnick: 'Why Don't You Just Use ... Starlink?'

'Why don’t you just do that? And do it across America and save a bunch of money," the Louisiana Republican said.

AI

Author of California AI Legislation Calls Trump Executive Order 'Outrageous'

Wiener explains that his landmark state AI legislation faced backlash and roadblocks, but ultimately is a win for AI regulation.