Defense Department
Digital Progress Institute Backs Spectrum Pipeline
The Defense Department has reportedly proposed auctioning CBRS spectrum.
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Policyband
Leader Thune Poised to Nullify Biden FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspots Order Today
◾ Economist Praises Cities That Divest Broadband Networks ◾ Analyst Supino Warns Rural ISPs about Starlink Threat ◾Ajit Pai: China Taking 5G Lead. Why? ◾Broadcasters: FCC Regs Moving TV Sports to Apps
Rural
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Help Rural Communities Access Federal Broadband Funds
The bill would codify the USDA’s existing Broadband Technical Assistance Program.
Infrastructure
Not a Field of Dreams: Infrastructure Leaders Talk Buildout Strategy
At International Telecoms Week, public and private leaders discussed how they choose where, and whether, to build.
Funding
Trump Plan Wants to Cut USDA Broadband Funding
Other broadband resources are doing the job, White House said
Nuclear
Data Center Executives Cool on Nuclear: 'Still a Decade Out'
Operators turn to gas and coal to meet data’s power demands.
Virginia
Virginia Gov. Youngkin Vetoes Bipartisan Data Center Reform Bill
Virginia is known as the 'Data Center Capital of the World.'
Fiber
TDS Sees Small Rise in First Quarter Broadband Subscriptions
ISP blames weather on sub-par fiber passings.
Policyband
Black Friday – Cable One Suffers Massive Wall Street Selloff
◾ TDS Gains 2,800 Broadband Subs ◾ Trump Budget Cuts USDA Broadband Funds ◾ FCC Seeks Comment on LPTV 5G Broadcast Plan ◾ Carr Keeps vMVPD Docket Alive ◾ Youngkin Vetoes Data Center Bill in Virginia
Vermont
Vermont’s Otter Creek CUD Finishes Fiber Expansion, Focuses On Customer Service
Much of Vermont’s $150 million ARPA-based broadband package went toward assisting CUDs
Defense Department
Voters to Decide if the Texas Home of SpaceX Should Become an Official City: Starbase
Most of the 283 people eligible to vote Saturday are employees of SpaceX or connected to the company.
Spectrum
Other Carriers Oppose AT&T-Backed Plan for Public Safety Airwaves
A public safety group proposed increasing power levels in the 4.9 GHz band, which AT&T is set to gain access to.
Public Safety
CCIA: App Store Age Verification Bill Could Expose Sensitive Information
Bill sparked debate on how to keep kids safe online
Energy
New West Va. Law Grants Sweeping Exemptions to Attract Data Centers
No Public Service Commission oversight, no local permitting, no building inspections.
Funding
Trump Targets Public Media in New Executive Order
White House tries to block funding for NPR and PBS
enforcement
Telecom Industry Groups: FCC Can’t Issue Fines After Jarkesy
The agency's chairman has defended its enforcement power.
