Megan Janicki
Libraries Warn Federal Cuts Could Undo Digital Inclusion Gains
Officials say agency funding underpins broadband and workforce access.
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Digital Divide
Advocates Warn Broadband Gains at Risk Without Sustainable Consumer Subsidy
Panel links ACP lapse to rising disconnections and affordability strain.
Free Speech
Trusty Warns FCC Must ‘Walk Carefully’ on Broadcast Regulation
Citing the FCC’s obligations to maintain public interest in broadcasting, Trusty struck a tone similar to Chairman Brendan Carr.
Spectrum
Frequency Forward Wants FCC Hearing on Musk's China Ties
The group said the agency shouldn't approve SpaceX's latest spectrum deal without such a hearing.
Earnings
Charter Loses 109,000 Broadband Subscribers
The cable giant said competition from fixed wireless and fiber isn’t letting up.
AI
Mistake-Filled Legal Briefs Show the Limits of Relying on AI Tools at Work
Judges around the world are seeing error-riddled legal briefs that were generated with the help of artificial intelligence.
Policyband
Starlink Shrinking Broadband Performance Gap between Rich and Poor, Researchers Find
'Starlink shows great promise in terms of equity,' Carnegie Mellon University Researchers Claim.
Oregon
Panel Ties Broadband Affordability to Workforce and AI Readiness
New York’s internet policy illustrates state-driven affordability reform.
BEAD
State Broadband Leaders Frustrated by Federal Changes to BEAD Program
States like Kentucky are including less fiber (58%) than in earlier BEAD proposals (85%).
AI
Commissioner Gomez Calls for Stronger Efforts to Close the Digital Divide
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez urged stronger action to ensure all communities have access to affordable broadband.
Digital Divide
Experts Urge Data Oversight ‘Down to Jitter and Latency’ in Broadband Reporting
Schools, states, and data firms push broadband map accuracy.
Wireless
AT&T Sues Advertising Watchdog, Says Recent Campaign Did Not Violate Rules
Last week, the National Advertising Division said AT&T improperly used negative findings against T-Mobile for promotional purposes.
Spectrum
Spectrum Bill Raises Questions on Equity, Wi-Fi, and Rural Reach
Anchor institution panelists warned of broadband setbacks.
Earnings
Comcast Adds Record 414,000 Wireless Lines
New pricing helped improve broadband losses, but pushed average revenue per user down.
AI
Education Representatives Warn of Obstacles on Teaching and AI
Educators from across the U.S. are tackling the promise and pitfalls of AI in classrooms.
Social Media
China Says it Will Work with U.S. to Resolve Issues Related to TikTok
Trump and Xi Jinping met but did not finalize an expected deal on TikTok's ownership, leaving the app's fate in the U.S. uncertain.
