Congress

Sen. Lee Proposes Bill to Defund NPR and PBS

American tax dollars should not support partisan media, he says.

Donald Trump

Former GOP FCC Members, Policy Experts Endorse Arielle Roth

Michael O’Rielly and Harold Furchtgott-Roth sign letter in support of Roth.

Digital Inclusion

Prison Phone Providers Renew Legal Fight Against FCC Rate Caps

The First Circuit will review arguments on whether the FCC’s rate caps should remain in place.

Net Neutrality

Advocates For Net Neutrality Appeal 6th Circuit Court Decision That FCC Won't

With the FCC certain not to appeal the agency’s loss, advocates for net neutrality have only the non-profit interveners to rely upon.

BEAD

Lawmakers Renew Bill to Address Permitting Delays on Federal Lands

The bill comes as state officials push for reforms to environmental and historic preservation permitting rules under BEAD.

Crypto

Crypto Industry Seeks to Cement Political Influence and Mainstream Acceptance

After spending heavily to help elect Trump and other crypto-friendly lawmakers, the industry is emboldened, impatient and eager.

Broadband's Impact

Mexico Awaits New Response from Google on Dispute Over Gulf of Mexico Name Before Filing Lawsuit

Google had said in a letter to Mexico that the company was using 'Gulf of America' in the U.S. to follow 'longstanding maps policies impartially and consistently across all regions'.

5G Wireless

AT&T Names CEO John Stankey as Board Chair, Succeeding William Kennard

Stankey, CEO since 2020, will remain CEO even as he also assumes chairmanship of the telecom giant.

Chips

Is the CHIPS Act Under Threat?

Trump has said that Taiwanese companies like TSMC need the incentive of U.S. tariffs to prioritize chipmaking in the U.S.

BEAD Data

In Washington State’s First BEAD Round, 77% of Locations Receive Bids

Washington State has a $1.2 billion slice of federal broadband funding. The state's application funding window closed Jan. 31.

Expert Opinion

Beyond City Limits: Redefining Success in Smaller Communities

Without broadband, smaller towns lose talent, businesses struggle, and economic potential is left untapped.

Public Safety

Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect Teenagers from Online Image Abuse

Introduced by Klobuchar and Cruz, bill would criminalize the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery.

BEAD Data

Arkansas’ First BEAD Round Covers 9% of Locations With Just 2% of Funds

Arkansas' first BEAD funds go to 18 providers to cover 7,000+ locations

Wireless

Competitive Carriers Challenge 5G Fund Order

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, a commissioner at the time, dissented from the order when it was adopted last year.

FCC

FCC’s Diversity Probe Into Comcast Draws Fire from Starks

Democrat fears Carr’s probe exceeds FCC authority.

White Papers

Why SOC 2 Certification Matters for Your OSS/BSS

High profile data breaches damage company reputations, erode customer trust, and can lead to serious legal consequences.