BEAD

State Broadband Officers Still Face Delays in BEAD Approval, Implementation

Approvals by the National Institute of Standards and Technology are delaying deployment, officers said, although most don’t expect long permitting delays

Greenland

Davos Notebook: Trump, Greenland, Security and Tech

Trump said he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's agreed on 'the framework of a future deal' on Greenland and the Arctic region.

Spectrum

Upper C-band Incumbent SES: Don’t Auction More Than 160 Megahertz

The Federal Communications Commission had proposed selling off as much as 180 megahertz in the band.

Energy

Virginia’s Gov. Spanberger Targets Energy Costs as Power Demand Surges

‘Virginians are paying far too much,’ Spanberger said in her inaugural address.

Policyband

Irate Sen. Rand Paul Ready to Strip YouTube's Legal Immunity over Controversial Maduro Video

Self-Described 'Libertarian/Conservative' to Pursue Legislation That Would Remove Sec. 230 Protections after a YouTube Video Led to Death Threats Against the Lawmaker

Funding

GAO: FCC’s E-Rate Has Adequate Anti-Fraud Measures

The program fared the best in GAO’s review of five government subsidies.

California

California Expands Broadband Access with $21 Million in Last Mile Funding

Four grants will benefit nearly 64,000 residents, businesses and institutions

Elissa Slotkin

Senate Bill Would Reauthorize USDA Middle-Mile Broadband Program

House companion bill introduced in August remains in committee

Wireless

Verizon Says Major Outage Caused by ‘Software Issue’

The company also closed its acquisition of Frontier Tuesday.

security

EU Plans to Phase Out High Risk Telecom Suppliers, Targeting China

With 3 years to phase out 'high risk suppliers,' the EU move is seen as emulating the U.S.'s 'Rip and Replace' program.

People

Ted Hearn: An Appreciation of Rocco Commisso

Rocco's personal history was compelling and heroic for its rags-to-riches, only-in-America quality and charm

Broadband Mapping and Data

Accessibility, Consumer Groups Warn Against Scaling Back Broadband Transparency Labels

AARP cautioned the FCC against relying on ISPs’ characterizations of consumer behavior

Public Safety

RFK Jr. ‘Very Concerned’ About Cellphone Radiation, Launches Safety Study

Analyst Blair Levin said the inquiry was unlikely to spur new wireless regulations.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on February 11, 2026 - Greenland and Telecom Geopolitics

This special episode will explore the indispensable strategic elements involving telecommunications, network security and critical infrastructure networks.

Social Media

UK Considers Australia-Style Teen Social Media Ban

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says ’no option off the table’ regarding following Australia social media ban.

Policyband

Mediacom Leader Rocco Commisso Dies at 76

Funeral Services Will Be Held Tomorrow at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan at 10 a.m. ET