FCC
Deadline Set for Comments on FCC’s Lifeline Reform
Stakeholders have until May 4 to weigh in on proposed anti-fraud and eligibility rules.
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Rural
Optimum Connects 3,000 Locations in Louisiana's Sabine Parish
Officials say the effort targets long underserved areas across the rural parish.
Infrastructure
Maine Set to Become First State to Halt New AI Data Centers
Lawmakers cited rising electricity demand and environmental impacts as AI infrastructure expands.
California
California Activates Nation’s Largest Middle-Mile Network, Connecting Tribal, Rural Areas
The Bishop Paiute Tribe is the first to access the state’s $3.2 billion broadband effort spanning 8,000 miles of fiber.
FCC
Chamber of Commerce Backs FCC Permitting Reforms to Speed Broadband Deployment
The group argued regulatory clarity and consistency are needed to boost investment.
Satellite
SpaceX, Amazon Clash on Satellite Collision Risks
Altering target altitudes would delay already behind-schedule deployments, Amazon said.
Robocall
Panelists Share the Innovations That Have Helped Reduce Telecom and Texting Scams
Experts highlighted new policy and technological innovations to combat scams.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Researcher: About 12.7 Million Seniors Lack Broadband Subscription, 7.2 Million Lack Computer or Tablet
The White House is proposing Congress claw back canceled digital equity funding.
6G
6G Could Introduce New Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities, Report Finds
The advisory group pointed to AI, supply chain, and network complexity risks.
Space
New Photos of Earth from Artemis II Astronauts
The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.
Public Safety
FAA Proposes $70K Fine Against Verizon Over Battery Shipments
The aviation regulator claims Verizon failed to disclose shipment of hazardous materials.
Policyband
Circle City's McCoy Requests Gomez Meeting to Discuss WRTV's Growth Plan
McCoy, president and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting, initiated a round of layoffs after paying $83 million to acquire ABC affiliate WRTV in Indianapolis with an FCC waiver
AI
Trump Administration Appeals Ruling That Blocked Pentagon Action Against Anthropic
Donald Trump’s social media directive ordering all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic and its chatbot Claude was also blocked.
Satellite
FCC Should be Slow to Block U.S. Market Access, Satellite Companies Say
The agency sought comment on the issue as the E.U. is considering new satellite legislation the U.S. opposes
Telecom
T-Mobile Cuts IT Roles Amid Shift Toward Automation and Digital Services
The layoffs are the latest in a series of cuts as the company restructures its technology operations and continues hiring in new areas.
Digital Inclusion
Lack of Data Makes Evaluating NY Affordability Law Difficult: Benton
The act went into effect a year ago, but participation rates are unclear.
