Expert Opinion

Unleashing American Innovation Through Strategic Deregulation

One critical opportunity lies in the modernization and reallocation of government-held spectrum.

Data Center

West Virginia Data Center Bill Gets Local Pushback

Governor expected to sign signature legislation.

Big Tech

FTC Sues Uber, Alleging it Signed up Subscribers Without Permission

'Americans are tired of getting signed up for unwanted subscriptions that seem impossible to cancel, said FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson.

Infrastructure

Chittenden County CUD Will Soon Emerge From The 'Dark Ages' with Fiber Expansion

Communications Union Districts allows municipalities to bond together to tackle broadband network deployments.

Digital Inclusion

California $15 Low-Income Internet Bill Gets a Hearing

First hearing is scheduled for April 30.

mergers

T-Mobile: Joint Ventures Could Introduce Uncertainty

The carrier closed its acquisition of Lumos, and its bid to buy Metronet is still awaiting approval. Both are joint ventures.

FCC

MAGA Activist Gavin Wax Lands Senior Role at FCC

Simington’s new chief of staff, a player in the Make America Great Again movement, vowed ‘retribution’ against Trump critics.

Vermont

First VCBB Broadband Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Training Graduation

The training is comprehensive training for an entry level broadband network technician offered to participants at no cost.

Wireless

Charter, Former Executive End Lawsuit

Charter said the executive was no longer employed by Metronet.

Justice Department

Google Face Off With U.S. Government Over Possible Breakup

An existential threat for Google as a court in Washington will hear 'remedies' arguments about how, or whether, Google should be broken up.

Defense Department

Digital Defenses Raised as Global Tensions Raise Threat of Cyberwarfare

Cyber experts are warning of heightened cyberthreats and a growing digital arms race as countries look to defend themselves.

Energy

China Dominates Solar + Trump Tariffs Target China = Higher Costs for U.S. Industry

President Donald Trump's escalating trade war with China threatens to crimp a massive source of solar panels and parts.

Funding

Free Market Think Tank Sees Legal Problem with State Affordability Laws

Free State Foundation’s Seth Cooper says California and Massachusetts bills could violate the Fifth Amendment

BEAD

6 States Nearly Ready to Deal Out BEAD Funds

BEAD bids are rolling in across Utah, Rhode Island, New York, Nebraska, and Alabama.

Trump Vance Administration

Trump Administration Extends Federal Hiring Freeze

Freeze will now last until July 15, 2025

Infrastructure

Dell’Oro: Fiber Build Likely Shielded from Tariffs

The group noted there has already been some onshoring in preparation for BEAD.