digital
European Commission Opens Proceedings for Google to Comply with Digital Markets Act
U.S. tech firms warn uneven implementation across member states complicates compliance.
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Chips
Lawmakers Urge Faster Tech Investment as U.S. Competes With China
U.S. lawmakers warned that delays in regulation, infrastructure, and research funding weaken American leadership.
Public Safety
Senators Eye More Oversight with FirstNet Authority Reauthorization
House lawmakers also circulated draft legislation that would give NTIA more power over FirstNet authority.
FBA
Maryland’s Single View Platform Enhances Broadband Development
Officials say platform supports visibility of statewide broadband assets.
Digital Inclusion
New York Housing Authority Connects Residents with Free Internet
Through policies and pilot programs, NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development delivers free internet to residents in affordable housing.
Broadband's Impact
They Came Not to Bury, But to Praise the Telecom Act of 1996
The biggest failure, according to panelists? The continued digital divide
Earnings
AT&T: On Track for 8 Million Fiber Locations This Year, 60 Million in 2030
Company adds 221,000 fixed wireless, 283,000 fiber subs in Q4 2025
Funding
Trump Signs Law Allocating $51M for NTIA, Requires BEAD Funds Briefing in 30 Days
Lawmakers included language directing NTIA to brief Congress within 30 days on its plans for spending all remaining BEAD funds.
Policyband
Roth Ready to Talk — NTIA to Host 'Virtual Listening Session' on BEAD's Remaining $20 Billion
The plan is to gather input from stakeholders to inform NTIA's future planning and policy development regarding the use of 'nondeployment’ funds.
Broadcast
FCC Weighs Comments in Latest Broadcast Ownership Review
The current review may be more consequential than past cycles.
AI
Legal Hurdles Await Trump's AI Executive Order
If states file suit, Trump’s attempt to force states to abandon 'onerous' laws regulating AI will likely fall short in court, argues expert.
USF
FCC to Vote on Lifeline Reform Next Month
FCC chair says only Americans ‘living and here legally’ should qualify for Lifeline benefits.
AI
State Attorneys General to FCC: Don’t Preempt AI Laws
The agency asked whether to consider AI laws as part of a broader preemption effort.
Social Media
TikTok Settles as Social Media Giants Face Landmark Trial Over Youth Addiction Claims
Additional details of the settlement with TikTok were not disclosed.
New Mexico
New Mexico Senate Bill Would Fund $10M Broadband Subsidy
The bill would replace the expired federal ACP with a state version for low-income households.
BEAD
SpaceX Doesn’t Want BEAD Payments Tied to Subscriber Milestones
That’s how most states would prefer to disburse the company’s grant awards.
