Consumers’ Research

Growing Support for Assessing Big Tech to Fund Universal Service

SCOTUS is preparing to rule within weeks on a Constitutional challenge to the fund's structure.

Commerce

New BEAD Rules Trigger Uproar Over U.S. Broadband Future

Awardees under original rules say they may not reapply.

BEAD

BREAKING: Trump Administration Rescinds Awards, Updates BEAD

Notice of Funding Opportunity rescinds Biden administration approvals of plans by Louisiana, Delaware and Nevada

Commerce

House Republicans Urge Trump to Release Broadband Funds

As GOP calls for speed, former BEAD chief warns of policy shifts.

Defense Department

Senate Budget Bill Attempts to Tie BEAD Funds to AI Regulation

The bill would also set up an 800 megaherz spectrum pipeline.

AI

AI Safety Institute Renamed Center for AI Standards and Innovation

Trump administration pivots AI institute toward national security and deregulation.

Satellite

EU to Approve SES Acquisition of Intelsat, Sources Say

Satellite company still waiting on FCC approval.

Policyband

So Who Gets Simington's FCC Job? GOP Has Deep Policy Bench for Trump's Review

A question out there is whether President Trump even bothers to nominate a Democrat to replace Starks after firing the two Democrats at the FTC.

Fiber

‘A Complete Disaster’: Albuquerque Residents Sound Off on Fiber Construction Damage

Residents and fiber companies shared thoughts on the city’s proposed fiber construction mandates.

Fiber Connect

FBA Survey: Many Smaller ISPs Opt to Own Middle Mile

The group found 70 percent of 38 surveyed ISPs owned and operated their own middle mile.

Kenneth Boswell.

Alabama Urges ISPs For Transparency Ahead Of Deadline

State grows anxious over ISPs' progress.

Infrastructure

Early Communication Key for Avoiding Utility Damage, Experts Say

Municipalities and locating companies can struggle to keep up with large projects, they said.

Rural

Stakeholders Protest Rural Utilities Service Budget Cuts

Loans are 'a win-win situation for rural consumers and American taxpayers' because they are paid back with interest, the groups said.

Digital Inclusion

Sen. Murray Blasts Lutnick on Cuts to Digital Equity Program

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says courts will decide the issue

House Appropriations

Lutnick: New BEAD NOFO Likely Out Friday

Secretary of Commerce vows to get the money out in 2025.

FCC

Republican Majority Derailed as FCC Loses Two Members

Senate to accelerate confirmation of Trump nominee Olivia Trusty following Simington’s surprise exit.