BEAD

States See Strong BEAD Participation as More Rounds Close

Virginia, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, and Maine wrapped up their first round of BEAD applications this week.

Chevron Doctrine

Oklahoma Bill Aims to End Chevron Deference in State Courts

Bill passed in the Oklahoma House on Monday

Expert Opinion

States Must Tackle the Real Obstacles to Broadband Adoption

Closure can only be achieved through greater adoption  by lower income households.

AI

AI Data Center Boom Raises Energy, Infrastructure Questions

This event previewed the upcoming in-person 'Data Centers, Nuclear Power, and Broadband Summit' conference on March 27

NTIA

Texas May Return $1 Billion in BEAD Funding to Treasury

Comptroller Hegar might want to spend some of it on 'non-deployment' purposes

Congress

Sen. Scott Introduces the Regulatory Decimation Act

Bill requires repeal of 10 regulations before a major new one can be issued

Digital Inclusion

Vermont Lawmaker Introduces Affordable Broadband Bill

‘With the N.Y. bill litigated, we just need to craft a bill more suited to Vermont,' Morrow said.

Briefs

Astound to Compete with Comcast in Scranton, Pa., Mayor Says

Residents might have a new cable option and the City government could earn some revenue.

Alaska

GCI Customers In Sitka, Alaska to Lose Service for Days Amid Fiber Maintenance

Anchorage-based company to perform 'emergency maintenance' on its subsea fiber network.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on March 12, 2025 - 5 Years On: Where Is Broadband Now?

We’re also inviting you - our audience - to share your thoughts!

BEAD

Former NTIA Official: BEAD Changes Could Add Years to Deployment

'While I am all for improving the program, I do not want to see West Virginia wait longer than is necessary or have to redo their proposals and application,' Sen. Capito also said.

FCC

Carr Calls For Backup Alternatives to GPS

Agency looking for ways to reduce risks to national security

Infrastructure

U.S. Data Centers Could Face Security Threats Amid AI Boom

Current legislation insufficient to protect data center infrastructure, experts fear

Congress

Broadband Execs: Rural Broadband in Trouble, Irrespective of BEAD

Industry leaders warn permitting delays and USF collapse could cripple connectivity in rural America

Expert Opinion

Kelly Kroll: The Vital Impact of BABA Regulations on Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects

BABA Act's emphasis on using domestically produced steel is crucial for ensuring the quality, safety, and sustainability of infrastructure projects.

FCC

Simington Discusses FCC’s Priorities Under the New Administration

Simington emphasized the importance of broadband to what he termed 'reindustrialization, smart industrialization'