Pole Attachments

Pew: States Should Collect Data on Utility Poles

The data could inform policy decisions where the FCC doesn't regulate poles, the group said.

Briefs

Stephen Rose Appointed CEO of Render Networks

Rose’s new leadership role comes at a key moment in broadband deployment expansion.

FCC

FCC Commissioner Starks to Resign ‘This Spring’

With Starks leaving, Carr could have a majority sooner than he expected.

AI

Ciena Survey Predicts Surge in AI-Driven Data Center Demands

The survey indicated a growing demand for DCI bandwidth.

Nuclear

Reps. Fleischmann and Weber to Headline Data Center and Energy Summit

Experts gather next Thursday to explore AI infrastructure challenges at the intersection of data centers, nuclear power, and broadband.

USF

USF Opponents Attacking ‘a Strawman’: Trump Administration

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether the fund is constitutional March 26.

Congress

BEAD Tax Bill Costs $2.5 Billion in First Six Years, Analysis Shows

Joint Committee on Taxation in 2023 Put 11-Year Cost at $578 million

Expert Opinion

Peter Murray: Connected Cities Tour Event in Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade has been one of the more active counties in the country in addressing the digital enablement needs of the community.

SpaceX

CWA Member Criticizes Potential Changes to Broadband Fund Allocations

'With fiber, you don’t have to worry about any of that.'

Congress

Blumenthal Probes FCC’s ‘Intrusive Investigations’ Into Media Firms

Senate Democrat wants answers on FCC investigations into Comcast, ABC, CBS, NBC, NPR, and PBS.

Earnings

Crown Castle Selling Fiber, Small Cell Businesses for $8.5 Billion

The company will hang on to its 40,000 towers.

Rural

Clearfiber CEO Sentenced for Money Laundering

Hensen submitted false invoices to the USDA

Earnings

WOW! Reports 10,200 Lost Subs

The company received a buyout offer from private equity firms last year and is still evaluating the deal.

SpaceX

Maine Urges Commerce Department to Refine, Not Delay, BEAD Rollout

Maine Urges BEAD to ‘Invest in the Right Technology for the Right Place,’ Not Pure Tech Neutrality

Robocall

Think Tank Raises Concerns Over $4.5 Million Fine Against Telnyx

Says FCC overstepped its authority.

Briefs

Comcast Buys City-Owned ISP in San Bruno, Calif.

Mounting debt and outdated infrastructure were key to the decision.