Expert Opinion
Ellis Scherer: State Satellite Programs Offer Lessons for U.S. Broadband Deployment
LEO satellite technology is proving to be a cost-effective, high-quality solution for broadband deployment, the author writes.
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BEAD Data
Some Red States Don’t Want Too Much Satellite for BEAD
'We’re hoping the administration's change is not just ‘Let’s give it all to satellite, and then the problem’s over,' said Montana's broadband officer.
Fiber
Report: Fiber Fuels 35% Job Growth in Charlottesville, Va.
Created $4 million annual increase in housing value from 2015-2019
Infrastructure
Fort Worth Sees Big Surge in Copper Theft from AT&T's Network
Criminals are targeting a critical piece of broadband infrastructure.
Spectrum
T-Mobile, SpaceX to Launch Direct-to-Device Service in July
The satellite company is angling for spectrum sought after by the 5G carriers.
BEAD Data
Texas Pushes to Eliminate BEAD Low-Cost Broadband Requirement
Texas broadband official urged senators to remove affordability mandates, and labor requirements.
Congress
Paul Offers Bill to Curb Costly Agency Regulations
Bill requires congressional approval of ‘major’ federal agency rules
Energy
Vice President Vance Makes His International Debut at Paris AI Summit
The summit is first time the world has 'had such a broad international discussion in one place on the future of AI,' said Mozilla vice president.
All in podcast
Elon Musk Dodges DOGE Scrutiny While Expanding Power
It is unclear whether Elon Musk has sworn an oath to the Constitution, just like other federal workers.
Trump Vance Administration
Federal Judge Blocks DOGE From Accessing Sensitive Treasury Department Material
The Saturday morning action blocked Elon Musk's team from accessing bank account information for millions of Americans.
Funding
Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition Defends Universal Service
Beyond legal battles, SHLB will push for swift broadband expansion and sustainable digital opportunity efforts
Energy
Indiana, Texas A&M Hope Nuclear Power Draws Big Tech Data Centers
With AI driving huge energy needs, some states see an opportunity
AI
Digital Privacy Advocate: States to Fill Gaps Left by FCC, Courts
EFF’s Rindala Alajaji sees states reining in Big Tech in 2025.
Expert Opinion
Four Predictions for Customer Experience in 2025
By unifying data from various systems and channels, businesses will improve their customer service capabilities.
Broadband's Impact
Gosar Bill Would Roll Back Big Tech’s Immunity in Moderating Content
With Trump back in office, Republicans revive concerns about Section 230.
Energy
OpenAI Looks Across U.S. for Sites to Build Its Stargate AI Data Centers
The maker of ChatGPT put out an RFP for land, electricity, engineers and architects in Oregon, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
