Policyband

Playing in the C-Band – Carr Eying Auction of 180 Megahertz to Sustain U.S. Wireless Leadership

Agency leader sets Nov. 20, 2025, vote to advance a key communications provision in President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Pole Attachments

West Virginia Lawmaker Proposes Empowering State Broadband Offices on Poles

Broadband leaders nationwide face a shared challenge: Keeping utility pole disputes from slowing internet expansion.

Meta

‘Jawboning’ Debate Resumes over Big Tech and Government Power

Both parties pointed at the other for coercing online platforms.

Europe

European Tech Regulations Pose Threat to American Innovation, Warn Experts

EU tech regulations are hampering innovation and degrading consumer experiences, panelists said.

Spectrum

FCC Plans November Vote on Upper C-band Proposal

The agency said it would seek comment on auctioning up to 180 megahertz.

BEAD

Roth: No State Net Neutrality, Affordability Laws for BEAD Participants

She said grantees would also have to forgo federal opex subsidies for BEAD builds.

AI

Amazon Cuts 14,000 Jobs as Spending on AI Accelerates

Amazon is cutting 14,000 corporate jobs to reduce costs while ramping up AI investments.

Fiber

Fiber is the Foundation for the Next Wave of Connectivity, Say Advocates

‘Fiber always wins,’ said market analyst Michael Render

Earnings

Verizon Fixed Wireless Adds Continue to Slow

New CEO Dan Schulman sought to dispel concerns of a potential price war in mobile.

China

U.S. Government Helped U.S. Firms Sell Tech Used for Surveillance in China: AP

Tech companies have successfully lobbied against restrictions on selling advanced technology to China despite national security and human rights concerns.

Policyband

Turmoil in Arkansas over Financial Strength of Top BEAD Grant Winner

Arkansas State Broadband Director Glen Howie Vowed to Keep a Close Eye on the Finances of Hometown Internet

FCC

Shutdown Likely to Pare Back FCC’s November Meeting

Commissioners clash over whether to continue votes as most FCC staff remain furloughed.

GPS

SIA, Bull Moose Project Clash over Alleged China Links in GPS Backup Debate

A security trade association is denying claims of Chinese ties in the GPS backup fight

Infrastructure

NCTA CEO: U.S. Must Strengthen Internet Infrastructure to Win Global AI Race

“If China takes the lead on any kind of internet infrastructure, it will soon take the lead on AI, too,” Gardner warned.

Earnings

Frontier Adds 133,000 Fiber Subs

The fiber operator's $20 billion acquisition by Verizon is awaiting final regulatory approval.

Digital Inclusion

FCC Adopts Higher Rate Caps for Prison Phone Service

The agency also proposed satellite licensing changes.