BEAD

Oklahoma BEAD Results May Take Years to Measure for Ag

Oklahoma’s earlier broadband investments suggest the economic effects of connecting underserved communities

AI

As the World Debates the Risks of AI, China Closes the Technology Gap With the US

The U.S. accuses China of extracting capabilities from American AI models, a claim China denies.

Satellite

Viasat, Space42 Spending up to $1 Billion on Direct-to-Device Venture Equatys

The companies are planning a 2,800-satellite constellation that multiple tenants could use to provide connectivity

Satellite

Ookla: Starlink Performance Surged in First Half of 2026

Starlink is narrowing a long-standing performance gap with terrestrial broadband.

Earnings

Broadband Competition Not Letting Up for Cable: Analysts

Comcast said 70 percent of its free mobile lines converted to paying customers

Webinars

September 15, 2026: Building a Better Connected City

Join SmartWAVE Technologies and Juganu for an engaging conversation about how smart street lighting can become the foundation for a more connected, intelligent, and resilient city.

Lifeline

Oregon Purging Dead from Lifeline Rolls

Oregon’s latest review highlights the challenges states face in balancing program oversight.

USF

USF Contribution Factor to Hit 42 Percent in Q4

That’s a record high for the second quarter in a row

Policyband

Wall Street Analyst Has Cloudy Forecast for Comcast, Charter Shares

Wolfe Research’s Peter Supino expects impact of Starlink to grow, saying Starship deployments of powerful next-get LEOs ‘portend significant price cuts’ in retail Starlink rates

Wireless

T-Mobile Countersuing AT&T for False Ads

Verizon and T-Mobile agreed to drop a separate advertising case in New York

People

Thumann Severs Nomination Hearing Postponed

The Senate Commerce Committee didn’t immediately set a new date

Digital Divide

Broadband Access Alone Isn’t Enough for Small Businesses

Panelists said small businesses need affordable, reliable service and the skills to use it, not just a connection.

Satellite

Amazon Leo Expands Arianespace Deal With Six More Launches

Amazon is hoping to catch up to internet satellite leader SpaceX

NCDIT

North Carolina Launches $1 Million Satellite Grant to Harden Broadband Against Disasters

North Carolina is funding backup satellite internet for firefighters, emergency centers, and community hubs

Infrastructure

State Regulators Concerned About Verizon, Fidium Copper Retirement

AT&T met with FCC staff again urging the agency to overturn California’s carrier of last resort rules

Amazon Leo

AT&T Adds Amazon Leo Satellite Service to Enterprise Network

AT&T is looking to satellite technology to extend network reach and provide an added layer of connectivity