FCC
FCC Ponders ‘Large Scale Changes’ to School and Library Broadband Subsidy
Wireline chief discusses updating the program which supports internet access for nearly all U.S. public schools
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NTIA
U.S. Officials Want Allied Control Over 6G
Chinese firms took international market share in 5G gear
BEAD
Minnesota’s First BEAD Contract Lands
The state office must execute 93 more contracts by October 2026.
Data Center
EU Lays Out $11.4 Billion For 7 AI Gigafactories as it Aims to Catch Up With U.S. and China
The EU initiative includes adherence to data protection and ethical standards.
Expert Opinion
Evan Swarztrauber: Newsmax’s Curious Defense of Legacy Broadcast Regulation
CEO Chris Ruddy's opposition to repealing the FCC's 39% ownership cap is protectionism dressed up as conservative principle.
Data Center
Democrat's TV Ad Targets Data Centers in Drive to Oust Republican From Swing Pennsylvania House Seat
Democrats want to take control of the U.S. House and block President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Policyband
Top House Democrat Attacks Musk over Gas-Powered Data Centers in Tennessee, Mississippi
Rep. Frank Pallone says the ‘rapid rollout of gas-powered turbines into vulnerable communities without adequate oversight or regulation creates a massive health risk to those communities’
Data Center
Space Experts Call for Government Action as Space Data Centers Emerge
Panelists say we are seeing an ‘evolution in space ecosystems’ that will require international and national cooperation.
Spectrum
Qualcomm Still Pushing for Sidelink Rulemaking
The company wants to make public safety gear with government spectrum that NTIA is eyeing for mobile use
Wireless
AT&T: More Than Half of Residential Fixed Wireless Subs Take a Mobile Line
The company is looking to sell more of those bundled plans
FCC
Starlink Routers Receive Conditional Exemption From FCC’s Covered List
The duration of Starlink’s exemption is comparable to its peers, though the approval comes months later.
Infrastructure
Verizon Fiber Expanding as Bain, Tillman Invest $1.5 Billion in Eaton
Analysts expect more deals ahead for Verizon
Tribal
NTIA Extends Tribal Broadband Grant Deadlines Following Chickasaw Nation Visit
The agency announced a 60-day extension to align with BEAD and other funding.
Cybersecurity
How to Fight Back Against Fraudulent Robocalls
Panelists warned that anti-fraud tools can't keep pace with scammers exploiting cheap internet calling and AI.
Earnings
Shentel Adds Record 6,200 Fiber Subs
Rural competition from Starlink has let up for now, the company said
robots
FCC Bans Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots, Targeting China Over National Security
China has criticized the move, accusing the U.S. of protectionism.
