Data Center
Activists Supporting RFK Jr. Urge Trump Against Promoting Coal in Data Centers
The criticism adds to recent tensions between the MAHA movement and the Trump administration.
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mergers
MobileX, Ergen Ask FCC for Deal Approval
MobileX has 107,000 subscribers, the companies disclosed. It provides prepaid service on Verizon’s network
Policyband
Catherine Commisso Takes Senior Post as Mediacom Moves Forward in Post-Rocco Era
Widow of Mediacom founder Rocco B. Commisso to serve as Vice Chair and Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Administration, reporting to her son, CEO Giuseppe Commisso
National Security
FCC Narrows Covered List Restrictions on Foreign Power Inverters
Agency reverses course on broad July restrictions
Middle Mile
Golden State Connect Authority Touting Connection to California Middle-Mile Network
The agreement with the California Department of Technology will use the state's middle-mile to connect Golden State Fiber to rural communities.
Satellite
Aviation Groups, Iridium Still Don’t Like Ligado-AST Space Mobile Deal
Ligado wants discovery in its $39 billion lawsuit against the Defense Department
California
California Approves Nearly $32M for Infrastructure, Affordable Housing and Digital Skills
The CPUC approved funds for 10 broadband adoption projects, including digital literacy programs expected to train more than 2,600.
Spectrum
NTIA’s Top Spectrum Adviser Elevated to Principal Deputy
Tricia Paoletta assumes the second-in-command role as the U.S. prepares for major international negotiations over satellite and wireless spectrum.
mergers
MontanaSky Deal Is Latest in String of Acquisitions for Vero Fiber
Private capital is moving on small and regional fiber providers
Satellite
Carr Defends Satellite Licensing Order
House Science Committee lawmakers had asked to postpone the overhaul
Policyband
CNET Names GFiber as Best ISP in 2026
‘With GFiber, what you see is what you get for the long haul: You get a flat, fixed rate from day one with zero term lengths, zero annual contracts, and zero promotional expirations attached’
AI
Chinese Humanoid Robots Smash Human Track and Field Records at Beijing Robot Games
In July, the Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots.
Education
Schools are Starting to Teach AI Literacy. For Many, That Means Helping Kids See Chatbots' Flaws
Experts say true AI literacy is about much more than learning how to use generative AI. It's also about learning when not to.
People
Telecom Policy Analyst Blair Levin Leaving New Street Research
The longtime telecom policy analyst didn’t say what his future plans were
Fiber
ISPs Want to Continue to Discontinue Copper Service
The FCC approved Verizon’s request to discontinue legacy service later this year across eight states. AT&T and Fidium are also asking.
Community Broadband
New York Municipal Broadband Awards See Scope Reductions
A Capital Projects Fund project was canceled while 15 others saw reductions in planned reach
