Briefs

Lumen Technologies Announces Staff Promotions

The two appointees have deep experience in government relations.

AI

AI Boom Requires Quality Fiber to Expand

RVA CEO explained that AI use will rapidly increase, and fiber will help.

Satellite

Amazon to FCC: Globalstar Spectrum Necessary to Compete in D2D Market

The company is planning to take over Apple’s 20 percent stake in Globalstar as part of its acquisition.

Energy

Tech Giants Are ‘Gobbling Up’ Grid Capacity, Consumers Are Getting the Bill

Democratic lawmakers push back as tech giants avoid paying their share of grid infrastructure costs.

Satellite

U.S., Ghana Advance Satellite Agenda in Accra

First-ever U.S. satellite training in Ghana anchors broader digital partnership push.

Arkansas

Executive Director Molinaro Retiring from Broadband Association of Arkansas

Joe Molinaro has served as Executive Director since 2008

Satellite

American Airlines Going With Starlink for In-Flight Wi-Fi

United, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines also have deals with Starlink. Delta opted for Amazon Leo.

Expert Opinion

Jill Marx: The Marketing Fix Behind Multi-Gig Adoption

The number of homes a network passes is not the same as the number of homes that can realistically receive multi-gig service.

Policyband

American Airlines, Joining Rivals United and Southwest, Agrees to Install Starlink in 2027

'The addition of Starlink solidifies American as a leading airline in keeping passengers connected in flight,' said American Airlines Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden.

Data Center

Minneapolis Approves Six Month Moratorium on Large Data Centers

The temporary ban gives time for city officials to review impact on local infrastructure.

California

FCC Seeking Comment on AT&T’s California Preemption Request

Verizon and New York are also at odds on state jurisdiction over copper retirement.

Illinois

Junk Fee Ban Bill Headed to Gov. Pritzker’s Desk for Signature

The bill will ban hidden fees and surcharges, increasing price transparency.

Free Speech

Iranian State Media Reports Potential End to Regime-Imposed Internet Blackout

The measure would lift state restrictions on international internet access.

Wireless

AT&T’s ‘Build-A-Plan’ Launches Tomorrow

T-Mobile also said ‘frontline employees remain an essential’ as it moves customer interactions to its T-Life app.

Privacy

Big Tech Harvests $831,000 in Lifetime Value From Average American User

The foundation stresses consumers should decide whether their data is shared.

Streaming

MPA Pushes Back Against Canada's Changes to the Online Streaming Act

The association says the new rules discriminate against American companies.