Policyband
Stung − Beehive Broadband Takes Big Hit in Nevada’s New BEAD Plan
Would anyone be surprised to see West Virginia’s plan − developed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) and supported by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R) – win approval on Sept. 5?
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BEAD
NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth Joins Sen. Shelley Moore Capito in West Virginia
NTIA administrator travels to West Virginia to tout state with the highest percentage fiber (thus far) in its BEAD proposal.
Spectrum
SpaceX, CTIA at Odds on Millimeter Wave Spectrum
The satellite operator said it wanted easier access to airwaves above 24 GHz.
SpaceX
Starlink Hits 7 Million Users Worldwide
Elon Musk’s satellite company serves 150 countries and territories.
FCC
Leading Cable TV Providers Fear Broadband Deployment Barriers
Comcast, Charter, Cox discuss their concerns with FCC staff
BEAD
More Than Half of States Posted New BEAD Plans Ahead of Key NTIA Deadline
Some states received extra time beyond Sept. 4.
Free Speech
Online Age Checks Are Proliferating in Australia, EU, Mississippi and Elsewhere
For example, beginning Friday, Bluesky will no longer be available in Mississippi
Democracy
Judge Rejects Emergency Bid to Compel Musk-Related FCC FOIA Release
However, the Court Order calls for faster document production on Musk’s DOGE program.
Policyband
WISP CEO Compares Virginia Broadband Funding to ‘Mob Organization’
The CEO of RBNS, a WISP, said Virginia's broadband funding process is like a 'mob organization just doing whatever it wants with no regard to law and personal property rights.'
New Mexico
New Mexico WISP Fears Overbuilding
The state posted its tentative BEAD winners this week.
SpaceX
Ukraine Risks Losing Starlink Internet Access Amid Refugee Aid Dispute with Poland
The lack of satellite internet could have dire consequences for Ukraine’s military.
Infrastructure
Railroad Industry Drops Challenge to Virginia Crossing Law
The state's high court already said private, for-profit ISPs couldn't invoke the law.
FBA
Minnesota Broadband Chief on BEAD Challenges, State Investments, and Tribal Partnerships
While BEAD changes complicated Minnesota’s broadband plan, state investments and tribal partnerships remain strong.
BEAD
Analyst: So far, Two-Thirds of BEAD Locations Getting Fiber
Current sample shows western states adopting a mix of technologies, including satellite.
Crypto
Trump Family Empire Expands with Crypto.com Partnership
Trump Media is teaming up with Crypto.com to launch a new $1 billion digital asset, deepening the president ventures into cryptocurrency.
Policyband
New Mexico Funding BEAD Projects at $40,000 Per Location. WWLD (What Will Lutnick Do)?
In all, the $432.9 million will connect about 43,000 BEAD-eligible locations.
