Expert Opinion

New Mexico’s Proposed Broadband Satellite Program is a Blessing From Above

Becoming part of the online community will mean access to healthcare, educational opportunities and local job growth.

Digital Inclusion

ISPs Press Supreme Court to Reconsider N.Y. Internet Affordability Law

In a rare Supreme Court rehearing bid, ISPs argued the law was causing harm.

Broadband's Impact

Texas Awards $424.6 million in Broadband Deployment Grants

Most of the grants will fund fiber projects.

Earnings

AT&T to Start Copper Retirement Process at 25 Percent of Wire Centers

CEO John Stankey said the company will submit necessary FCC filings in the coming weeks.

Energy

Can Big Tech Plug Data Centers Right Into Power Plants?

Amazon Web Services is building next to the Susquehanna nuclear plant in eastern Pennsylvania. Utilities say that's not fair.

American Energy

Trump Touts Coal as an Answer to AI Power Needs

But any boost for fossil fuels could be short-lived, given needs for Artificial Intelligence.

BEAD

Senators to Question Lutnick Amid Concerns About BEAD

Confirmation Hearing set for Wednesday, January 29, at 10:00 a.m. EST

Christopher Mitchell

New York City Expands Free Wireless, But Missed Opportunities Loom Large

While New York’s existing programs are a welcome effort, they remain a far cry from the city’s original ambition.

ACP

NaLA Survey Reveals Post-ACP Hardship for Economically Vulnerable

The 68,000 survey responses highlighted a critical need for Lifeline and ACP programs.

Earnings

Verizon's Fixed Wireless Plateau a 'Riddle': Analyst

The company said it's still on track to hit 8 million fixed wireless subscribers by 2028.

Chips

Trump Administration Expected to Continue CHIPS Act Support, Experts Say

The Act authorizes nearly $280 billion in funding to bolster semiconductor manufacturing and R&D in the U.S.

Free Speech

Can Trump's Executive Order Suspending TikTok Ban Stick?

Trump has credited the trendsetting platform with helping him gain traction among young voters in the presidential election.

BEAD Data

Louisiana Gov. Wants BEAD Flexibility, Keep Fiber Priority

The GOP governor's state, the first to get funding, wants easier funding for satellite and wireless.

AI

Trump Signs New Executive Orders on AI and Crypto

Trump signs order aimed at ‘removing barriers’ to U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence.

Broadband's Impact

Massachusetts Awards $12.6 Million in Broadband Grants to Comcast, Verizon

Funds will improve Internet access in 96 cities in the Commonwealth

Spectrum

Dems Want Auction Authority Out of Reconciliation as Allen Reintroduces Spectrum Bill

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is pushing to include FCC auction authority in the budget reconciliation bill.