FCC

FCC Moves to Scale Back Broadband Label Requirements

The commission also moved to delete nearly 400 'outdated' regulations from rulebooks.

AI

Elon Musk Warns He May Leave Tesla If $1 Trillion Pay Package Isn’t Approved

Musk said he won’t build Tesla’s 'robot army' without stronger voting control over the company.

Digital Divide

Ookla: Digital Divide Narrowed in 33 States

South Dakota ranked No. 1 in Starlink-delivered broadband speeds

Policyband

John Malone Files to Take Majority Control of GCI Liberty in Alaska

Libertarian cable TV pioneer would control a company that derives 42% of annual revenue from a single source − the FCC’s $8.5 billion Universal Service Fund

Fiber

Verizon Partners with Tillman's Eaton Fiber to Reach New Markets

The move follows similar ventures by AT&T and T-Mobile.

Iowa

As Judges Admit AI Drafted Faulty Orders, Sen. Grassley Demands Oversight

Senator said the courts must prohibit machines from writing the law.

Congress

California State Senator Eyes Pelosi’s House Seat

Scott Wiener brings AI and broadband policy credentials into high-stakes San Francisco race.

West Virginia

West Virginia Becomes 12th State to Launch Digital IDs in Apple Wallet

Residents can now verify their identity using an iPhone or Apple Watch.

White House

Comcast, T-Mobile Among White House’s List of Ballroom Donors

The Trump adminstration is reportedly opposed to Comcast scooping up part of Wanrer Bros. Discovery.

Robocalls

Former FCC Commissioner, Wireless Group Oppose Michigan Robocall Crackdown

State warned the bill could invite costly and overlapping litigation.

Expert Opinion

Ray Diaz: How Broadband Connects Tribal Communities to Broader Opportunities

Despite federal funding efforts, 24 percent of Americans on Tribal lands still lack broadband access, limiting economic opportunity and essential services.

White Papers

Protecting The Nation's Critical Communications Infrastructure From Theft & Vandalism - Fall 2025

Fiber cuts and related acts can paralyze critical operations, creating cascading disruptions that may affect millions of citizens simultaneously.

Policyband

Colorado Democrats Demand FCC Block Nexstar-TEGNA Merger

Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) said the $6.2 billion TV station deal would violate federal ownership limits and hurt Rocky Mountain State consumers.

Digital Inclusion

FCC to Nearly Double Call Rates for Prison and Jail Inmates

Vote expected Tuesday could raise rates by 83 percent, advocates say.

Spectrum

FCC Plans to Overhaul Rules Governing Upper Microwave Spectrum

A diverse coalition called for a light licensing approach to open idle frequencies.

Spectrum

EchoStar, FCC in Talks to Resolve AWS-3 Auction Lawsuit

EchoStar fears it could be on the hook for shortfall payments if the re-auction doesn't fetch enough cash.