Donald Trump

Levin: Elon Musk’s Growing Power Over U.S. Telecom Policy

Musk’s influence could drive changes to BEAD, spectrum policy, and the Universal Service Fund

Commerce

NTIA Approves Digital Equity Funds for Five States, Puerto Rico

The $68 million will be split among six recipients.

FCC

FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Launches New Podcast Series

Episodes will include several telecom innovators

Fiber

Ziply to Acquire Fiber Assets of UPN

Company will add more than 7,000 miles of fiber in the Pacific Northwest

Spectrum

Senate Majority Leader Thune Expected to Prioritize Spectrum

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., would likely rein in Sen. Ted Cruz on USF, experts said.

BEAD Data

Washington Opens BEAD Application Window

Washington state to receive $1.2 billion in BEAD funds.

Mobile

AT&T Wants Two Years to Comply with FCC’s Mobile Phone Unlocking Proposal

An FCC 60-day phone unlocking mandate would exceed agency authority, AT&T argued.

BEAD

BEAD Director Optimistic About Participation, More Guidance Coming

Evan Feinman said to expect the first BEAD final proposal 'in about two weeks.'

Trump Vance Administration

Lawyer: Republican-Controlled FCC to Shift Telecom Landscape

Deregulation, M&A approvals, and tax policy changes set to reshape the industry under Trump.

Cybersecurity

FCC Gets $3.7 Billion in Funding Requests for Cybersecurity Pilot Program

Program has only $200 million to give schools and libraries for cybersecurity.

Indiana

Comcast and Indiana Partner on $55 Million High-Speed Internet Expansion

ARPA funds and private investment to connect 10,000+ rural homes and businesses

BEAD

State Broadband Officials Offer Opinions on BEAD

Officials from Michigan, Wyoming, and Washington, D.C., offered opinions.

mergers

Charter to Acquire Liberty Broadband

Liberty investors will receive 0.236 of a Charter share for each of their Liberty shares.

Election 2024

Election Officials Knock Down Starlink Vote Rigging Conspiracy Theories

Some rural counties used Starlink technology during the 2024 race to access their electronic poll books.

Election 2024

Trump Says Musk, Ramaswamy Will Form Outside Group to Advise Government Efficiency

The acronym 'DOGE' is a nod to Elon Musk's cryptocurrency. Musk and Ramaswamy will partner with Office of Management and Budget.

BEAD Data

West Virginia Extends BEAD Application Window

State is set to receive more than $1.2 billion in BEAD funds