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Telecom Act

Rep. McClellan Hopes to Modernize 1996 Telecom Act Despite Lack of Congressional Support

House Democrat emphasized need to create more AI regulation and the importance of federal investment in broadband.

Fiber

Ezee Fiber Expands Into Metro Detroit With Multi-Gig Service

Company targets eight Michigan counties as construction begins

NTIA

BEAD Plans Approved: $736 Million for Washington and $629 Million for Alaska

Now 47 states have received NTIA approval, and 35 have cleared NIST review.

mergers

New Bill Would Impose Shot Clocks on FCC Merger Reviews

Denials and hearing referrals would have to be voted on by commissioners.

Internet

Roth Says U.S. Must Lead Global Network Standards to Protect Speech

Commerce official warns foreign regulations and infrastructure battles threaten free expression

BEAD 2026

National Press Club Ballroom is Venue for BEAD Implementation Summit on March 18

Broadband Breakfast announces interactive CHAT community spaces for Presenters, for Breakfast Club Members, and for Event Participants

Policyband

Carr Has FCC Looking at Migration of Sports Programming from Free TV to Streaming Platforms

'… Watching your favorite team play isn’t as easy these days. Many games are still on broadcast, but an increasing number are on a range of different online platforms,” Carr says.

IP transition

Who Will Provide Telecom Service When Copper Networks are Gone?

Both panelists said they support fiber as the preferred technology for the transition.

FCC

Chinese Drone Company Sues FCC Over Blacklisting

FCC argues it had no other choice because of national security risks.

Expert Opinion

Monica Sanders: Data Centers Need More Than Permits, They Need Public Trust

With $64 billion in data center projects blocked or delayed, the industry is learning that permits aren't the same as public trust.

Digital Inclusion

Securus, Pay Tel Looking to Drop Legal Challenge to Prison Phone Rates

The FCC issued a new order last year raising its price caps.

nick jeffery

Charter Names Frontier CEO Nick Jeffery as Chief Operating Officer

The new executive joins Charter on Sept. 1, 2026.

Data Center

Trump Announces Data Center ‘Rate Payer Protection Pledge’ at SOTU

Trump says his administration negotiated with large tech companies to produce their own energy for data centers.

Infrastructure

Tower Companies Not Letting up on Push for EchoStar Deal Conditions

The Wireless Infrastructure Association made its case to the FCC’s top lawyer.

Wireless

Vertical Bridge Raises $1.94 Billion in Tower-Backed Financing

Company said transaction was largest securitization in tower sector history