Nuclear

Trump Media to Merge with Nuclear Fusion Company that Wants to Power AI

Fusion technology has been seen as a long way off but tech companies view it as a promising way of powering their energy-hungry AI data centers.

Policyband

FCC Chairman Carr Was Ready for Senate Democrats' Partisan Gong Show Led by Markey

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) joined the pile on by releasing a communications pricing report filled with partisan half-truths and bogus statistical inferences blaming Carr for fueling inflation

NTIA

New BEAD Rules Subject to Congressional Review, GAO Finds

Congress should have received a report before the rules were issued, the watchdog said.

Free Speech

Senators Press FCC Chair for First Time Since Kimmel Controversy

Senators confront Carr on broadcast influence, consolidation, and FCC independence

Broadband Mapping and Data

Fiber Broadband Association Says 11.8 Million New Fiber Passings in 2025

In a separate study, Ookla found median fixed wireless speeds from the mobile carriers decreased in 2025.

Wireless

After Losing Restraining Order Fight, T-Mobile Expands Online Switching Tool

AT&T had asked a judge to block a beta version of the tool that asked prospective customers to log into their accounts with other carriers.

BEAD

Bipartisan Senators Want to Keep Non-Deployment Funds

Six GOP Senators signed on to a Tuesday letter to the NTIA.

Policyband

Sen. Warren Targets Nexstar-TEGNA as 'Presumptively Illegal' in Violating FCC's 39% Cap

In their letter to the FCC and Justice Department, Several Capitol Hill Democrats Addressed None of the Issues Driving the Merger, Such as the Need to Gain Scale to Battle Big Tech and Big Media

Spectrum

FCC Told to Deny or Condition EchoStar Waivers Tied to SpaceX Spectrum Transfer

Petitioners warn waivers may undermine terrestrial buildout requirements and strand spectrum

mergers

California Public Utilities Judge Seeks Diversity Goals in Verizon Merger

An administrative judge at the CPUC recommended approval, but only with extra DEI requirements.

Public Safety

House Lawmakers Push for Upgraded 911 Networks

Bills propose federal grants for next-gen 911, enhanced satellite alerts, and improved FCC reporting

USF

Universal Service Fund Contribution Factor Projected at 37.6% in 2026

Believe it or not, that 37.6 percent is down from the current 38.1 percent.

Spectrum

Budget Law’s Spectrum Auction Mandate Raises Stakes for Wi-Fi, CBRS

The legislation would task the NTIA with finding about 500 megahertz and the FCC with finding another 300 megahertz for auction.

Policyband

Exclusive Interview with Nexstar Chairman and CEO Perry Sook

Sook says local TV stations need regulatory freedom enjoyed by Big Tech and legacy media giants: ‘It’s going to be necessary to have consolidation to survive.'

Spectrum

American Tower: Dish Not Forced to Sell Spectrum

The tower company is asking a judge to prevent Dish from exiting its lease after major spectrum sales.

Free Speech

FCC Chairman Faces Scrutiny Ahead of Wednesday Senate Oversight Hearing

Groups call on senators to probe Brendan Carr’s use of public interest and news distortion policies