Data Center

Democrats Seize on AI Data Center Backlash That's Dividing Rural Republicans

The AI data center controversy could influence the upcoming election.

Fiber

House Dems Oppose FCC Preempting Calif. Copper Rules

AT&T wants the agency to grant preemption and allow it to discontinue copper service in the state

Wireless

Malibu City Council Votes to Bar New Wireless Facilities in Residential Neighborhoods

The city enacted a resolution prohibiting the placement of new cell equipment closer than 300 feet of residential property lines.

Congress

House Republicans Question Future of Federal Broadband Programs

GAO tells lawmakers fewer broadband programs may be needed after BEAD

Earnings

Comcast Broadband Sub Losses Improving

The company said it’s not yet seeing an impact from Starlink in rural areas

Briefs

Shentel VP and Chief Accounting Officer to Resign

Tracy Willis is leaving the company on Aug. 6

BEAD

Texas Broadband Office Pushes Back Against SpaceX Favoritism Accusations

The department says claims have been driven by misinformation.

Earnings

T-Mobile Broadband Adds ‘in the Upper 400,000 Range’

The company was pleased by the FCC's plan to auction 2.7 GHz spectrum in 2028

Donald Trump

Trump Nominates FCC Lawyer Adam Candeub to Head Antitrust Division at Justice

Candeub, nominated July 21, requires Senate confirmation.

AI

OpenAI Says Rogue AI Models Broke Free From Human Control. Some See as a 'Warning Shot'

The attack announced this week by OpenAI blamed rogue AI models.

Thomas Regnier

EU Hits Google With $1 Billion Fine Over its Play App Store and Search

The EU continues to enforce digital regulations despite potential backlash from the U.S.

Policyband

Comcast Lost 167,000 Broadband Subs in Second Quarter, Slightly Worse Than Expected

Streamer Peacock posted its first‑ever quarterly profit, with EBITDA of $189 million and 2 million paid subscriber additions to reach 48 million

Expert Opinion

Samantha Schartman: AI Will Widen the Digital Divide — Cross-Sector Co-Investment Could Provide a Bridge

We need new ways to fund programs, and the Alt Funding Field Guide makes the case that digital inclusion creates economic value

FCC

FCC Approves Upper C-Band Plan, Opening 160 MHz for Wireless Auction

The proceeding required extensive coordination with wireless carriers, satellite operators, broadcasters, and aviation stakeholders

Wireless

AT&T Fixed Wireless Back in New York

The carrier had pulled the service over the state’s Affordable Broadband Act

Wireless

Ookla: T-Mobile Receives Best Mobile Network in First Half of 2026

The ISP was also awarded fastest mobile and 5G networks