Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation

House Passes Trio of Last-Minute Broadband Bills

Two bills target BEAD delays, one focuses on U.S. wireless leadership

White Papers

'Lessons from the History of Wi-Fi': A Critique

The report is interesting but ends up arguing against itself.

Rip and Replace

Senate Passes Defense Bill with $3 Billion in Rip and Replace Funding

It will now head to President Biden's desk.

SpaceX

Broadband Breakfast Person of the Year: Elon Musk

In our view, without Musk’s support, Trump would not have won the presidency.

Open RAN

NTIA Announces New $450 Million Innovation Fund Round

The funding is aimed at software tools for open RAN deployments.

Jessica Rosenworcel

Rosenworcel: Space Economy Growth Is ‘Astronomical’

FCC Chairwoman outlined priorities for innovation, sustainability, and competition in the New Space Age.

Defense Department

What Does Big Tech Hope to Gain From Warming Up to Trump?

Wish list includes clearing the way for AI development, easier energy for data centers, changing the antitrust discussion and fending off EU.

Health

FCC: Broadband Gaps Worsen Maternal Care Across U.S.

FCC’s updated mapping platform highlights critical links between connectivity and health outcomes.

Expert Opinion

Mark Vasconi: BEAD Shouldn’t Bet on Forever Subsidies

BEAD money is start-up capital and not designed to provide on-going support for long-term operating expenses.

BEAD Data

New York Open for BEAD Applications

It's at least the sixteenth state to start taking grant proposals under the $42.5 billion program.

Broadband's Impact

Windhausen Stepping Down as Head of SHLB in 2025

The coalition is now in search of its next executive director.

Spectrum

Latta Hoping for Auction Authority in Reconciliation

Video of Latta's speech also available on Broadband Breakfast.

Infrastructure

Japan's SoftBank Plans to Invest $100 Billion in U.S. Projects

Trump has used the weeks since the election to promote his policies, negotiate with foreign leaders and try to strike deals.

Digital Inclusion

Supreme Court Refuses to Disturb N.Y. Low-Income Broadband Rate Law

The state is set to begin enforcing the law in 30 days.

Expert Opinion

Congress Has a Chance to Rid Our Networks of Huawei Once and For All

Armed with the Chinese Communist Party’s monies and resources, they flooded our markets with equipment riddled with vulnerabilities.

OTI

Senate Bill Would Fortify Networks Against Climate Disasters

Sen. Markey says rising sea levels threaten 4,000 miles of fiber across the U.S.