Cybersecurity

Autonomous Cyberattacks Have Arrived, Defense Executives Say

Projected global defense spending of $6 trillion is fueling a private capital surge.

Satellite

Houses Passes Bill to Expand Broadband in Rural Appalachia

The act directs GAO to study satellite broadband use across 13 states.

Cybersecurity

EU Cyber Resilience Will Reshape Global Product Security Standards

Subsea cables crossing into Europe now fall under same security rules as power grids, says European Commission's cybersecurity chief.

Fiber

New York Telecom Group Backs FCC Push to Retire Copper Networks

Industry groups say outdated infrastructure is costly, vulnerable, and slows broadband investment.

Social Media

New Mexico Jury Finds Meta Violated Child Consumer Protection, Imposes $375M Penalty

The jury announced its verdict Tuesday after nearly seven weeks of trial; prosecutors had accused Meta of placing profits over safety.

Telecom Act

Experts Call for Modernization, Rewrite of 1996 Telecom Act

Ahead of Thursday's hearing, witnesses point to opportunities to promote competition, broadband classification, and AI infrastructure.

5G Wireless

Joel Thayer and Matthew Wong: The FCC’s $40 Billion Question

A Citizens Broadband Radio Service auction could raise $45 billion for the U.S. Treasury

NTIA

NTIA Takes Input on New Innovation Fund Round

The agency will use its remaining $50 million to support AI integration in wireless networks.

Spectrum

FCC Looks to Win ‘Space Race 2.0’ with Satellite Infrastructure Buildout

The FCC will open a proceeding to find spectrum for ‘Weird Space Stuff'

AI

Anthropic and Pentagon Head to Court as AI Firm Seeks End to 'Stigmatizing' Supply Chain Risk Label

Anthropic sued the Trump administration earlier this month.

NTIA

Alaska Broadband Office Approves $629 Million in BEAD Awards

The state released project-level funding details as it moves toward final federal approval.

Cybersecurity

FCC Bans Import of New Foreign-Made Wi-Fi Routers

Similar to its ban on foreign drones, FCC says companies may apply for an exemption.

Policyband

Does Chris Ruddy Now Have a POTUS Problem?

President Trump tells Newsmax reporter Mike Carter, 'You’re not doing a good job, did you hear me?'

Data Center

Experts Say Data Centers Face Permitting, Economic, and Community Support Obstacles

As data centers continue construction, some are facing local government ordinances and other challenges.

Privacy

Iran Build a Vast Camera Network to Control Dissent. Israel Turned it Into a Targeting Tool

Israel’s use of Tehran street cameras to help kill Iran’s supreme leader shows how everyday surveillance can turn into a wartime weapon.

Fiber

House Expected to Pass Satellite Broadband Study Bill Proposed for Appalachia

Lawmakers want the GAO to examine whether a regional commission can incorporate low-Earth orbit satellites into broadband efforts.