Congress
Sen. Scott Introduces the Regulatory Decimation Act
Bill requires repeal of 10 regulations before a major new one can be issued
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Digital Inclusion
Vermont Lawmaker Introduces Affordable Broadband Bill
‘With the N.Y. bill litigated, we just need to craft a bill more suited to Vermont,' Morrow said.
Briefs
Astound to Compete with Comcast in Scranton, Pa., Mayor Says
Residents might have a new cable option and the City government could earn some revenue.
Alaska
GCI Customers In Sitka, Alaska to Lose Service for Days Amid Fiber Maintenance
Anchorage-based company to perform 'emergency maintenance' on its subsea fiber network.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on March 12, 2025 - 5 Years On: Where Is Broadband Now?
We’re also inviting you - our audience - to share your thoughts!
BEAD
Former NTIA Official: BEAD Changes Could Add Years to Deployment
'While I am all for improving the program, I do not want to see West Virginia wait longer than is necessary or have to redo their proposals and application,' Sen. Capito also said.
FCC
Carr Calls For Backup Alternatives to GPS
Agency looking for ways to reduce risks to national security
Infrastructure
U.S. Data Centers Could Face Security Threats Amid AI Boom
Current legislation insufficient to protect data center infrastructure, experts fear
Congress
Broadband Execs: Rural Broadband in Trouble, Irrespective of BEAD
Industry leaders warn permitting delays and USF collapse could cripple connectivity in rural America
Expert Opinion
Kelly Kroll: The Vital Impact of BABA Regulations on Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects
BABA Act's emphasis on using domestically produced steel is crucial for ensuring the quality, safety, and sustainability of infrastructure projects.
SpaceX
Simington Discusses FCC’s Priorities Under the New Administration
Simington emphasized the importance of broadband to what he termed 'reindustrialization, smart industrialization'
SpaceX
Rep. Hudson Bows New Bill to Change Key Terms in BEAD Program
Richard Hudson, R-N.C., announced the SPEED for BEAD Act
FCC
Simington Embraces English-Only Proceedings at FCC
Simington spoke out after Trump’s Executive Order
SpaceX
Commerce Secretary Says Broadband Infrastructure Program Under Review
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick vows ‘tech-neutral’ approach to BEAD, stripping Biden-era rules
BEAD
Commerce Secretary Says Americans Need 'the Benefit of the Bargain' from BEAD
'We want the lowest cost broadband access to Americans,' Howard Lutnick said, repeating, 'the lowest cost.'
SpaceX
Ontario Cancels $100 Million Starlink Contract over U.S. Tariffs
Deal signed last November would have connected 15,000 homes and business
