AI
Trump Says Tariff Threat Drove U.S. Investments, Blasts Biden on Energy
'You should get rid of the CHIPS Act and whatever’s left over, Mr. Speaker, you should use it to reduce debt.'
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Texas
Texas Halts $55.6 Million Digital Equity Program over NTIA Uncertainty
State advises potential applicants to pause efforts.
Fiber
Lumos to Build 5,000 Miles of Fiber in Georgia
Project anticipates reaching more than 320,000 homes and businesses
USF
House Aides: USF Court Case Puts Millions at Risk
Congress needs to be ready for a ruling against USF, memo says.
Ziply
Energy Company Complains About Ziply Fiber Deployment
NorthWestern Energy filed a complaint about the provider with the FCC
FCC
FCC Chairman Carr to Speak at 2025 INCOMPAS Policy Summit
Simington, Gomez will also represent the FCC.
Funding
Telecom Industry Launches Coalition to Push Congress on USF Fix
The groups called on Congress to preserve USF’s funding structure ahead of Supreme Court ruling.
Energy
Wisconsin Bill Aims to Streamline Nuclear Energy Approvals
The bill aims to fast-track the process for studying and approving nuclear reactor projects.
Alaska
Alaska Communications Suffers Brief Outage after Damage to Subsea Fiber Cable
Juneau faced a weekend outage after a subsea cable broke, with most services restored soon after.
Rural
AT&T Defends Copper Network Retirement Plan Amid Union Opposition
AT&T is transitioning to newer fiber optic technology and plans to retire its copper infrastructure.
SpaceX
Starlink Unveils Limited $80 a Month Plan in 14 States
‘Residential Lite’ comes with a 33% discount on the traditional plan
AI
Iowa Pushes Nuclear Energy Plan to Support AI, Data Center Boom
Iowa governor also plans to sign an executive order to create a Nuclear Energy Task Force in the state.
Infrastructure
Charter Foresees Cash Flow Surge, Shrugs Off BEAD
With major network upgrades complete, Charter CEO said the ISP was ready to cash in.
BEAD
Analyst: BEAD Federal Tax Exemption Bill Would Not Apply to States
Attorney Casey Lide still believes the bill is necessary to get successful BEAD projects running
SpaceX
Congress Revives Effort to Expand Satellite Connectivity for Farmers
This and six other telecom bills set for a Tuesday markup by House Commerce Committee.
Expert Opinion
Chicago Quantum Corridor Nourishes Neighborhood Transformation in AI World
The Quantum Corridor on Chicago's South Side is designed to expand American competitiveness in the 21st century world.
