BEAD Data

Washington Opens BEAD Application Window

Washington state to receive $1.2 billion in BEAD funds.

Mobile

AT&T Wants Two Years to Comply with FCC’s Mobile Phone Unlocking Proposal

An FCC 60-day phone unlocking mandate would exceed agency authority, AT&T argued.

BEAD

BEAD Director Optimistic About Participation, More Guidance Coming

Evan Feinman said to expect the first BEAD final proposal 'in about two weeks.'

Trump Vance Administration

Lawyer: Republican-Controlled FCC to Shift Telecom Landscape

Deregulation, M&A approvals, and tax policy changes set to reshape the industry under Trump.

Cybersecurity

FCC Gets $3.7 Billion in Funding Requests for Cybersecurity Pilot Program

Program has only $200 million to give schools and libraries for cybersecurity.

Indiana

Comcast and Indiana Partner on $55 Million High-Speed Internet Expansion

ARPA funds and private investment to connect 10,000+ rural homes and businesses

BEAD

State Broadband Officials Offer Opinions on BEAD

Officials from Michigan, Wyoming, and Washington, D.C., offered opinions.

mergers

Charter to Acquire Liberty Broadband

Liberty investors will receive 0.236 of a Charter share for each of their Liberty shares.

SpaceX

Election Officials Knock Down Starlink Vote Rigging Conspiracy Theories

Some rural counties used Starlink technology during the 2024 race to access their electronic poll books.

Election 2024

Trump Says Musk, Ramaswamy Will Form Outside Group to Advise Government Efficiency

The acronym 'DOGE' is a nod to Elon Musk's cryptocurrency. Musk and Ramaswamy will partner with Office of Management and Budget.

BEAD Data

West Virginia Extends BEAD Application Window

State is set to receive more than $1.2 billion in BEAD funds

Hawaii

Hawaiian, NTIA Officials Announce New Broadband Funding

State will receive more than $72 million to boost connectivity

Broadband Mapping and Data

WISPA Pushes Back on Calls for Symmetrical Gigabit Broadband Standard

Industry groups are urging FCC to reject long-term symmetrical speed goals.

SpaceX

NTCA: Satellite Internet Not a Substitute for Wireline

Satellite differs from wireline on price, reliability, and security, trade group says.

Benton

Benton: Affordability Blocks FCC’s Connectivity Goals

Section 706 Report should recognize high internet costs keep millions offline, Benton said.

Chips

Biden Funded Factories and Infrastructure, But Trump Might Get to Cut the Ribbons

Trump, rather than Biden, could get to tell Americans that he built the country back better.