Massachusetts

Massachusetts Broadband Institute Introduces $9.44 Million Launchpad Program

The program will address gaps identified in the state’s digital equity plan

FCC

Former Commissioners, Policy Experts Endorse Trusty for FCC

Trusty was nominated to be fifth FCC commissioner in January

FCC

Carr Appoints New FCC Deputy General Counsel

Bradley Craigmyle appointed Deputy General Counsel for litigation

Expert Opinion

How Should Secretary Lutnick Reform the $42 Billion Broadband Program?

For $849 million, Americans should expect modern data analytics, cost analysis, and competitive auctions to deploy billions of dollars of funding.

Cox Communications

Cable Re-ups Push for Pole Attachment Timelines

The industry wants a firm deadline for utilities to process large pole attachment requests.

Energy

Senate to Weigh Opposing Resolutions Targeting Trump and Biden Energy Policies

One seeks to overturn Trump's emergency energy declaration, the other targets Biden's methane gas fee.

Congress

Senate Amendment Would Curb Costly FCC Regulations

Effort believed to be a preliminary step toward passage of the REINS Act.

Infrastructure

NARUC Wants Copper Theft Federally Criminalized

Group says stricter penalties needed to modernize communications protection.

Nuclear

Energy Secretary Touts Nuclear Power as Tech Sector's Thirst for Electricity Grows

Federal energy analysts say the U.S. has generated more nuclear electricity than any other country.

California

California Opens BEAD Funding Window to ISPs

State set to receive nearly $2 billion from NTIA.

BEAD Data

Even Though NTIA Approved Louisiana BEAD, Delay by NIST Keeps Shovels at Bay

Obscure National Institute of Standards and Technology agency has kept state from building broadband.

BEAD

Pew Calls on NTIA to Disclose BEAD Waivers

Without public disclosure, states lack clarity on how NTIA has granted BEAD waivers.

SpaceX

Verizon, AT&T Successfully Test Direct-to-Satellite Video Calls

FCC granted temporary authority for testing, but full commercial approval awaits.

BEAD

AT&T Exec Says Fixed Wireless Has a Role in BEAD

The company's licensed spectrum could make its fixed wireless service easier to fund under program rules.

BEAD

Senate Bill Would Shield BEAD Grants from Federal Taxation

Would exclude broadband deployment grants from corporate taxable income

Digital Inclusion

Supreme Court Still Won't Review N.Y. Affordable Broadband Act

A group of 22 states – including Massachusetts and California – supported New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office.