House and Senate Democrats Demand Answers from Carr Over Media Investigations
The efforts are not termed ‘investigations,’ but - signed only by Democrats - demand answers from Carr.
Latest
GoNetspeed Blasts Massachusetts for Broadband Delays Caused by Outdated Pole Attachment Rules
Regional ISP urged regulators to adopt reforms modeled on federal rules.
Wireless Association: Exempt Deployments from Environmental Policy Act
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comment on the proposal.
Iowa Urged to Prioritize Fiber Ahead of Arrival of $415 Million in BEAD Money
Wulfsen argued that fiber is a better long-term investment than satellite.
Congress Accelerates Tech Agenda with House Markup of Key Bills
House panel revives broadband, cybersecurity, and supply chain bills.
T-Mobile, Swedish Investor EQT Close Lumos Purchase
T-Mobile is aiming to reach 3.5 million passings with the joint venture by 2029.
Powering the Digital Future: Broadband Breakfast Summit Captured in Photos
The photo gallery captures not just the presentations, but the engaging conversations and networking at the event.
House Bill Could Open Appalachian Broadband Funds to Starlink
GAO study would evaluate whether the Appalachian Regional Commission should fund LEO providers.
Pennsylvania Bill Seeks to Lower Broadband Labor Costs by Reclassifying Workers
Pickett argues that the current classification inflates broadband deployment costs.
Major Low-Power TV Station Owner Wants to Shift to Datacasts
HC2 asked the FCC to allow low-power TV stations to use the 5G broadcast standard.
Michigan Bill Seeks to Exempt Broadband Grants From State Taxes
Even in more connected areas, access rates remain below the national average of 90%.
West Virginia Reworking BEAD Proposal Amid Trump-Driven Program Overhaul
State delays final BEAD proposal to reconsider technology mix under Trump administration’s revised priorities.
Commerce Inspector General: Project Selection Timelines a Potential Struggle for BEAD
The agency's inspector general interviewed and surveyed state broadband offices.
Global Leaders Share Insights on Broadband Success, Open Access
Fiber deployment emerges as a common thread despite vastly different market conditions.
Panelists Warn of ‘Choke Points’ in America’s Nuclear Energy Future
Permitting delays, transmission backlogs, siting fights, and supply chain gaps top the list.
FCC’s Carr Opens Probes Into Disney and ABC
The agency is investigating the company, along with Comcast and Verizon, over diversity practices.
Advanced Energy
AI’s Energy Appetite Is Growing; Permitting Delays Could Starve It
Outdated permitting systems could stymie nuclear projects needed for tomorrow’s data centers, panelists said.
Middle Mile
More Internet Exchanges Necessary for Rural Areas: Experts
Latency experienced by users is dependent in part on their distance from internet exchange points.
Expert Opinion
ACP Funding is Still a Good Idea, Even for the Current GOP
But don’t get your hopes up.
nuclear
‘Nuclear Congressman’ Says Small Modular Reactors Key to Data Center Growth
With AI, broadband, and cloud infrastructure stressing the grid, Fleischmann wants to put nuclear reactors on-site.
DCS
Data Center Summit
The 'Data Centers, Nuclear Power and Broadband Summit' took place on March 27, 2025.
nuclear
Rep. Randy Weber: More Nuclear Power for Data Centers
Big tech companies have been pursuing nuclear power as electricity demands increase.
BEAD
NTIA Nominee Roth Mostly Noncommittal on Key BEAD Issues
Roth offered no guarantees that states won’t have to restart BEAD subgrantee selections.
FCC
FCC Opens Inquiry into GPS Backup
Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez criticized the agency's recent probes into media companies and ISPs.
Briefs
New Mexico Broadband Expansion Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
Legislation aims to improve online education, emergency services
data center
Manufacturing Behind Surging Energy Demand for Data Centers, Says U.S. Chamber Official
Guith said natural gas was a key factor in keeping electricity affordable.
NTIA
Trump’s NTIA Pick Vows to ‘Finish the Job’ on BEAD
Roth vows to preserve bipartisan spirit of $42.5 billion broadband program.
nuclear
Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant May Return to Fuel Microsoft AI Data Center
Plan to restart the storied Pennsylvania reactor reflects the growing convergence of Big Tech’s energy demand.
data center
Final Call for Data Centers, Nuclear Power, and Broadband Summit – March 27, 2025
The event will take place at Clyde’s of Gallery Place starting at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 8:15 a.m.
USF
USF Proponents ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ After Supreme Court Arguments
Justices are set to decide whether the $9 billion-per-year program is unconstitutional
FTC
Fired FTC Official Slaughter: Trump Put Big Tech Above the Law
Democrat says FTC lost two Big Tech watchdogs over Meta, X, and Amazon.
Briefs
FCC Asked to Block Provider from Shutting Down in Pennsylvania
Shutdown could leave 911 call centers more vulnerable to outages, Zito Media claims.
