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Battle to Bypass Wireless Permitting Continues

New CTIA study reveals efficient wireless development without environmental and historic preservation requirements.

Wikipedia Inks AI Deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity on 25th Birthday

Wikipedia plans to use AI to assist editors and improve search experiences, while addressing criticism of bias and competition from rivals like Grokipedia.

FCC Opens 6 GHz Band to Higher-Power, Outdoor Devices

The order responds to emerging technologies like virtual reality and AI wearables.

State Audit Flags Gaps in Washington’s Digital Equity Strategy

Washington lacks a comprehensive statewide digital equity plan and clear leadership, the state auditor’s office found.

NTIA Listening Session on Non-Deployment Set for Feb. 11

The agency will take input to inform its 'future planning and policy development' around uses for the funds.

Todd Schlekeway: Extreme Weather Underscores Importance Tower Infrastructure

Tower technicians risk their lives maintaining critical communications infrastructure during severe weather and need policy support.

Dish Defaults on American Tower Payments

Dish is arguing it is exempt from contracts after its parent company EchoStar reached deals to sell much of its spectrum.

Madison, Wis. Joins Growing List of Cities Pausing Data Center Development

The city has enacted a one-year moratorium on new large data center construction.

CBRS Could Be Key to Scaling Fixed Wireless Broadband

Panelists said the mid-band spectrum enables lower-cost broadband in areas where fiber is difficult to deploy.

Comcast Down 181,000 Broadband Subs, in Line with Expectations

The cable operator updated its mobile contract with Verizon.

West Virginia Republican Wants Common Carrier Rules for Broadband ISPs

State regulators would require ISPs to provide safe, adequate, and reliable service to customers under just, fair, and reasonable terms and conditions.

Service Providers and California Officials Warn BEAD Builds Won’t Solve Affordability

Providers cited payment instability and post-construction costs, while officials urged an Affordability Connectivity Program replacement.

Next-Generation Wireless Access in Dense Urban Markets

From company's HQ, Tarana Wireless CEO Basil Alwan cited higher network capacity even under heavy interference

Internet Caucus-Affiliated Org Previews Tech Policy in Congress

A panel of policy experts said there could be movement on areas of bipartisan consensus

Idaho Gets NIST Approval to Advance Broadband Deployment

Idaho, Washington, Nebraska detailed mixed-technology builds and non-deployment priorities

European Commission Opens Proceedings for Google to Comply with Digital Markets Act

U.S. tech firms warn uneven implementation across member states complicates compliance.

Chips

Lawmakers Urge Faster Tech Investment as U.S. Competes With China

U.S. lawmakers warned that delays in regulation, infrastructure, and research funding weaken American leadership.

Public Safety

Senators Eye More Oversight with FirstNet Authority Reauthorization

House lawmakers also circulated draft legislation that would give NTIA more power over FirstNet authority.

Maryland

Maryland’s Single View Platform Enhances Broadband Development

Officials say platform supports visibility of statewide broadband assets.

Digital Inclusion

New York Housing Authority Connects Residents with Free Internet

Through policies and pilot programs, NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development delivers free internet to residents in affordable housing.