EchoStar, AT&T Close $23 Billion Spectrum Sale
The Wall Street Journal reported another EchoStar subsidiary was nearing bankruptcy
Latest
Rural Carriers Appeal FCC for Deadline Relief
Rural providers participating in a federal program say ‘unforeseen circumstances’ are making a 2028 deadline unworkable.
CTIA Wants Supreme Court to Again Review Decisions Upholding Carrier Fines
The rulings expanded FCC data privacy rules and made it easier for the agency to issue huge fines, the group said
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Combat School Cyber Attacks
The proposed legislation will authorize $10 million annually to address cyber threats in K-12 schools.
Airline Rebates Could Reach $5.7 Billion After Upper C-Band Auction
Satellite companies could get an extra $6.3 billion for clearing the band quickly
FCC Approves SoftBank’s Acquisition of Regional ISP WideOpenWest!
The ISP is likely set to become the first U.S. broadband provider with majority Japanese ownership.
Broadband Providers Praise Some State Pole Attachment Models, Argue Others Fall Behind
Providers say state pole attachment regimes are not created equal as FCC weighs oversight changes.
FCC to Migrate Subs Off Major Lifeline Provider
The agency said IM Telecom enrolled subscribers without their consent and violated non-usage rules
July 28, 2026: Beyond the Blueprint: The Real Story of Network Builds
Where design meets reality, straight from the experts who live it every day!
Japan’s SoftBank Gains FCC Approval to Acquire Regional ISP WideOpenWest
Agency clears way for WOW! to become one of the first U.S. broadband operators with majority Japanese ownership
Major U.K. ISP Calls for End to U.K.’s Net Neutrality Rules
Virgin Media O2 says the rules stifle innovation, limit network investment and prevent AI development.
Taiwan Opens Door to Foreign Satellite Providers
Officials reportedly in talks with Eutelsat OneWeb and Amazon Leo to strengthen communications resilience.
GAO Flags BEAD as Vulnerable to Fraud
Audit says decentralized funding structure creates risks, NTIA has implemented recommended controls.
Ookla: Geographic Location Impacts Cloud Responsiveness
The company found that location and infrastructure density impact cloud latency across the U.S.
SpaceX Logs Thirteenth Starship Launch, First Starlink V3 Test
MoffettNathanson analysts don’t expect the rocket to reach reusability this year
Colorado Eyes $31.5 Million Middle Mile Build
The state’s interconnected backhaul vision depends on uncertain federal funding and expanded legal authority.
Satellite
Amazon Looking to Launch 5,100 Satellites for Direct-to-Device
The service would be supported by exclusive spectrum acquired from Globalstar
Policyband
SpaceX Test Drives Potent V3 Sats Targeting Urban America – Time for ISPs to Panic?
SpaceX is counting on greater data density and upgraded phased-array antennas 'to more efficiently serve customers simultaneously in both densely and sparsely populated regions'
Expert Opinion
Brad Ventura: As Maui's Fire Chief, Don't Use Wildfires for Commercial Self-Interest
The Fire Chief of the island of Maui, which experience deadly wildfires in August 2023, recounts what actually happened
Virginia
Virginia Study on Groundwater and Data Centers Calls for Tighter Water Regulations
The study, released after months of delays and mounting criticism, was ordered two years ago amid growing concerns about resources for data centers.
Satellite
SpaceX Launches Starship on Another Test Flight, This Time With the Most Advanced Starlink Satellites
Towering more than 400 feet, Starship soared from Texas on Friday.
Rural
Rural Stakeholders Oppose AT&T Petitions that Threaten Universal Telephone Service
Coalition says FCC lacks authority to override California phone service obligations.
Wireless
Dish Seeking to Freeze Tower Suits
A judge pushed back the company’s bankruptcy timeline
FCC
Duke Energy Asks FCC to Stay AT&T Pole Rate Complaint Pending Arbitration
The utility says FCC should pause the complaint while parties privately dispute the issue.
Earnings
Verizon Inks $1 Billion Fiber Deal with Google
CEO Dan Schulman said there was ‘no backdoor’ to the company’s MVNO
AI
Trump Expands a Voluntary Pledge to Protect Consumers From High Utility Bills From AI Data Centers
Opposition to data centers has become bipartisan.
Earnings
Charter Down 172,000 Broadband Subs
The company added 406,000 mobile lines, ahead of expectations
Expert Opinion
Joel Thayer and Ethan Tun: Stop Making Americans Pay for Yesterday’s Phone Network
Outdated rules tying carriers to copper phone lines are diverting billions from fiber and wireless buildout, and the FCC should finish modernizing them.
BEAD
Questions Remain After NTIA’s Review of Billions in Broadband Grants, GAO Says
Watchdog says NTIA did not provide updated data or outcomes for awards flagged during Trump administration review.
Policyband
Charter Reports Weak Second Quarter, Dropping 172,000 Broadband Customers
Mobile growth slowed year over year while company continued to show video improvement owing to deep value from free apps given to expanded basic subscribers
Data Center
Democrats Seize on AI Data Center Backlash That's Dividing Rural Republicans
The AI data center controversy could influence the upcoming election.
Fiber
House Dems Oppose FCC Preempting Calif. Copper Rules
AT&T wants the agency to grant preemption and allow it to discontinue copper service in the state
