Election 2024

Federal Agencies Say Russia and Iran Ramping Up Voter Influence Campaigns

Russian actors 'are manufacturing videos and creating fake articles to undermine the legitimacy of the election,' the agencies said.

Nevada

Nevada Senate Race Unusually Quiet for a Battleground State

Rosen has positioned herself on issues like broadband internet access and a high-speed rail connection with Southern California.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on November 13, 2024 - State Broadband Offices and BEAD Awards

Several states have launched their application portals for the BEAD Program.

Earnings

Altice USA Loses 50,000 Broadband Subscribers in Q3

Larger cable companies had reported fewer than expected losses.

Education

FCC Defends Bus Wi-Fi Before 5th Circuit

The court weighed whether a school bus can be considered a classroom under the E-Rate program’s guidelines.

Election 2024

Elon Musk’s $1M-a-Day Voter Sweepstakes Can Proceed, Judge Says

State court judge ruled after Musk’s lawyers said the winners are paid spokespeople and not chosen by chance.

DOJ

T-Mobile-Lumos Deal Under Review for Foreign Participation

The review period could take as long as 210 days

SpaceX

Rosenworcel: Shooting Tragedy Shows Need for Rural Broadband

5G Fund will help reach emergency call centers in rural areas, Chairwoman says.

USF

High Court Skeptical of Shielding USF from False Claims Act

Justices appeared receptive to a narrow ruling in the government's favor.

Ziply

Ziply Fiber Selling to Bell Canada Parent in $5 Billion Deal

Ziply and Bell plan to accelerate fiber growth across both sides of the border.

South Carolina

S.C. Mayor Wants ISPs to Increase Network Redundancy

Says network outages, even for a few hours, are incredibly disruptive to modern economy.

Election 2024

Here's What to Watch as Election Day Approaches

Harris would become the first female president in the U.S.'s 248-year history. Trump would become the first person convicted of a felony elected to the presidency.

Biden-Harris Administration

Broadband Breakfast Endorses Kamala Harris for President

This tech-focused publication and broadband community says Harris-Walz is ‘better for broadband’ and ‘better for people’s lives’ than the alternative.

Fiber

Ting Internet Makes Deep Staff Cuts

Firm trying to generate net income, positive EBITDA.

AI

AI Models Generating Misleading Responses in Spanish, Say Voting Groups

AI models generate election-related falsehoods in Spanish more frequently than they do in English.

Expert Opinion

Nathan Leamer: Future of Regulatory Regime in Balance

Regardless of which party wins in November, the Loper Bright legal change will have lasting effects.