China

CSIS Report Warns of Chinese Threat to Global Subsea Cables

CSIS warns subsea fiber-optic cables are at risk of sabotage by U.S. foreign adversaries.

Expert Opinion

Doug Dawson: When Will We See BEAD Construction?

I don’t want to burst bubbles, but there will not be substantial BEAD spending in 2025.

Consumers’ Research

Fifth Circuit Pauses USF Decision While FCC Plans Appeal

The agency said it's planning to petition the Supreme Court by Sept. 30.

SpaceX

SpaceX Leads as BEAD Opens Doors for LEO Satellite Technology

As SpaceX leads in orbital launches, the $42.5B BEAD program could further bolster its role in global broadband expansion.

Rural

SATT Seeks $1.8M RDOF Transfer to Avoid FCC Default Penalties

The FCC found the transfer in the public interest, provided South Central Connect submitted the necessary financial and legal documents.

SpaceX

NTIA Offers Guidance on Funding Starlink, Other Technologies with BEAD Money

Comments are due at the agency before September 11.

Sixth Circuit

Court Orders ISPs, FCC to Argue Net Neutrality on Halloween

Sixth Circuit put the Net Neutrality rules on hold in an unanimous stay order on Aug. 1.

BEAD

West Virginia Opens BEAD Grant Application Window

The state will accept applications for 60 days.

5G Wireless

Wireless Carriers Press FCC to Expand Access to Light Poles

ISPs want the FCC to ensure access to light poles to speed infrastructure deployment.

CPUC

Major Broadband Awards Handed Out in California, Ohio

California approved $237 million in grants; Ohio greenlit $94 million.

Community Broadband

Chicago Diary: What I Saw at the Democratic National Convention

The struggle to balance corporate influence and grassroots demands was prominently felt at the DNC in Chicago.

FCC

Cruz Critical of Broadband Subsidy Administrator After Audit

The Government Accountability Office found the program management 'consistent with selected FCC requirements.'

FCC

Altice Mobile to Pay Fine for Late Notification of Network Outages

'Both outages impacted several hundred thousand wireless users across Altice’s entire footprint,' the FCC said.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Study: Heaviest Broadband Users Will Keep Growing as Share of All Subscribers

By end of the year, 20% of all broadband subscribers will consume at least 1 TB per month.

Infrastructure

Harris Accepts Democratic Nomination, Vows Support for Rule of Law and Common Sense

Artificial intelligence only tech or telecom issue mentioned by Harris in acceptance speech.

IRA

Rural Leaders See Their Hospitals Closing Without Robust Broadband

The Biden administration's broadband initiatives were described as crucial for saving rural hospitals.