FCC
Advocates Urge FCC to Apply CALM Act to Streaming, Citing Disability Concerns
Industry groups say the law was written for traditional broadcast and cable, not internet-based services
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Privacy
Judges Appear Skeptical of Fifth Circuit Decision Tossing AT&T Fine
The Second Circuit heard arguments in Verizon's challenge to a fine for the same conduct.
BEAD
Indiana Delivers Fiber at Low Cost in First BEAD Awards
Preliminary results show $3,700 per passing for fiber builds.
ITU
Building Better Broadband: Why LEO Satellites and Hybrid Solutions Work Best Together
Barely 19% of residents in underdeveloped regions have internet access.
SpaceX
Amazon Enters Satellite Internet Market with First Project Kuiper Launch
The mission was Amazon’s first full-scale deployment
FCC
100 Days of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
FCC under Carr saved $463 million by terminating legacy contracts, the agency said.
Congress
House Passes NTIA Reauthorization, Rural Broadband Protection Acts
The House also passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which the Senate passed in February.
FCC
Trump EO Could Gut FCC Digital Discrimination Rules
The agency embraced ‘disparate impact’ in its 2023 regulations.
Defense Department
FCC Moves to Loosen Satellite Power Limits, Expand Shared Access to 37 GHz Band
FCC revisits decades-old satellite spectrum sharing rules and opens 600 megahertz of spectrum for commercial access.
SpaceX
West Va. Labor Leader Wants BEAD to Support Fiber Build
Local CAW executive says fiber means local jobs
AI
Tech Industry Tried Reducing AI Bias. Now Trump Wants to End Its 'Woke AI' Efforts
The U.S. Commerce Department has deleted mentions of AI fairness, safety and 'responsible AI' in its appeal for collaboration.
Privacy
FCC Urges Judges Not to Follow Fifth Circuit in Striking Down Fines
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, previously critical of the penalties, defended them on Monday.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on May 7, 2025 – How is Crypto Faring?
Join us for a special Q&A with former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo!
Trump Vance Administration
As Musk Gained Power in Washington, His Popularity Has Fallen, an AP-NORC Poll Finds
Just 33% of U.S. adults have a favorable view of Musk, down from 41% in December.
American Energy
Big Tech's Energy Demands Making Coal Power Plants Attractive
President Trump is wielding emergency authority to entice utilities to keep older coal-fired plants online and producing electricity.
FCC
11 State Attorneys General Defend FCC’s Cap on Prison Phone Rates
The FCC and allies will contend with a 14-state coalition opposing the rule.
