Cybersecurity

Comcast: Data Breach Affected 237,000 Broadband Customers

Breach underscores risk of using third-party vendors

Fiber

Alabama Statewide Middle Mile Network Reaches Major Milestone

Network is 67% toward completion, bringing resilient infrastructure to 38 counties.

Infrastructure

Broadband in the Next Administration

Don't miss the chance to learn about BEAD, spectrum, Universal Service Fund reform, and the future of the internet.

Data Center

LSC Breaks Ground on Dark Fiber Expansion

Construction is expected to conclude by the end of 2025

Public Safety

Still Monitoring Helene Recovery, FCC Readies for Milton

The agency activated its disaster reporting system Monday.

Broadband Mapping and Data

FCC Urged to Improve Approach to Collecting Broadband Data

Stakeholders pushed for better data and stricter standards.

Rip and Replace

Point Broadband Asks for Rip-and-Replace Extension

Alabama ISP says it needs more time to migrate all customers to secure hardware.

E-Rate

Disabilities Group Seeks E-Rate Funding Beyond Hotspots

AAPD is asking FCC to fund assistive devices in schools

SpaceX

House Committee Probes Starlink RDOF Denial

The FCC said it stood by its decision not to award the company $885 million in broadband subsidies.

Expert Opinion

Public vs. Private Networks – What Is the Difference?

Knowing the differences between public and private networks is crucial when exploring wireless network options

Education

School Leaders Press FCC for Expanded E-Rate Support Beyond Hotspots

'Embedded cellular devices are less expensive than separate hotspot devices.'

Broadband Mapping and Data

Ookla Names Connecticut, North Dakota As Top Performing Broadband States

Speed data showed that performance was far from equal across the board.

Cox Communications

Rhode Island Announces $13 Million in Broadband Grants

The state's planning a second, $12 million round of CPF awards.

Election 2024

AI in Political Ads Rule Unlikely Before Election: Carr

Reply comments on the rules, which Carr opposes, are due October 11.

Iowa

NTIA Approves Volume Two of Iowa’s BEAD Proposal

The approval enables Iowa to begin implementing its BEAD program

5G Wireless

UScellular: Intense Competition, Debt Drove Decision to Sell to T-Mobile

Officials from UScellular made their case to the FCC last week