AI

Colorado Cracks Down on AI Deceptions in Campaign Ads

Colorado Governor signs into law AI disinformation bill, days after similar FCC proposal

FCC

Broadband Industry Groups Nearing Agreement Not to Challenge Second Circuit Decision

The court upheld a New York law mandating cheaper plans for low-income subscribers.

Digital Equity

Digital Equity Leaders Discuss Plans Beyond the Affordable Connectivity Program

Experts say a shift toward community-informed digital navigation can build equitable connectivity

FCC

Rosenworcel Proposes Updated Orbital Debris Rules

Updated rules would require satellites to meet specific metrics that limit risk of in-space collisions.

Cox Communications

NCTA Urges FCC to Lighten Proposed RPKI Reporting Requirements

The agency will vote in June on a proposal to institute internet routing security mandates.

Fixed Wireless

Breezeline President Frank van der Post Leaving Company

Cogeco said Mr. van der Post has been instrumental in leading our U.S. operations for the past five years.

Cybersecurity

Identity of Seattle Public Library Cyber Attackers Still Undisclosed

Five days since an alleged ransomware attack hit the Seattle Public Library, authorities have yet to disclose key details, including who was behind the attack.

FCC

Frontier Expecting Minor Impact from ACP Sunset Later this Year

ACP participants make up 4% of the company's nearly 3 million broadband subscribers.

ARPA

Michigan Says Broadband Champions are Essential for Its Broadband Deployment

Broadband champions leverage strategic communication to educate local decision-makers.

Colorado

Colorado Signs Right to Repair Bill

The bill prohibits software that prevents independent repairs to digital products.

Wi-Fi

Rosenworcel Defends FCC's Authority to Expand E-Rate to WiFi Hotspots

The FCCs responsibility is to keep universal services in line with evolving telecommunications, Rosenworcel says.

FCC

Broadband Providers Continue to Push Back on Bulk Billing Ban

The proposal, first announced in March, has not been released publicly.

Briefs

Alabama Grants $2.39 Million to WOW! for Fiber Expansion

The combined $3.41 million will target underserved areas of the state.

FCC

Congress Pushes for National Broadband Strategy With NTIA Reauthorization Act

The Act requires the NTIA to harmonize more than 100 federal initiatives to expand high-speed internet. It also increases reporting and oversight requirements.

NTCA

Rural Providers Blanch at Artificially Low-Cost BEAD Options

A letter to the NTIA outlines how small providers can compete with large providers for BEAD grants

FCC

T-Mobile to Buy UScellular for $4.4 Billion

The company acquired Mint Mobile last year and merged with Sprint in 2020.