Briefs

New Project to Deploy Fiber to Military Bases Across U.S.

The company plans to deploy high-capacity dedicated networks for military installations.

Infrastructure

Learning Curves on Open Access Networks: ISP Spotlight

While supporting the momentum behind open access networks, Sumofiber president lays out some challenges.

FCC

Rosenworcel Proposes AI Disclosure in Political Ads

The proposal would require broadcasters to disclose whether artificial intelligence was used in the advertisement.

FCC

FCC Circulating Update to Broadband Data Collection Program

A proposed order will enhance auditing and verification, the agency said.

BEAD

Charter CFO Warns About BEAD Regulations

Some states have BEAD 'rules that are not conducive to private investment or to our investment,' said chief financial officer.

Section 230

House Witnesses Mixed on Proposed Section 230 Repeal

Meanwhile, lobbying groups and think tanks largely denounced the move.

Briefs

Ripple Fiber Expands High-Speed Internet in North Carolina

The company will expand access to eight new municipalities.

Fixed Wireless

Verizon CEO Says Company Has Room to Grow Fixed Wireless

CEO Hans Vestberg said company has more than enough capacity to meet its 4 to 5 million FWA subscriber goal.

Rural

AT&T Official Concerned Over Disparate BEAD Rules

AT&T's Chris Sambar calls out 'odd' BEAD rules coming from state broadband offices.

Block Communications

Toledo ISP Buckeye Broadband Could Be Up For Sale

Former CEO and Board Chairman Allan Block warred with his twin brother John Robinson Block.

ARPA

Maryland Awards $19.6 Million Through American Rescue Plan

New allocations are projected to connect more than 2,000 homes in the state.

FCC

Republicans Launch New ACP Proposals Amid Legislative Stalemate

Though the ACP enjoys bipartisan support among voters, it has become a contentious issue within the federal government.

Open Access

AT&T CEO Bullish on Open Access Networks

The company's CEO said he expects states to set BEAD terms favorable to open access builds.

Smart Cities

More Spectrum Required to Unlock Smart Car Potential, Say Industry Leaders

Panelists said autonomous cars have the potential to reduce fatalities, but need more spectrum from the FCC.

Infrastructure

Value of Optical Fiber Market To Jump, Report Says

The market is set to grow by $4.5 billion over the next 8 years

Verizon

Frontier Not Worried About Fixed Wireless

The company said it is still leaning into expanding its fiber footprint.