Digital Equity Act

Michigan Awarded $20.5M Digital Equity Capacity Grant

The state can now implement its digital equity plan.

ACP

North Dakota GOP Senator Thinks Trump Will Support Broadband

'I think he would be quite supportive, but I do think he would want strong oversight,' Senator says

Chevron Doctrine

House GOP Leaders Plan to Put Pressure on Communications Regulators, Post-Chevron

Republican lawmakers have opposed many Biden administration telecom policies.

FCC

FCC Proposes Ban On AI-Generated Robocalls

The rules would require consent for any AI-generated call or text.

IIJA

NTIA Approves Connecticut BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 2

The state was allocated $144 million through the BEAD program.

AI

GOP Base Remains Skeptical Toward AI

GOP delegates want AI threats taken seriously, despite Trump’s softer approach to the technology

SpaceX

Alaskan Provider Announces Starlink Collab

The low earth satellites will help connect hard to reach areas of the state.

FCC

Senate Inquiry Into AT&T Security Breach

The data can be used for ransom, warn senators.

FCC

FCC Approves E-Rate for Wi-Fi Hotspots

Like another E-Rate expansion last year, the order passed along party lines.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on July 31, 2024 - It's All About Costs: Junk Fees and Affordable Connectivity

Lurking beneath advertised rates, some argue, "junk fees" have silently inflated costs and eroded trust.

Smart Grid

House Requests Federal Energy Regulatory Commission AI Report

Tech companies are reporting higher greenhouse gas emissions.

Crypto

Wisconsin Congressman Says Age Plays a Factor in Pro-Crypto Policy

“You look at younger members, there’s a much broader willingness to engage in this space,” Congressman says.

Rhode Island

NTIA Grants Rhode Island BEAD Initial Proposal Approval

The state was allocated $108 million BEAD funds.

FCC

Group of House Democrats Wants Carr Probed for Project 2025 Chapter

Carr said he cleared his participation with FCC ethics officials.

Chips

GlobalWafers Secures $400M From CHIPS and Science Act

The company will invest in new silicon wafer manufacturing.

FCC

FCC’s Carr: Loper Bright ‘Directionally a Really Good Thing’

Former Democratic chairs said the ruling would hobble the agency's rulemaking ability.