Spectrum

FCC Looks to Free Up More Spectrum for Space Launches, Reentries

A new federal space policy is pushing regulators to ensure spectrum keeps pace with a growing launch industry.

Nuclear

Army to Spend $2B to Build Nuclear Microreactors at 5 Bases

Army and industry officials say microreactors offer a resilient power source for critical infrastructure.

Policyband

D.C. Circuit Panel Tosses Soo Kim’s Conspiracy, Racial Discrimination Claims against Rosenworcel

In its narrative of Kim’s failed bid for TEGNA, the court sidestepped Nancy Pelosi’s intervention on behalf of Democratic donor Byron Allen, an African-American businessman and Kim’s rival for TEGNA

BEAD

Michigan Signs 17 Subgrants Under Federal Broadband Program

Nearly $1.5 billion in public and private investment will expand broadband access to roughly 200,000 locations.

Satellite

Louisiana Excited by $100 Billion SpaceX Launch Facility, Local Starlink Discounts

The state said SpaceX’s BEAD locations were unchanged

Education

Distance Learning Leaders Say Broadband Is No Longer the Hard Part

The field's toughest challenges have moved past connectivity to teacher preparation, human presence and the arrival of AI in the classroom.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Fixed Wireless Faster in Urban Areas: Ookla

T-Mobile posted the fastest fixed wireless speeds of the three national carriers

USF

FCC’s Trusty Looks to Universal Service's Next Phase

Trusty pointed to lessons from recent trips across the country as she considers the FCC’s approach to rural connectivity.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Industry Wants More Changes to FCC’s Broadband Data Collection

A rift persists over how providers should get coverage areas restored to the FCC’s broadband map

Spectrum

Carriers, Aviation at Odds on WRC Positions

Aviation stakeholders fear interference from expanded mobile use

Hawaii

T-Mobile Works to Restore Hawaii Network as Lala Recovery Continues

UPDATED: The company’s efforts come amid a broader focus on keeping communities connected during crises.

Social Media

Meta Reaches $17 Billion Settlement With States in Landmark Trial Over Teen Social Media Addiction

The agreement is worth $353 million in Virginia alone and is one of the biggest in state consumer protection history.

Policyband

NTIA's Roth Celebrates Major Policy Victory – All BEAD Plans Have Been Approved by the Trump Administration

Now it’s up to the 50 states, five territories, and Washington, D.C., to sign contracts with ISPs (or Subgrantees in BEAD parlance) to get the backhoes digging and the networks humming

Data Center

How Data Center Controversies Have Transformed the Midterm Elections

In search of large tracts of land, tech giants and data center developers are exploring deeper into rural America.

Data Center

In a Divided America, Left and Right Unite to Oppose Data Centers

From Nebraska to New Mexico, the debates raging in cities and towns against data centers often cut across ideological lines.

Telecom 150

Patent Scope, Not Invention, Decided the American Telephone Market

Bell had 3,000 telephones around Boston, and a patent. Western Union had $40M and every U.S. state. The patent won.