BBC

High-Speed Internet a Lifeline for Rural America’s Farms and Economy, USDA Says

The critical need for broadband deployment in rural America is emphasized by the loss of 557,000 farms sinc, RUS chief says.

JD Vance

Senators Propose FAA Reauthorization Amendment to Fund ACP

The last of the low-income internet subsidy's cash is set to run out this month.

IIJA

NTIA to Release Guidelines for Alternative Broadband Technologies Under BEAD

The NTIA aims to influence the use of alternative technologies to fiber optics and streamline permitting processes with new guidelines.

FCC

'Authentication' of AI Needed to Protect the Public, Says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

More efforts are needed to protect the public from fraudulent artificial intelligence, says noted CEO.

Defense

Defense Department Offers Olive Branch for Cooperation on Commercial Spectrum

Lt. Gen. David Isaacson acknowledged the friction between wireless companies and the Department of Defense over access to spectrum.

Second Circuit

Federal Inaction on ACP Spurs State-led Broadband Subsidies

As federal ACP support wanes, state broadband subsidy solutions in New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia offer innovative solutions to maintain connectivity.

Chips

NTIA Announces New $420M Round of Open RAN Funding

The second round of the agency's Wireless Innovation Fund will support research and development of open radio units.

Charter

WOW! Changes Stem Broadband Subscriber Defections

In Q1, 'we exceeding our expectations' and are making substantial improvements in stabilizing subscribers, said WOW! CEO Teresa Elder.

Spectrum

Nation Can't Afford to Wait for Spectrum Authority, Say Key House Lawmakers

Planned Tuesday House subcommittee hearing with all five FCC commissioners postponed because of the death of Chairwoman Rosenworcel's father.

Community Broadband

Engaging With Communities Crucial in Building Public Broadband Networks

Speakers emphasized the importance of assessing community needs, building partnerships, and educating people about the benefits of broadband internet.

Infrastructure

DZS Broadband Announces Acquisition of NetComm Wireless

The deal is set to close in the second quarter of 2024.

FCC

Rosenworcel and Carr Circulate Proposal to Ban Covered Entity Labs from FCC Certification Program

The agency will vote to take comment on the proposel at its May 23 meeting.

Illinois

Broadband People: New Director for Illiniois Office of Broadband

Devon Braunstein, the current assistant director, will be heading the office.

Expert Opinion

Raj Radjassamy: 5G Use Cases and the Broadband Interplay

The Director of 5G and wireless for OmniOn Power, discusses the current and future use cases of 5G broadband.

Texas

California Broadband Summit in June; Broadband Communities in Texas Now

California remains the nation's largest state by far. Yet Texas is mounting a very strong second, and with a growth rate is more than two-and-a-half times that of the Golden State.

Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation

Rosenworcel Urges Congress to Bolster 'Rip and Replace' With $3 Billion

The program received a $1.9 billion allocation, but the FCC has said it will cost $4.98 billion.