Broadband Mapping and Data

Understanding the FCC’s Mobile Challenge Process

FCC called on consumers to challenge inaccurate mobile broadband coverage data.

Fiber

AT&T CEO: Fiber Can't Be Beat

Leader John Stankey targets 50 million fiber passing by the end of 2029.

Brendan Carr

Incoming FCC Chairman Carr Takes Aim at Censorship, Infrastructure

'We’ve been living under this cloud of censorship,' Carr said.

Charter

T-Mobile: 1 Million Sitting on Fixed Wireless Waiting List

T-Mobile is the leading fixed wireless provider, ending the third quarter with 6 million subscribers.

Community Broadband

ITIF Report Draws Fire Over Claims Against Public Networks

Critics claim the report's methodology overlooks market failures and connectivity gaps.

Expert Opinion

Closing the Digital Divide Can Power a Rural Resurgence

High-speed broadband unlocks business growth and job creation, attracting people to come and put down roots.

Fiber

Ziply: Fiber Best Internet for Cloud Gaming

Fiber’s speed and stability offer the most benefit to gamers.

Election 2024

Rosenworcel Announces Jan. 15 FCC Open Meeting

Carr’s first meeting as chairman will follow in February.

Digital Equity Act

Pew Study Reveals Trends in State Plans to Close Digital Equity Gaps

Availability, affordability, and device access emerged as top barriers to Internet access

BEAD Data

Georgia Opens BEAD Application Window

State to receive $1.3 billion in BEAD funds

BEAD Data

Minnesota Providers Not Participating in BEAD Program

Telecom alliance struggles to gauge members' waiver needs and overall interest.

Rural

Cable ISP Trade Group: FCC Data Highlights Broadband Expansion

About 2.1 million rural locations were added between June 2023 and June 2024

Defense Department

Consolidated Deal Clears White House Foreign Ownership Review

The approval comes with more conditions than when Searchlight made a major investment in Consolidated.

SpaceX

Sen. Ernst to DOGE: ‘Pull the Plug’ on BEAD Program

19 Senate Republicans voted for the BEAD program a part of the 2021 infrastructure law.

AI

Outlook for AI Regulation Uncertain Under Full Republican Control

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to rescind President Joe Biden’s sweeping AI executive order.

Chips

Commerce Department to Reduce Intel's Funding on Semiconductors

The California-based tech giant's funding is tied to the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 that Biden has celebrated.