permitting

ISPs Back Lumos in Ohio Permitting Dispute

Two counties in the state objected to Lumos's request that the FCC overrule their requirements

Expert Opinion

Glenn Lurie: There Is No AI Without a Pipe

AI's infrastructure isn't just about chips and data centers. It's about the fiber, wireless, satellite, edge and power infrastructure required to move intelligence everywhere.

BEAD

Illinois BEAD Plan Approved

It was the last state awaiting NTIA clearance

Digital Inclusion

NTIA Begins Process to Revive Digital Equity Grant Program

The program faces a tight timeline for a potential December reopening.

Data Center

Activists Supporting RFK Jr. Urge Trump Against Promoting Coal in Data Centers

The criticism adds to recent tensions between the MAHA movement and the Trump administration.

mergers

MobileX, Ergen Ask FCC for Deal Approval

MobileX has 107,000 subscribers, the companies disclosed. It provides prepaid service on Verizon’s network

Policyband

Catherine Commisso Takes Senior Post as Mediacom Moves Forward in Post-Rocco Era

Widow of Mediacom founder Rocco B. Commisso to serve as Vice Chair and Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Administration, reporting to her son, CEO Giuseppe Commisso

National Security

FCC Narrows Covered List Restrictions on Foreign Power Inverters

Agency reverses course on broad July restrictions

Middle Mile

Golden State Connect Authority Touting Connection to California Middle-Mile Network

The agreement with the California Department of Technology will use the state's middle-mile to connect Golden State Fiber to rural communities.

Satellite

Aviation Groups, Iridium Still Don’t Like Ligado-AST Space Mobile Deal

Ligado wants discovery in its $39 billion lawsuit against the Defense Department

California

California Approves Nearly $32M for Infrastructure, Affordable Housing and Digital Skills

The CPUC approved funds for 10 broadband adoption projects, including digital literacy programs expected to train more than 2,600.

Spectrum

NTIA’s Top Spectrum Adviser Elevated to Principal Deputy

Tricia Paoletta assumes the second-in-command role as the U.S. prepares for major international negotiations over satellite and wireless spectrum.

mergers

MontanaSky Deal Is Latest in String of Acquisitions for Vero Fiber

Private capital is moving on small and regional fiber providers

Satellite

Carr Defends Satellite Licensing Order

House Science Committee lawmakers had asked to postpone the overhaul

Policyband

CNET Names GFiber as Best ISP in 2026

‘With GFiber, what you see is what you get for the long haul: You get a flat, fixed rate from day one with zero term lengths, zero annual contracts, and zero promotional expirations attached’

AI

Chinese Humanoid Robots Smash Human Track and Field Records at Beijing Robot Games

In July, the Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots.