Earnings
Lumen Adds 42,000 Fiber Subs in Q4
The company didn't provide an update on efforts to sell its consumer fiber business.
Latest
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on February 19, 2025 - The New Convergence: Fiber and Wireless
As data demands soar, operators are racing to integrate fiber backhaul with wireless infrastructure.
AI
Judge Permits Trial on Musk's Attempt to Stop OpenAI From Becoming For-Profit
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers says Elon Musk's claims of harm from OpenAI are a 'stretch' but welcomes a possible trial.
Infrastructure
O’Rielly Wants Federal Law to Target Copper Theft
Former GOP FCC Commissioner says we need steeper federal penalties.
SpaceX
Ontario Leader Targeted Starlink in Trade Dispute with U.S.
The ban was related to Musk’s connection to the U.S.-Canada tariffs
Expert Opinion
Canadian Big Telecom is Crushing Independent ISPs
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is letting it happen.
Fiber
Charter Asks Court to Block Former Exec from Metronet Job
The cable giant said T-Mobile and Metronet would have access to its convergence trade secrets.
BEAD
NTIA Nominee Roth Has Big Issues with BEAD
Incoming NTIA chief Arielle Roth would abolish fiber preference, low-cost mandates.
NTIA
Ted Cruz Staffer Arielle Roth Named to Head NTIA, Cruz Tweets
If confirmed, Roth would head the Commerce Department agency charged with implementing a $42.5 billion broadband program.
Energy
Senate Confirms Energy Executive Chris Wright as Cabinet Secretary
Wright called for stewardship of oil, natural gas and coal, but also nuclear power, hydropower, wind, solar and geothermal energy.
Trump Vance Administration
Elon Musk Tightens Grip on Federal Government as Democrats Raise Alarms
Musk has created an alternative power structure inside the federal government for the purpose of cutting spending and pushing out employees.
Funding
U.S. Government May Buy TikTok Under Trump’s New Wealth Fund
The fund would seek to monetize U.S. assets for the benefit of American citizens.
Expert Opinion
Medical-Grade Connectivity Not Just For Healthcare
By applying the same standards of reliability, security, and expertise, diverse non-medical organizations can thrive.
Commerce
Senate Bill Requiring NTIA to Overhaul Federal Broadband Efforts Is Back
Bill mandates a national broadband strategy but explicitly bars new regulatory authority over internet service providers.
Funding
Sen. Moran Wants to Shield BEAD Grants from Taxation
Kansas senator hinted at tying broadband tax exemption to reconciliation bill.
Digital Inclusion
California Lawmaker Files Affordable Broadband Legislation Similar to NY
The Institute for Local Self Reliance is hosting a forum – 'Consider Affordable Broadband State-By-State' – on Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
