Data Center
Experts Emphasize Community Involvement in Data Center Decisions
To continue data center expansions, developers need to work with local communities, panelists say.
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Briefs
European Commission Approves T-Mobile, Wren House Acquisition of i3 Broadband
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Briefs
Rep. McClain Delaney wins Democratic Primary for House Seat from Maryland
The Maryland incumbent fended off former Rep. David Trone in an expensive primary challenge.
Data Center
Pallone Backs National Moratorium on AI Data Centers
Despite growing local opposition, no state has implemented a successful pause on data centers to date.
Telecom 150
From the Beginning, Politics Triggered Broadcasting
Media scholars argued that politics, not technology, shaped American broadcasting from 1927 on, repeatedly shielding incumbents from competition.
Satellite
Amazon, Satellite Providers Form New Trade Association for NGSOs
SpaceX, the largest NGSO, did not join as a founding member
Fiber
California Regulator Suing FCC Over Copper Preemption Rule
The state had urged the agency not to preempt state regulations during the rulemaking process
Briefs
Angie Kronenberg Joins Public Knowledge’s Board of Directors
The former FCC advisor and INCOMPAS president brings a wealth of experience to the advocacy group
Policyband
Carolina West Wireless to Transfer Mobile Network to Verizon
CWW did not explain whether FCC approval is needed. CEO Slayton Stewart said, 'This decision was made with the future of our customers and communities at the forefront'
Wireless
Verizon Acquiring Carolina West’s Network
Customers will have to switch to Verizon or another provider by Sept. 30
Briefs
WideOpenWest Expands Broadband Network in Central Florida
Network will reach 20,000 new customers.
Data Center
Americans Are Skeptical Big Tech Will Cover All Data Center Costs
A recent survey found 75 percent of U.S. adults lack confidence that data center developers will cover costs.
Digital Inclusion
Digital Equity Act Program Can Proceed Without Race Criteria, Trump Attorneys Say
The administration urged the court to rule immediately in NDIA v. Trump, while plaintiffs disputed whether the issue can be resolved at this stage.
Funding
Senate Farm Bill Would Codify ReConnect Program
The House-passed USDA funding bill would provide $40 million for the program in FY27
Data Center
AI Companies Should Release Environmental Impact, Commit to Clean Energy, Says UN Chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling on artificial intelligence companies to release information about the carbon, water and land used to power their systems, proposing an AI Environmental Transparency Initiative.
Data Center
Virginia Lawmakers Strike Data Center Tax Deal After Budget Standoff
New electricity consumption tax expected to generate $1.2 billion over two years.
