Commerce
West Virginia Reworking BEAD Proposal Amid Trump-Driven Program Overhaul
State delays final BEAD proposal to reconsider technology mix under Trump administration’s revised priorities.
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BEAD
Commerce Inspector General: Project Selection Timelines a Potential Struggle for BEAD
The agency's inspector general interviewed and surveyed state broadband offices.
International
Global Leaders Share Insights on Broadband Success, Open Access
Fiber deployment emerges as a common thread despite vastly different market conditions.
Data center summit
Panelists Warn of ‘Choke Points’ in America’s Nuclear Energy Future
Permitting delays, transmission backlogs, siting fights, and supply chain gaps top the list.
FCC
FCC’s Carr Opens Probes Into Disney and ABC
The agency is investigating the company, along with Comcast and Verizon, over diversity practices.
Data center summit
AI’s Energy Appetite Is Growing; Permitting Delays Could Starve It
Outdated permitting systems could stymie nuclear projects needed for tomorrow’s data centers, panelists said.
Data center summit
More Internet Exchanges Necessary for Rural Areas: Experts
Latency experienced by users is dependent in part on their distance from internet exchange points.
COVID
ACP Funding is Still a Good Idea, Even for the Current GOP
But don’t get your hopes up.
Data center summit
‘Nuclear Congressman’ Says Small Modular Reactors Key to Data Center Growth
With AI, broadband, and cloud infrastructure stressing the grid, Fleischmann wants to put nuclear reactors on-site.
Data center summit
Rep. Randy Weber: More Nuclear Power for Data Centers
Big tech companies have been pursuing nuclear power as electricity demands increase.
SpaceX
NTIA Nominee Roth Mostly Noncommittal on Key BEAD Issues
Roth offered no guarantees that states won’t have to restart BEAD subgrantee selections.
FCC
FCC Opens Inquiry into GPS Backup
Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez criticized the agency's recent probes into media companies and ISPs.
Briefs
New Mexico Broadband Expansion Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
Legislation aims to improve online education, emergency services
Data center summit
Manufacturing Behind Surging Energy Demand for Data Centers, Says U.S. Chamber Official
Guith said natural gas was a key factor in keeping electricity affordable.
Commerce
Trump’s NTIA Pick Vows to ‘Finish the Job’ on BEAD
Roth vows to preserve bipartisan spirit of $42.5 billion broadband program.
Nuclear
Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant May Return to Fuel Microsoft AI Data Center
Plan to restart the storied Pennsylvania reactor reflects the growing convergence of Big Tech’s energy demand.
