mergers

Charlie Ergen to Acquire Controlling Stake in MobileX: Report

MobileX ‘has the cellular part, just need the satellite part,’ CEO says

enforcement

Supreme Court Denies Verizon Bid to Pursue Refund on FCC Fine

The wireless carriers are each seeking refunds on a combined $200 million in penalties

FCC

FCC Agenda Targets November to Finalize Wireless Siting Rules

The agency’s 2026 regulatory agenda points to upcoming action on permitting, spectrum and legacy telecom rules.

Digital Inclusion

Most E-Rate Funds Spent in Highest-Need Areas, Researcher Says

In fiscal year 2024, the program spent 62 percent of funding on broadband subscriptions and 35 percent on networking gear

Social Media

States Take Meta to Trial in California in The Biggest Fight Yet Over Social Media Harms to Children

The trial set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California.

Policyband

DuJuan McCoy Slams National Association of Black Journalists for Giving Him ‘Troubling’ Award at Gala Event in Atlanta

NABJ hands African-American McCoy, CEO of Circle City Broadcasting, a 'Thumbs Down’ award over vaguely described concerns about his treatment of Black journalists at WISH‑TV in Indianapolis

Broadband Mapping and Data

FCC Pleased With Pace of Broadband Deployments

The agency's 706 report did not include analysis of broadband affordability or adoption

National Security

Team Telecom Probes T-Mobile’s $2B Oak Hill Fiber Deal

The FCC has said it will not act on the underlying license applications until Team Telecom completes its review.

Expert Opinion

Mark Vasconi: A Growing Reality Check for BEAD

I’m a former State Broadband Officer. Here's what other SBOs are saying about BEAD.

Wireless

Some Smaller ISPs Feeling Pressure to Bundle

National wireless carriers and cable operators are leaning into convergence

Fiber

Prysmian Doubles Down on U.S. Fiber With $1.2B Expansion

Claremont, N.C., will get the bulk of the investment spanning facilities in three states.

BEAD

States Can’t Unilaterally Alter BEAD Contracts, NTIA Says

The agency asked states to reduce satellite awards, but some had already signed their agreements

Policyband

NT&T’s Collapse Forces Thousands in Five States to Find New Phone and Internet Providers Fast

An FCC filing shows the Nebraska carrier will shut down all services by Sept. 30 after wholesale partners cut off access, leaving 3,756 customers with only weeks to transition.

mergers

CPUC Approves $34.5 Billion Charter-Cox Merger

The agency adopted settlement agreements between the companies and consumer advocates with few additional conditions

Data Center

Texas Governor Halts Data Center Grid Connections Pending Audit

The data center interconnection freeze is separate from the state's halting the disbursements of billions in broadband funding.

permitting

With House Effort Stalled, NCTA Presses Senate on Broadband Permitting

Cable group asks Senate committee leaders to include broadband reforms in any permitting package.