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Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on April 29, 2026 – Older Adults Connectivity

Older adults remain among the least likely to have home broadband access or the digital skills to fully benefit from it.

Microsoft Takes Over a Texas AI Data Center Expansion After OpenAI Backs Away

Microsoft is taking over a data center construction project in Texas after OpenAI declined to pursue it.

People

Meet the FCC’s New Chief Information Officer

Farhan Khan previously led a $200 million digital transformation at the Food and Drug Administration.

West Virginia

Morrissey Announces Massive Google Data Center Project in West Virginia

Communities have raised concerns over data center construction projects across the state

Briefs

GFiber Drops ‘Google’ from Name as Astound Merger Nears

The rebrand comes as the company prepares for a major ownership change.

Data Center

Maryland City Pushes Back on Amazon’s Transatlantic Ireland Cable Station Proposal Amid Data Center Fears

Maryland residents warn the 24,000-square-foot facility could strain energy use and the environment.

E-Rate

USF Spent $8.4 billion in 2025

A new report detailed how federal subsidies were spent as reforms and scrutiny grew.

Infrastructure

INCOMPAS Backing Maryland ISP’s Preemption Bid

FCC preemption extends to networks providing both broadband and telecom services, the trade group argued.

Satellite

Amazon Leo Launch Delayed Again as FCC Deployment Deadline Looms

FCC chairman advises the company to address the more than 1,000 satellite shortfall amid launch setbacks.

Privacy

White House Launches App to Keep Public Informed on Trump Administration

Privacy advocates question scope of data the app requests for use.

enforcement

Two Former FCC Chairs Defend Agency’s Fine Powers

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the issue on April 21.

April McClain-Delaney

New Bipartisan House Bills Take Aim at Strengthening Rural Broadband Access

The four introduced bills look to expand broadband access, modernize utilities, and improve USDA programs.

Policyband

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Warns NFL Streaming Deals Undercut Basis for League's Antitrust Exemption

FCC Chairman says, 'You effectively have to have a computer science degree ... ' to keep track of the migration of marquee sports to streaming platforms

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on April 22, 2026 – Public Safety and Mission-Critical Broadband

This panel will examine how policymakers, network operators, and public safety officials are navigating the evolving role of broadband in emergency response.