SpaceX
Astronomers Fear Destructive Light Pollution From FCC’s ‘Single Network Future’
Astronomers say some LEO satellites will become the brightest objects in the night sky after the moon.
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Briefs
Gateway Fiber Receives Capital for New Markets
Gateway's debt financing is expected to enable the company to pursue expansion in three states.
AI
AI Startup Says California AI Bill Will Hamper Innovation
The bill increases regulatory requirements for machine learning systems in California.
Community Broadband
Minnesota Clears Path for Community-Owned Broadband
Minnesota's repeal of laws blocking municipal broadband ensures local governments can participate in the upcoming $42.45 billion BEAD grant program.
Expert Opinion
The Societal Benefits of Having a Robust Middle-Mile Network
400G middle-mile deployments are at the heart of enabling better broadband
BEAD
BEAD Director Warns There is Not Enough Capacity
Feinman warns that BEAD is already stressing the telecom sector with construction constraints and permitting requirements
Community Broadband
Wilbraham, Massachusetts Takes First Step Toward City-Owned Fiber Build
The city hopes to fund the network through an enterprise fund.
Digital Inclusion
Digital Navigators Share Secrets to Effective Digital Skill Training
Common-sense practices can be translated into online safety, according to Digital Navigators.
FCC
FCC to Seek Comment on Banning Test Labs Controlled by Covered Entities
The agency said it blocked a Huawei lab from its device certification program last month.
Rural
Bank Groups Continue to Battle FCC Ratings Rule
'Inexplicably, there are currently 108 out of 179 Wisconsin banks with a Weiss safety rating lower than [B minus].'
Briefs
New Project to Deploy Fiber to Military Bases Across U.S.
The company plans to deploy high-capacity dedicated networks for military installations.
Infrastructure
Learning Curves on Open Access Networks: ISP Spotlight
While supporting the momentum behind open access networks, Sumofiber president lays out some challenges.
FCC
Rosenworcel Proposes AI Disclosure in Political Ads
The proposal would require broadcasters to disclose whether artificial intelligence was used in the advertisement.
FCC
FCC Circulating Update to Broadband Data Collection Program
A proposed order will enhance auditing and verification, the agency said.
BEAD
Charter CFO Warns About BEAD Regulations
Some states have BEAD 'rules that are not conducive to private investment or to our investment,' said chief financial officer.
Section 230
House Witnesses Mixed on Proposed Section 230 Repeal
Meanwhile, lobbying groups and think tanks largely denounced the move.
