BLM

Senate Bill Aims to Streamline Broadband Permitting on Federal Lands

The act aims to accelerate the review process for broadband permits issued by federal agencies.

Expert Opinion

Fernando Murias: Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Is a Critical Path Forward

Dynamic Spectrum Sharing describes the way that multiple users can coexist in the same frequencies without interference.

BEAD

Georgia Broadband Head Relates Behind-the-Scenes BEAD Prep

So far, 26 states and territories have received full NTIA approval since submitting drafts late last year.

FCC

FCC Fines Charter $15 Million Over 911, Network Outage Reporting Violations

'A 911 call is likely the most important call a person will ever make,' said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.

IRA

Lance West Joins Comcast as Head of D.C. Office

He will be in charge of Comcast's legislative and regulatory efforts.

Net Neutrality

Sen. Marsha Blackburn Attempts to Block Net Neutrality

The longtime Net Neutrality foe filed a joint resolution to nullify the FCC’s new regulations.

Defense Department

OnGo Touts Google's Implementation of New Spectrum Sharing Rules

Google said said the adoption of less conservative and more realistic propagation models has led to dramatic improvements in CBRS.

X (Twitter)

C Spire Pulls Olympics Ads Over Opening Ceremony Segment

Company with roots in Mississippi and Alabama called Friday's opening ceremony in Paris a 'mockery'

Pole Attachments

FCC Says New Pole Attachment Rules Are in Effect

To reduce conflicts between utilities and Internet access providers, new rules will be implemented for pole attachments.

AI

Senate Committee to Vote on Array of AI Bills

One Senate AI bill that would criminalize the publication of non-consensual AI-generated intimate content is set for Senate committee vote on Wednesday.

Expert Opinion

Enough Talk About Pole Attachments – It’s Time for Action!

The lack of pole attachment policies could hinder or even hold-up even the best laid deployment plans.

BEAD

NTIA Chief: BEAD Guidance on Non-Fiber Alternative Networks Coming Soon

The guidance will be up for public comment in 'a couple of weeks.'

Exclusive Reports

Artificial Intelligence and Copyright

As AI technology adoption increases, legislators are looking at cracking down on copyright concerns.

Fiber Connect

Communication Key for Public-Private Partnerships, ISPs Say

Providers should flag permitting struggles and other roadblocks early.

FCC

Senate Panel to Mark Up Broadband, Artificial Intelligence Bills

The GAO found that federal broadband efforts were 'fragmented and overlapping, with more than 133 funding programs administered by 15 agencies.'

Chevron Doctrine

Senate Democrats Offer Bill to Restore Chevron Doctrine

'The Supreme Court’s overturning of Chevron undermines our government’s ability to promote worker safety, ensure clean air and water, and protect consumers,' said Sen. Warren.