AI

Legal Hurdles Await Trump's AI Executive Order

If states file suit, Trump’s attempt to force states to abandon 'onerous' laws regulating AI will likely fall short in court, argues expert.

universal service

FCC to Vote on Lifeline Reform Next Month

FCC chair says only Americans ‘living and here legally’ should qualify for Lifeline benefits.

AI

State Attorneys General to FCC: Don’t Preempt AI Laws

The agency asked whether to consider AI laws as part of a broader preemption effort.

Social Media

TikTok Settles as Social Media Giants Face Landmark Trial Over Youth Addiction Claims

Additional details of the settlement with TikTok were not disclosed.

New Mexico

New Mexico Senate Bill Would Fund $10M Broadband Subsidy

The bill would replace the expired federal ACP with a state version for low-income households.

BEAD

SpaceX Doesn’t Want BEAD Payments Tied to Subscriber Milestones

That’s how most states would prefer to disburse the company’s grant awards.

BEAD 2026

Broadband Breakfast Announces Agenda for March 18 BEAD Implementation 2026

Early Bird Rate of $245 available until March 1, 2026!

Digital Inclusion

TruConnect Proposes Lifeline Benefits Raise to $30

In a meeting with the FCC, a variety of Lifeline reforms were recommended.

Policyband

Analyst Supino Expects Starlink to Start Taking Share from Cable ISPs

Wolfe Research analyst sees Starlink adding 1.1 million U.S. subscribers per year.

Mississippi

Mississippi Bears Brunt of Cellular Outages from Winter Storm

Winter Storm Fern knocked out 10% of the Magnolia State’s cellular capacity; minimal outages across 10 other states were reported to the FCC

Cybersecurity

FCC Seeking More Cyber Trust Mark Administrators

The agency is also looking for a new lead administrator after the previously selected testing company stepped down.

AI

EU Opens Investigation into Musk's AI Chatbot Grok over Sexual Deepfakes

An X spokeswoman said the platform remains committed to safety and has zero tolerance for child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.

Expert Opinion

Charles Frohman: RFK’s Wireless Danger Study Puts GOP on Notice

HHS will study wireless harm, while the FCC denies informed consent on antennas forced outside bedrooms and classrooms, the author says

Spectrum

Carriers and Satellite Companies at Odds on Millimeter Wave Spectrum

Satellite operators want easier access, which mobile providers fear would upend licenses they purchased.

Vermont

Welch Calls Broadband Essential for Rural Opportunity at Vermont Statehouse

The senator met with state and local leaders in Montpelier to discuss federal priorities aimed at strengthening rural communities.

Fiber

Vanderbilt Report Argues for 'Dig Once' Policies to Reduce Fiber Instillation Costs

Requiring states to lay conduit during road construction would save 70-90% of fiber installation costs, says report