AI

Google AI and Mayo Clinic, Spectrum Ohio Expansion, New CFO for Gigstreem

The partnership will allow healthcare professionals to analyze patient data and medical history.

Spectrum

T-Mobile Sues WCO Spectrum for Allegedly Artificially Inflating Spectrum Leasing Prices for Profit

A whistleblower exposed WCO Spectrum scheme estimated to cost T-Mobile $10 million, T-Mobile claims.

FBA

Next Generation PONs Important for Future Capacity Needs on Fiber Networks: Nokia Official

25G PONs are ideal to connect customers to 10G or higher speeds, a Nokia rep said.

FCC

Rhode Island Seeks Community Input in Broadband Planning Ahead of Federal Funding

The state is focused on community partnerships as it waits for federal broadband funds later this month.

Robocall

FCC Proposed Rules Will Harm Legitimate Text Messages, Say Commenters

The rules would ban the practice of marketers purporting to have written consent for numerous parties to contact a consumer.

Justice Department

Charter Chooses Nokia for 5G, Microsoft Children’s Privacy Settlement, FCC Adopts $5M Robocall Fine

Charter has selected Nokia for its 5G rollout.

FCC

Proposed Rules to Limit Unwanted Calls Will Not Protect Consumers, Says CTIA

The proposed rules will not protect consumers and will limit consumer’s ability to receive important messages from carriers.

FCC

Former FCC Commissioner Says FCC Not Best Suited to Distribute Affordable Connectivity Program Funds

The FCC’s expertise does not translate to a social distribution mechanism.

House Judiciary

AI Regulation Bill, Quantum Fiber in More Cities, Charter Awarded $60M in Florida Broadband

The AI Disclosure Act would require disclosures on all AI-generated content.

Infrastructure

Debt Ceiling Law Doesn’t Change Administration Priorities on Semiconductors, Advanced Energy and Broadband

With government action, America can reindustrialize itself, bolster national security, revive left-behind places and reduce carbon emissions.

Community Broadband

Sean Gonsalves: After Years of Talk, Cambridge is Now Taking Serious Look at Municipal Broadband

Cambridge aims to construct a citywide fiber network that passes all 52,300 residences and businesses in the city.

IRA

National League of Cities Announces Bootcamps to Support Applicants to Federal Infrastructure Programs

The program instructs applicants on best practices to write winning grant applications.

Cybersecurity

Debt Ceiling Bill Passes House, China Warns of AI Risks, Rural Internet Exchanges

Debt legislation will limit federal discretionary spending, facilitate environmental permitting for infrastructure projects.

Expert Opinion

Tom Reid: Accountability in Broadband Maps Necessary for BEAD to Achieve Mission

The sheer magnitude of the overstatements in the FCC’s map makes the challenge process untenable.

Exclusive Reports

Impacts of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022

When President Biden talks about his economic program, the CHIPS Act is the star of the show.

FCC

Mississippi Gets $151M for Broadband, FCC Commits $15M from ECF, FCC Proposes Fine Against SkySwitch

Mississippi will receive $151 million from Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund.