BEAD
Democratic Wisconsin State Rep. Wants Non-Deployment Funding
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is circulating a bill that would claw back the money, more than $20 billion so far.
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Public Safety
First Responders Back FirstNet Reauthorization as 2027 Sunset Nears
Survey finds 93% of first responders support extending the First Responder Network Authority.
Earnings
Tucows Names New Ting CEO, Makes Progress on Sale
The company's broadband subscriber growth has been missing internal estimates.
Policyband
High Times in Wisconsin – Democrats Running for Governor Support Taxing Weed to Fund Broadband Projects
Candidates Look to Sin Taxes to Accelerate Broadband Deployment. Will the Republican-controlled Legislature in Madison Go Along?
Wi-Fi
Ookla Introduces Device to Help Technicians Fix Wi-Fi Problems Fast
Ookla’s new Speedtest Pulse gives technicians a clearer picture of what’s slowing down your internet.
Data Center
Voters’ Anger at High Electricity Bills and Data Centers Looms Over 2026 Midterms
Communities with fast-rising electric bills or debates over who pays for Big Tech's energy needs are pivotal.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on December 3, 2025 - Satellite Broadband and BEAD
As LEO constellations expand and reliability improves, attention is turning to policy considerations.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on November 26, 2025 - The State of AI: What It Means for Kids
This discussion will explore how AI is redefining education and childhood in the digital age.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on November 19, 2025 - Live from Broadband Nation Expo 2025
This year’s event takes place November 17–19, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.
AI
OpenAI Faces 7 Lawsuits Claiming ChatGPT Drove People to Suicide, Delusions
The lawsuits filed Thursday in California state courts allege wrongful death, assisted suicide, involuntary manslaughter and negligence.
Satellite
FCC Pushes Satellite Modernization as Carr Warns of ‘Space Race 2.0’
Chairman Brendan Carr touted faster approvals and expanded spectrum access to sustain U.S. space leadership.
Wireless
Rio to Test Laser-Based Internet by Taara in City-Wide AI Plan
More than 20 light links will form a high-capacity urban backbone.
BEAD
Federal Permitting Staff Reduced, Says NTIA Permitting Chief Jill Springer
The agency has been working to reduce federal permitting burdens for BEAD participants.
Infrastructure
Oklahoma Broadband Office Reopens Federal Program to Finish ARPA Buildout
Applications now open for co-ops, utilities, and broadband operators.
national security
FCC Chief of Staff: Network Protection Core to America's National Security
Agency leader outlined measured to protect U.S. networks and innovation from foreign interference.
Commerce
Cantwell, Schatz Press NTIA on Nearly $1B in Undistributed Tribal Broadband Grants
$980 million in funds remain frozen; $294 million in announced awards still undistributed.
