Community Broadband

Rural Broadband Provider Touts Cooperative and Coalition-based Models

Collaboration and a not-for-profit model allow rural providers to serve the most sparsely populated areas.

Exclusive Reports

A Deep Dive into the BEAD Program’s Matching Funds

Will the program’s matching funds requirement stretch federal dollars, or hinder smalller providers?

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Cost Model Funds Announced, FCC to Tighten Robocall Rules, X to Collect Biometric Data

E-ACAM offers more funds and extended deployment deadlines for higher speeds.

FCC

Satellites Essential to Bridging Global Digital Divide, Says Provider

Satellites can bring broadband to communities that terrestrial networks can’t reach.

5G Fund

5G Fund for Rural America, FCC Disaster Information Reporting System, US Cellular Expands 5G,

The FCC will also consider new rules to streamline satellite policies and expedite processing space and earth station applications.

FEMA

Transition to Fiber is Essential for Reducing Telecom Emissions: Expert

Replacing copper infrastructure is Altafiber’s biggest climate priority.

Funding

Proposed Buy America Waiver Makes BEAD Projects Feasible, Say Fiber Manufacturers

Experts said the waiver will make it more practical for BEAD projects to comply with Buy America rules.

Justice Department

New Lifeline Waivers, DOJ and FTC to Hold Merger Workshop, Digital Inclusion Certificate

FCC opens Lifeline Program benefits to wildfire victims getting assistance from FEMA.

Expert Opinion

Rep. Suzan DelBene: Want Protection From AI? The First Step Is a National Privacy Law

A national privacy standard would ensure a baseline set of protections and would restrict companies from storing and selling personal data.

BEAD 2026

Evan Feinman Tapped as Keynote Speaker for BEAD Implementation Summit

Panel discussions will explore precursors to BEAD, private match funding, state broadband planning and more

FCC

Telecoms and Tech Giants Disagree on Where to Find More Universal Service Funds

The USF is facing dwindling funds and pending court challenges.

FCC

FCC Rejects Petition to Reconsider Broadband Consumer Label Rules

A petition called for broadband consumer label to not require providers to disclose monthly fees.

EU

Europe’s Big Tech Laws, FCC’s Precision Ag Task Force, Frequency Testing at 6 GHz

Europeans can now turn off artificial intelligence-recommended videos and content.

AP

Newsrooms Should Engage Responsibly with Artificial Intelligence, Say Journalists

Internal AI policies and more informed coverage could help news outlets adapt.

HUD

FCC and HUD Partner to Promote Internet Subsidies for Housing Assistance Recipients

The effort is aimed at raising awareness about federal internet subsidies among housing assistance recipients.

Expert Opinion

Craig Settles: Believe in the Healing Power of Telehealth

Healthcare organizations are seeing telehealth as an opportunity to enhance connectivity with patients and improve healthcare outcomes.