5G Wireless

Joel Thayer and Matthew Wong: The FCC’s $40 Billion Question

A Citizens Broadband Radio Service auction could raise $45 billion for the U.S. Treasury

NTIA

NTIA Takes Input on New Innovation Fund Round

The agency will use its remaining $50 million to support AI integration in wireless networks.

Spectrum

FCC Looks to Win ‘Space Race 2.0’ with Satellite Infrastructure Buildout

The FCC will open a proceeding to find spectrum for ‘Weird Space Stuff'

AI

Anthropic and Pentagon Head to Court as AI Firm Seeks End to 'Stigmatizing' Supply Chain Risk Label

Anthropic sued the Trump administration earlier this month.

NTIA

Alaska Broadband Office Approves $629 Million in BEAD Awards

The state released project-level funding details as it moves toward final federal approval.

Cybersecurity

FCC Bans Import of New Foreign-Made Wi-Fi Routers

Similar to its ban on foreign drones, FCC says companies may apply for an exemption.

Policyband

Does Chris Ruddy Now Have a POTUS Problem?

President Trump tells Newsmax reporter Mike Carter, 'You’re not doing a good job, did you hear me?'

Data Center

Experts Say Data Centers Face Permitting, Economic, and Community Support Obstacles

As data centers continue construction, some are facing local government ordinances and other challenges.

Privacy

Iran Build a Vast Camera Network to Control Dissent. Israel Turned it Into a Targeting Tool

Israel’s use of Tehran street cameras to help kill Iran’s supreme leader shows how everyday surveillance can turn into a wartime weapon.

Fiber

House Expected to Pass Satellite Broadband Study Bill Proposed for Appalachia

Lawmakers want the GAO to examine whether a regional commission can incorporate low-Earth orbit satellites into broadband efforts.

USF

Participants to Fifth Circuit: USF is Still Valid

The fund’s opponents are pursuing another lawsuit against the program.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts to Open Pole Attachment Rule Review, Streamlining Deployment

Utility pole attachment delays have been a key roadblock in broadband deployment.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on April 15, 2026 – The Space Economy

How will satellite operators compete in the future?

enforcement

Without Fines, FCC Rules May Go 'Effectively Unenforced,’ Agency Says

Major wireless carriers are fighting the agency’s ability to issue fines in a legal battle before the Supreme Court.

AI

FCC National Security Council Marks First Year in Action

Officials pointed to new ownership rules, enforcement actions, and cybersecurity efforts.

FCC

FCC Bars 7 Individuals After $14 Million E-Rate Fraud

Those convicted will be suspended from all universal service programs for the next three years.