SpaceX

What Happens to the Estimated $2.8 Billion in RDOF Defaults?

The remaining RDOF budget of approximately $14 billion may never be awarded.

AI

Academics Call for Dedicated Agency for AI Regulation

Suggestion comes as Washington grapples with advances in artificial intelligence.

Fiber

Utah Releases Its State Broadband Plan for BEAD Funds, With Middle Mile Prioritization

The state’s unique fiber sharing model makes all the difference for middle mile builds, say Utahns.

FCC

State Officials Highlight Discrepancies Between Updated FCC Map and Ground Truth

There are ‘locations where we know it is not possible to receive that level of service,’ said Maine’s broadband authority.

China

Bennet, Young, and Warner Propose Legislation to Enhance U.S. Technology Competitiveness

New bill seeks to supports U.S. role in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

Infrastructure

Greater Private Investments Will Supplement Federal Dollars Expended in Build America Initiative

Private investments need to support federal money going to infrastructure projects across the United States.

AVs

Advocates for Connected Vehicle Technology Urge the FCC to Act

At stake are final rules for the widespread use of CV2X technology in addition to spectrum allocation.

FCC

FCC Votes Forward 42 GHz Spectrum Sharing Model Proposal to Broaden Use

Proposed rules will consider how the band might be made available through non-exclusive spectrum access models.

BBLO

Uncertainty Regarding Affordable Connectivity Fund is Affecting Private Investment

Lack of assurance regarding the ACP funding discourages local governments and providers from investing into the program.

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.