Oregon

Panel Ties Broadband Affordability to Workforce and AI Readiness

New York’s internet policy illustrates state-driven affordability reform.

BEAD

State Broadband Leaders Frustrated by Federal Changes to BEAD Program

States like Kentucky are including less fiber (58%) than in earlier BEAD proposals (85%).

AI

Commissioner Gomez Calls for Stronger Efforts to Close the Digital Divide

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez urged stronger action to ensure all communities have access to affordable broadband.

Digital Divide

Experts Urge Data Oversight ‘Down to Jitter and Latency’ in Broadband Reporting

Schools, states, and data firms push broadband map accuracy.

Wireless

AT&T Sues Advertising Watchdog, Says Recent Campaign Did Not Violate Rules

Last week, the National Advertising Division said AT&T improperly used negative findings against T-Mobile for promotional purposes.

Spectrum

Spectrum Bill Raises Questions on Equity, Wi-Fi, and Rural Reach

Anchor institution panelists warned of broadband setbacks.

Earnings

Comcast Adds Record 414,000 Wireless Lines

New pricing helped improve broadband losses, but pushed average revenue per user down.

AI

Education Representatives Warn of Obstacles on Teaching and AI

Educators from across the U.S. are tackling the promise and pitfalls of AI in classrooms.

Social Media

China Says it Will Work with U.S. to Resolve Issues Related to TikTok

Trump and Xi Jinping met but did not finalize an expected deal on TikTok's ownership, leaving the app's fate in the U.S. uncertain.

USF

Experts Advocate for Action on Universal Service Fund Reform

'A legacy program that’s done great things for decades,' said one panelist.

Policyband

Playing in the C-Band – Carr Eying Auction of 180 Megahertz to Sustain U.S. Wireless Leadership

Agency leader sets Nov. 20, 2025, vote to advance a key communications provision in President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Pole Attachments

West Virginia Lawmaker Proposes Empowering State Broadband Offices on Poles

Broadband leaders nationwide face a shared challenge: Keeping utility pole disputes from slowing internet expansion.

Meta

‘Jawboning’ Debate Resumes over Big Tech and Government Power

Both parties pointed at the other for coercing online platforms.

EU

European Tech Regulations Pose Threat to American Innovation, Warn Experts

EU tech regulations are hampering innovation and degrading consumer experiences, panelists said.

Spectrum

FCC Plans November Vote on Upper C-band Proposal

The agency said it would seek comment on auctioning up to 180 megahertz.

BEAD

Roth: No State Net Neutrality, Affordability Laws for BEAD Participants

She said grantees would also have to forgo federal opex subsidies for BEAD builds.