Policyband
The Left Explodes after Carr Warns Broadcasters about ‘Hoaxes and News Distortions’
Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, combined on a message calling Carr a fascist over and over.
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AI
New CEO at Omidyar Network, Which Seeks to Loosen Silicon Valley's Grip on AI Development
Former civil rights lawyer and Google executive at left-leaning organization, with a mission is to expand access to the digital revolution's economic opportunities.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on March 25, 2026 – Quantum Computing
Quantum computing/communications and their implications for cybersecurity, AI and the future of high-speed data processing.
BEAD
Some BEAD Winners Seeing Tight Fiber Market
ISPs have reported canceled or delayed orders.
FCC
FCC Suspends Belthrough from Phone Network for Violating Robocall Rules
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on March 18, 2026 – BEAD Implementation Summit: Arielle Roth Fireside Chat
NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth takes center stage at Broadband Breakfast's BEAD Implementation Summit for a Fireside Chat on the state of the federal broadband funding program.
NTIA
O’Rielly Wants Lutnick to Help Kill USDA’s Broadband Programs
AI
Landowners and Locals are Fighting AI Expansion of High-Voltage Power Lines
High-voltage power lines cost tens of billions of dollars a year and are the latest front line in the battle over tech giants' massive operations.
Policyband
Did Google President Ruth Porat Decide the GFiber ‘Other Bet’ Wasn’t Working?
GFiber opted to combine with a company in Astound Broadband that is 85% DOCSIS technology when plenty of pure-play fiber operators are still out there. What gives?
AI
Meta to Acquire Moltbook, the Social Network for AI Agents
Meta says it is hiring Moltbook's co-founders and expects the experimental platform could open new ways to develop AI agents.
Universal Service Fund
Study Says Universal Service Fund Critical for Rural Broadband
Report warns funding cuts could threaten connectivity in high-cost areas.
permitting
Maryland ISP, State Agencies Spar Over FCC Preemption
The FCC is considering similar preemption issues in multiple rulemakings.
Connecticut
Connecticut Law to Require Affordable Broadband for Eligible Households
The state’s new law, taking effect Oct. 1, will require a low-cost plan at $40 per month.
Expert Opinion
Mary Guenther: BEAD Non-Deployment Dollars and the Risk of Unfulfilled Broadband Promises
The BEAD broadband program now has roughly $20 billion in leftover funds, and policymakers are debating how best to spend it
FCC
Conservative Advocacy Group Says FCC Should Review GCI Liberty’s DEI Policies
Before the FCC reviews GCI’s requested ownership shift, the advocacy group says GCI’s DEI policies must end.
broadband
Federal Officials Reject D.C. Broadband Funding Request
Site inspections found the proposed locations were already served or not valid broadband sites.
