Earnings

AT&T Adds 270,000 Fixed Wireless, 288,000 Fiber Subs

The company said it was already deploying EchoStar spectrum through a leasing arrangement.

Commerce

Steve Lang: The Path to Victory in Shanghai at the World Radiocommunication Conference

China won the right to host the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference in Shanghai, giving it home-field advantage in shaping global wireless spectrum regulations.

Policyband

Carr Warns Broadcasters He's ‘Open to Idea’ of License Revocation

'If you think there's nothing you can do to lose a license, then it's not a license,” Carr says on the Media Research Center’s NewsBusters Podcast.

BEAD

U.S. Pacific Territories Chart Path to Universal Broadband Coverage

Territories’ BEAD plans emphasize buried fiber, resiliency, and disaster readiness.

FCC

Chinese Testing Labs Oppose FCC Decertification

The agency has been barring labs owned in part by the Chinese government from its equipment authorization program.

Spectrum

AT&T, EchoStar: Spectrum Sale Won’t Harm Competition

AT&T wants the extra airwaves to boost its fixed wireless service.

Tribal

New Mexico Make Small Awards to Assist Broadband Planning

The Pueblo of Pojoaque plan to use its grant to improve service mapping.

AI

American AI in a Changing World: Experts Debate Sovereignty, Strategy and Global Stakes

The discussion focused on governments shifting from regulating AI to actively participating in its markets

BEAD

Nonprofit Urges Return of $22 Billion in BEAD Savings to Taxpayers

CAGW’s stance clashed with the views of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, a Republican.

Commerce

Senate Commerce Moves to Boost Foreign Investment in High-Tech Sectors

Committee also advances bill to counter cybersecurity risks in oil and gas pipelines.

White Papers

The 5G Promise Falls Short of Reality: Examining Economic Impact Claims

To protect economic and public safety interests, regulators, legislators, law enforcement, municipalities, and communications providers must work together.

Expert Opinion

Henry Orejuela: Securing Connectivity in Contested Battlespaces

Militaries are embracing low Earth orbit satellites and covert communications as adversaries increasingly jam and intercept traditional radio frequency systems.

Policyband

Does the Government Shutdown Put Another Dent in the Senate Filibuster?

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) says it’s time to use a simple Senate majority to fund the government.

Public Safety

Comcast’s Executive Discusses Network Vandalism ‘Crisis’ in Seattle

Michael O’Rielly and Rhonda Weaver urge stronger protections for Seattle’s broadband infrastructure.

Commerce

Federal Judge Halts White House Workforce Reductions

Federal courts to furlough most staff on twentieth day of government shutdown.

Wireless

Fixed Wireless Exempt from AT&T Price Hike

The company has about 1 million subscribers on its Internet Air service.