People
Nevada ISP Owner Pleads Guilty to Laundering $7.8 Million from USDA’s ReConnect Project
The case raises questions about oversight of federal broadband grants
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Wireless
SpaceX Reportedly in Talks to Buy or Partner with EchoStar’s Boost Mobile
Analysts were skeptical that Boost’s MVNO agreements were transferable
Fiber
Oregon Governor’s New Order Pauses Fiber Broadband Projects
The Oregon Department of Transportation has paused 20 state fiber permit applications.
Policyband
Throw it Back? California Gov. Newsom Urged to Reject $1.4 Billion in BEAD Money over Net Neutrality
Ahead of the Nov. 1 BEAD funding deadline, Stanford Law professor Barbara van Schewick urged California’s governor not to accept the broadband money
prediction markets
Utah Charges Kalshi and Its Founders, Escalating Fight Over Who Can Regulate Prediction Markets
The action came after a federal judge rejected Kalshi’s effort to prevent Utah from enforcing its anti-gambling laws.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on November 11, 2026: Veterans and Broadband
Broadband Breakfast explores how veterans can move into network construction, installation and operations
Expert Opinion
Rachel Goodman: Baseless Election Interference Threats from the FCC
The FCC has consistently affirmed that it has no authority to dictate how broadcasters report polls or election results.
Funding
Spectrum Pulling Cox from Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
Cox’s subscribers trends were worse than expected, New Street analysts said
Broadband Mapping and Data
Vermont Launches Statewide Internet Speed Check
A state-administered tool provides ground truth data that better pinpoints where investments ought to be made
People
House Dems Want Thumann Nomination Paired with Gomez Renomination
Thumann’s confirmation hearing has not been rescheduled after it was postponed in September
Expert Opinion
Melissa Newman: Standards as the Foundation for Responsible AI Data Center Development
Recent publicity has elevated data centers from a low-profile infrastructure project to a prominent consideration in planning
Briefs
AT&T to Bring Back Customer Service Jobs to U.S. by 2027
AT&T highlights career paths beyond a four-year degree
Infrastructure
FCC Circulating Order to Preempt California Copper Retirement Rules
AT&T asked for the move earlier this year
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on November 18, 2026: Broadband Nation Expo
NOTE: Special time of 1 p.m. ET / 12 Noon CT
Telecom 150
Congress Put Satellite Communications in Private Hands, and Kennedy Signed It Into Law
Europe’s post offices ran their satellite links. Washington chartered an investor-owned company
Telecom 150
Lesson 10: Public Safety, the Military, and Global Satellite Services
Congress chartered a private corporation to run the American share of a global satellite system. Nearly every other nation used a state agency.
