FCC
FCC to Vote on Broad Testing Lab Ban at April Open Meeting
The rule would prevent companies from using product testing labs in countries without a mutual recognition agreement or similar trade agreement with the U.S.
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Rural
Ookla: U.S. Digital Divide Narrows in 43 States
Aggressive broadband expansion in late 2025 extended fiber access to 60 percent of U.S. homes.
US Mobile
Prepaid MVNO Reveals Starlink Bundle Prices
US Mobile’s CEO first announced the plans Wednesday on Reddit.
mergers
California Hearings on Charter-Cox Deal Approaching
Evidentiary hearings are set for April 20-24 on the $34.5 billion deal.
Privacy
States Ramp Up Restrictions on Sale of Sensitive Consumer Data
Maryland’s law banning the sale of sensitive data signals a shift toward stricter state privacy regulation.
Pole Attachments
Bill Maguire: The FCC Secures a (Bipartisan!) Win for Rural Broadband
The FCC's unanimous pole attachment ruling is a promising sign of bipartisan pragmatism in broadband policy, the author writes.
FCC
FCC Opens Inquiry Into Communications Marketplace
Biennial report will assess marketplace competition, identifying barriers and regulatory needs.
AI
Anthropic Launches Project Glasswing to Defend Against AI Cyberthreats
Anthropic’s new powerful AI model Claude Mythos will be given to 12 companies to identify cybersecurity gaps.
Policyband
Carr Planning to Allow Starlink to Increase Power Levels, Yielding Much Faster Download Speeds
'By discarding last century’s satellite regulations, we could see billions of dollars in benefits for the [U.S] economy and broadband speeds many times faster than what is available today.' Carr says
AI
Appeals Court Rebuffs Anthropic in Latest Round of AI Battle with Trump Administration
The ruling followed another judge’s order that forced President Donald Trump’s administration to remove a label tainting the company as a national security risk.
Brian O’Hara
Pole Attachment Disputes Over Costs, Timelines and Safety at Broadband Breakfast Event
Industry officials clashed over pole replacement costs, make-ready timelines, and federal regulatory authority.
E-Rate
FCC Launches E-Rate Fraud Crackdown
The FCC is leveraging new authority to fast-track the removal of bad actors from all universal service programs.
Internet
Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens Legal Shield for AI, Internet Providers, Legal Expert Says
Decision reinforces protections for dual-use technologies, with implications for generative AI systems.
Data Center
Wisconsin Town Votes to Restrict Tax Incentives for OpenAI Data Center
The referendum reflects growing local backlash to large-scale AI infrastructure projects.
Spectrum
FCC to Vote on Relaxing LEO Satellite Power Limits
SpaceX has asked for the change, which incumbent geostationary operators oppose.
BEAD
BEAD Data Creates Opportunities for Non-Awardees
Experts say providers can use competitor data to guide expansion.
