permitting
FCC Asked to Strike Down Broadband Exclusivity Deal
Intrepid says five year right-of-way lockout violates federal and state law.
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Policyband
Is Elon Musk Ready to Go to War with His Third GOP Governor over BEAD?
The results in West Virginia tracked with recent BEAD awards in Virginia under GOP Gov. Glen Youngkin.
Broadband Mapping and Data
OpenVault Reports Accelerated Broadband Usage
Notes subtle, but historic shift in second quarter.
Satellite
California Rejects Military Plan to Increase SpaceX Launches
State panel denies Musk for a second time.
Digital Equity
Georgia Lawmakers Urge Reversal of Cancelled Digital Equity Grants
NTIA’s ‘arbitrary termination’ has stalled $46M for digital skills training, lawmakers wrote.
FCC
FCC Denies Mercury’s RDOF Waiver Request
Provider now faces over $25M in penalties for defaults.
Chips
Would Owning a Chunk of Intel Be a Good Deal for the U.S.?
President Trump wants the U.S. government to become one of Intel's largest shareholders, blurring lines separating public and private sectors.
Policyband
Nexstar CEO Sook: $6.2 Billion TEGNA Deal Avoids ‘Chatbot’ Journalism
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook framed the $22 per share transaction as a critical step that will give TV stations committed to local journalism.
BEAD
West Virginia's BEAD Plan 94 Percent Fiber
That's the highest among states that have posted drafts of their final spending plans.
Chips
Representative Proposes Bill to Amend the CHIPS and Sciences Act
The bill aims to strengthen America’s role in setting global technology standards.
Infrastructure
Consolidated Looking to Retire More Copper Phone Lines in New England
The company submitted requests to discontinue legacy service at another 61,000 locations.
BEAD
Colorado BEAD: Fiber Share Falls Dramatically, to 40% from 70%
NTIA Chief Counsel David Brodian confirmed receipt of a final BEAD proposal, from Louisiana.
Funding
Kansas Governor Announced $10.4 Million to Increase State Broadband Adoption
The funds are intended for device distribution and accessible public Wifi in underserved areas.
Spectrum
FCC, DOJ in Court Defending Plan to Open More Public Safety Spectrum to FirstNet
Supporters and opponents of the idea have sued the FCC over the plan.
Data Center
Google Announces Nuclear Power Plant Build in Tennessee
Search giant looks to power new data centers in the southeast.
BEAD
NTIA Releases Further Guidance for BEAD Recipients
Guidance includes best practices for ISPs seeking to comply with program requirements
