Rip and Replace

FCC Rejects Rip-And-Replace Extension Requests

The agency signaled a stricter enforcement stance in March, including tougher penalties for non-compliance.

BEAD

House Dems: States May Need to ‘Reconsider’ SpaceX BEAD Awards

They had concerns about the company’s proposed contract rider, which was rejected by NTIA.

AI

FCC’s $398 Million Budget Request May Cut 110 Jobs

Despite a budget decrease in FY 2027, the agency is focused on AI and spectrum auctions as priorities

Copper Theft

AT&T Believes ‘Organized Crime’ is Behind Copper Theft

Copper theft cost AT&T $82 million in 2025

Martha Wright-Reed Act

FCC Grants Securus Temporary Waiver on Prison Video Pricing Rules

Critics say waiver gives Securus an unfair edge as other providers face compliance deadline of Monday, April 6.

Policyband

Cable One or Team Turmoil? Highly Regarded Ken Johnson Steps Down as Chief Operating Officer

New CEO Jim Holanda, who just took over in February, did not announce a Johnson successor, perhaps a sign he's still searching or might be taking on the COO role himself, trimming C-suite overhead

BEAD

Consultants Urge BEAD ‘Rainy Day’ Fund To Cover Gaps

Infrastructure specialists urge administrators to reserve $7.6 billion from BEAD for unexpected shortfalls.

Rural

Bundling Emerges as Key Advantage in Rural Broadband Market

As ‘app fatigue’ grows, rural broadband customers are turning to bundled services, raising the stakes for rural providers.

FCC

Deadline Set for Comments on FCC’s Lifeline Reform

Stakeholders have until May 4 to weigh in on proposed anti-fraud and eligibility rules.

Rural

Optimum Connects 3,000 Locations in Louisiana's Sabine Parish

Officials say the effort targets long underserved areas across the rural parish.

AI

Maine Set to Become First State to Halt New AI Data Centers

Lawmakers cited rising electricity demand and environmental impacts as AI infrastructure expands.

California

California Activates Nation’s Largest Middle-Mile Network, Connecting Tribal, Rural Areas

The Bishop Paiute Tribe is the first to access the state’s $3.2 billion broadband effort spanning 8,000 miles of fiber.

FCC

Chamber of Commerce Backs FCC Permitting Reforms to Speed Broadband Deployment

The group argued regulatory clarity and consistency are needed to boost investment.

Satellite

SpaceX, Amazon Clash on Satellite Collision Risks

Altering target altitudes would delay already behind-schedule deployments, Amazon said.

Robocall

Panelists Share the Innovations That Have Helped Reduce Telecom and Texting Scams

Experts highlighted new policy and technological innovations to combat scams.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Researcher: About 12.7 Million Seniors Lack Broadband Subscription, 7.2 Million Lack Computer or Tablet

The White House is proposing Congress claw back canceled digital equity funding.