USF
USF Spent $8.4 billion in 2025
A new report detailed how federal subsidies were spent as reforms and scrutiny grew.
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Infrastructure
INCOMPAS Backing Maryland ISP’s Preemption Bid
FCC preemption extends to networks providing both broadband and telecom services, the trade group argued.
Satellite
Amazon Leo Launch Delayed Again as FCC Deployment Deadline Looms
FCC chairman advises the company to address the more than 1,000 satellite shortfall amid launch setbacks.
Privacy
White House Launches App to Keep Public Informed on Trump Administration
Privacy advocates question scope of data the app requests for use.
enforcement
Two Former FCC Chairs Defend Agency’s Fine Powers
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the issue on April 21.
April McClain-Delaney
New Bipartisan House Bills Take Aim at Strengthening Rural Broadband Access
The four introduced bills look to expand broadband access, modernize utilities, and improve USDA programs.
Policyband
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Warns NFL Streaming Deals Undercut Basis for League's Antitrust Exemption
FCC Chairman says, 'You effectively have to have a computer science degree ... ' to keep track of the migration of marquee sports to streaming platforms
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on April 22, 2026 – Public Safety and Mission-Critical Broadband
This panel will examine how policymakers, network operators, and public safety officials are navigating the evolving role of broadband in emergency response.
AI
AI's Arrival Complicates Big Tech Climate Goals, and Some Worry it's Locking in More Fossil Fuels
A backlog of projects waiting to connect to power grids, plus the Trump administration's war on renewable energy also are complicating efforts.
Spectrum
Aviation Industry Speeds Up Estimated Gear Replacement Timeline
Airplane components will need to be replaced to accommodate mobile carriers in the upper C-band.
AI
Sanders, AOC Introduce Bill to Pause Data Center Growth
The bill represents hesitation and concern for data centers among some lawmakers and communities.
Digital Equity Act
Court Asked to Pause DEA-Related Lawsuit Against Trump, Pending Key Court Decision
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance has been fighting to restore a $2.75 billion digital equity program.
AI
Panel Warns Black and Latino Communities Risk Falling Behind in AI Era
Speakers said broadband access and digital literacy remain major barriers to benefiting from emerging technologies.
Spectrum
SpaceX Looking to Participate in AWS-3 Auction
The satellite company is already buying unpaired AWS-3 licenses from EchoStar, which it plans to use for its direct-to-cell mobile service.
robots
Melania Trump Shares the Spotlight with a Robot at an Education and Technology Event
The humanoid robot Figure 03 accompanied the first lady on Wednesday as she arrived at the White House East Room.
BEAD
NTIA Planning to Finish BEAD Approvals by May
New notices of funding for the agency’s Tribal programs would come in late spring or early summer, a spokesperson said.
