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Connectbase CEO Predicts Edge Technology is What’s Next for AI Inference

“Edge is real and exciting today,” CEO Ben Edmond said. “It's been talked about for almost a decade now, but the reality is we're now seeing, because of AI, real use cases.”

Policyband

Sen. Baldwin's Bill Would Guarantee Free Access Throughout Wisconsin to Watch NFL Packers

Wisconsin Democrat’s For the Fans bill would also ban league-owned streaming services from blacking out certain games on their platforms

BEAD

New Mexico Broadband Office Likely to Downsize After BEAD

Colorado and Texas officials said their broadband offices would focus on other programs with current staff.

FTC

FTC Warns of Rising Robocall Threat Driven by AI, Foreign Scammers

Officials highlight enforcement efforts at Senate oversight hearing.

Space

SpaceX Dominates the Space Economy, But Might That Change?

Panelists at Broadband Breakfast Live Online explore the competitive dynamics reshaping the space economy

BEAD

States Working on Finalizing BEAD Contracts, Beginning NEPA Reviews

Most states now have approval to sign grant agreements with ISPs under the program.

Cybersecurity

FCC Announces First Conditional Approvals After 'Router Ban' Rollout

The Defense Department concluded several foreign made routers posed no risk to national security.

cellular

Mission Telecom Launches New 5G Connectivity Solution

The nonprofit carrier launched a low-cost mobile hotspot capable of supporting up to 50 devices.

FCC

Trusty Speaks on U.S. Wireless and Spectrum Policy at Industry Forum

In New Orleans, the FCC commissioner outlined efforts to expand broadband access and cut regulatory burdens.

New Mexico

New Mexico To Close Digital Divide With $382 Million From BEAD

The state broadband office hopes to use BEAD non-deployment dollars to expand infrastructure, 5G, and workforce programs.

Silicon Valley Progressive Democrat Calls for ‘New Social Contract’ for AI

Does not support moratorium on data center construction proposed by fellow progressives Bernie Sanders and AOC.

Data Center

Data Center Boom Meets Resistance in Maine: Lawmakers Pass a Yearlong Freeze

Anti-data center bills have been introduced in at least a dozen states.

Bipartisan Bill Targets China’s Access to U.S. Semiconductor Technology

MATCH Act aims to tighten export controls amid AI and national security concerns.

Privacy

Virginia Bans Sale of Precise Geolocation Data

Ban reflects growing push to curb data brokers, even as industry warns of impacts on digital services.

Policyband

FCC's Carr Looking at Undisclosed Conflicts by Broadcasters, a Review That Could Snare Jimmy Kimmel

The Center for American Rights filed an FCC complaint against Kimmel for failing to disclose a $23,000 payment to Democrat Adam Schiff’s campaign a year before Schiff appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!