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Spectrum

FCC to Consider New Spectrum Auction, Slate of Other Wireless Initiatives

At its Oct. 29 meeting, the FCC will also consider blocking China-based labs from its equipment certification program

Google, Constellation Nuclear Deal Adds Capacity to Mid-Atlantic Grid

The agreement marks a major step toward securing reliable, carbon-free power as electricity demand from data centers grows

McDonald's Sued Over AI Tool That Recommends Prices to U.S. Franchisees

'The result is algorithmic price-fixing aimed at customers who are already stretched thin,' reads the complaint

BEAD

NTIA Still Finalizing Eligible Locations for New BEAD Round

The agency is waiting for new broadband coverage data from the FCC

USTelecom Nominates Ziply’s Jessica Epley to USAC Board

The move comes as industry leaders focus on strengthening the administration of federal broadband and telecommunications programs

Satellite

FCC Approves SpaceX Request for 15,000 Direct-to-Device Satellites

A TD Cowen survey found 34 percent of respondents would consider switching to a mobile service from the company

Policyband

Starlink Not a Threat to Big Cable – For Now, New Street Research Says

‘The data to date shows no major impact on the wired broadband operators in the U.S.,’ New Street Research says

Broadband Mapping and Data

After Competitive Summer, Broadband Prices Ticking Up: MoffettNathanson

Analysts from MoffettNathanson and TD Cowen were skeptical Meta’s Muse posed a threat to ISPs

Wicker: Data Centers Can Boost Economy Without Raising Utility Bills

The Mississippi Republican says data centers can support the AI race

RFK Jr.'s Embrace of AI Confounds Some Trump Allies

The Health Secretary’s unexpected embrace of artificial intelligence has rankled some of his allies in the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ movement

Satellite

Starlink Still Rural For Now: New Street Research

The firm estimated Starlink could have the capacity to serve about 18 percent of U.S. households by 2035

FCC

FCC Orders Providers to Block Digital Solutions Over Robocall Violations

The company failed to address suspected illegal robocalls and correct deficiencies in its FCC certification

Fiber

AT&T Forms New Fiber Joint Venture with Gigapower, Lumen Assets

Blackrock and a Canadian pension fund will own 50 percent of the open-access JV

Starlink Opens Beta for Community Internet Hosts

Hosts would handle site setup, power and basic upkeep, while Starlink manages payments and user access.