USF

FCC’s Trusty Looks to Universal Service's Next Phase

Trusty pointed to lessons from recent trips across the country as she considers the FCC’s approach to rural connectivity.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Industry Wants More Changes to FCC’s Broadband Data Collection

A rift persists over how providers should get coverage areas restored to the FCC’s broadband map

Spectrum

Carriers, Aviation at Odds on WRC Positions

Aviation stakeholders fear interference from expanded mobile use

Hawaii

T-Mobile Works to Restore Hawaii Network as Lala Recovery Continues

UPDATED: The company’s efforts come amid a broader focus on keeping communities connected during crises.

Social Media

Meta Reaches $17 Billion Settlement With States in Landmark Trial Over Teen Social Media Addiction

The agreement is worth $353 million in Virginia alone and is one of the biggest in state consumer protection history.

Policyband

NTIA's Roth Celebrates Major Policy Victory – All BEAD Plans Have Been Approved by the Trump Administration

Now it’s up to the 50 states, five territories, and Washington, D.C., to sign contracts with ISPs (or Subgrantees in BEAD parlance) to get the backhoes digging and the networks humming

Data Center

How Data Center Controversies Have Transformed the Midterm Elections

In search of large tracts of land, tech giants and data center developers are exploring deeper into rural America.

Data Center

In a Divided America, Left and Right Unite to Oppose Data Centers

From Nebraska to New Mexico, the debates raging in cities and towns against data centers often cut across ideological lines.

Telecom 150

Patent Scope, Not Invention, Decided the American Telephone Market

Bell had 3,000 telephones around Boston, and a patent. Western Union had $40M and every U.S. state. The patent won.

permitting

ISPs Back Lumos in Ohio Permitting Dispute

Two counties in the state objected to Lumos's request that the FCC overrule their requirements

Expert Opinion

Glenn Lurie: There Is No AI Without a Pipe

AI's infrastructure isn't just about chips and data centers. It's about the fiber, wireless, satellite, edge and power infrastructure required to move intelligence everywhere.

BEAD

Illinois BEAD Plan Approved

It was the last state awaiting NTIA clearance

Digital Inclusion

NTIA Begins Process to Revive Digital Equity Grant Program

The program faces a tight timeline for a potential December reopening.

Data Center

Activists Supporting RFK Jr. Urge Trump Against Promoting Coal in Data Centers

The criticism adds to recent tensions between the MAHA movement and the Trump administration.

mergers

MobileX, Ergen Ask FCC for Deal Approval

MobileX has 107,000 subscribers, the companies disclosed. It provides prepaid service on Verizon’s network

Policyband

Catherine Commisso Takes Senior Post as Mediacom Moves Forward in Post-Rocco Era

Widow of Mediacom founder Rocco B. Commisso to serve as Vice Chair and Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Administration, reporting to her son, CEO Giuseppe Commisso