Data Center
New York Assembly Approves One Year Pause on Large Data Centers
Omnibus measure would pause new large-scale projects, create new utility rate classes and require community benefits.
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Spectrum
EchoStar Holding off on $138 Million Interest Payment, Waiting on AT&T Spectrum Proceeds
DOJ is also looking to remove its requirement that EchoStar operate a mobile network, a remnant of the T-Mobile-Sprint merger.
Digital Inclusion
House Dems’ Bill Would Provide Broadband Discounts in Public Housing
The Department of Housing and Urban development would cover up to the lowest cost broadband plan available in the area.
Broadband Infrastructure
AT&T Asks FCC to Approve California Copper Retirement
The company is seeking federal approval to discontinue legacy voice service and preempt state rules blocking the transition.
Congress
Reps. Latta, Carter Support Wi-Fi Security ahead of WRC 2027
Bill would ensure the U.S. speaks 'with one voice' during the Shanghai conference.
Infrastructure
Amazon, Corning Reach Multibillion-Dollar Fiber Deal
Corning has also signed major agreements with NVIDIA and Meta. It has maintained it can meet fiber demand for the BEAD program.
USF
Universal Service Fund Contribution Factor Projected to Reach Record 42.3%
Analyst argues broadband providers should contribute, as shrinking telecom revenues push the surcharge toward record levels.
Spectrum
Ookla Finds a Slow Global Shift to Advanced Wi-Fi
The company found that some regions rely on Wi-Fi 6, but most of the globe still uses Wi-Fi 5.
Satellite
FCC Grants Amazon Leo Deadline Waiver
The company’s final deployment deadline in July 2029 is still in place.
Broadband Infrastructure
New York Rolls Out Pole-Attachment Complaint Portal
The new online form allows submitters to report violations related to utility pole attachments.
Data Center
Experts Discuss Importance of Data Centers to Innovation
Data Centers are essential to responding to the AI demand and keeping up with foreign countries, panelists say.
Policyband
FCC Grants Key Waiver to Amazon Leo, Keeping Competitive Pressure on Musk’s Starlink
Space Bureau Chief Jay Schwarz says “Amazon Leo’s service promises to be ‘groundbreaking,’ both in quality of service and affordability for consumers”
Expert Opinion
George Tronsrue: America’s Arctic Blind Spot
The CEO of Quintillion, the Alaska-based fiber network provider, warns against U.S. reliance on foreign Arctic infrastructure
AI
Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are All Talking About Public Ownership in AI
Concerns about AI's impact are growing, with backlash over data centers in local communities and job prospects.
AI
Trump Calls for Military to Accelerate Use of Artificial Intelligence
Trump issued a Friday memo directing the military to ensure that autonomous weapons systems respect the chain of command.
Funding
FCC E-Rate Inquiry to Ask About Reducing Funding, Expanding School Internet Filters
The agency’s proposal on local permitting shot clocks would ask about extending them to 'commingled' telecom and broadband infrastructure.
