Policyband

Would Anyone Dare Call It Bay of Pigskin?

JFK’s embrace of the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961, an NFL-friendly antitrust law, is coming back to haunt the New Frontier in the age of Netflix, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video

Briefs

Accenture to Acquire Ookla, Strengthening Network Intelligence and Data

The consultancy aims to use Ookla's data-collection services to help ISPs, hyperscalers, and enterprises optimize networks.

MWC

Proposed Digital Networks Act and Chips Act 2.0 Target EU Tech Sovereignty

The European Commission’s proposal is aiming to unlock continental scale, accelerate fiber transition, and restrict high-risk suppliers.

Kate Johnson

AI Is Forcing Enterprises to Rethink Network Infrastructure, Lumen CEO Says

After selling its fiber-to-the-home business to AT&T, company pivots toward enterprise AI infrastructure.

Satellite

Iridium Opposed to Ligado-AST SpaceMobile Deal

The incumbent fears interference from planned direct-to-cell service.

MWC

Qualcomm Sets 2029 6G Timeline as Huawei Calls for Expanding and Advancing 5G

58 partners joined Qualcomm’s planned 2028 6G demos.

USF

Bill Revoking State-Run Lifeline Eligibility Introduced

The bill could impact Oregon and Texas, the remaining two states with their own Lifeline verification process.

Cybersecurity

NTIA not Sold on New Licensing for Subsea Cable Terminals

The Department of Homeland Security disagreed, saying it supported the FCC’s proposed licensing regime.

Cybersecurity

NTIA’s Adam Cassady Nominated to Serve as Cyberspace and Digital Policy Ambassador

If confirmed, Cassady would move to the State Department

Satellite

FCC Seeking Comment on U.S. Firms’ Access to Foreign Satellite Markets

The agency argued draft European regulations would be barriers to American companies.

Internet

Study: Internet Prices Vary Across Louisville Locations

Connected Nation said differences in advertised broadband prices point to gaps in national pricing data.

Data Center

Data Centers Are Increasing Consumer Energy Costs In Mid-Atlantic, Say Panelists

Bipartisan support backs having tech companies install power generation and pay for infrastructure upgrades to cover their needs.

Policyband

Optimum CEO Pitches FCC Chairman Carr on Nexstar-TEGNA Conditions

Dennis Mathew urges FCC leader to require 'divestiture of Big-4 triopolies in a local market'

Wireless

Fixed Wireless a Part of Convergence Plans

‘Convergence can be either fixed wireless or fiber,’ Verizon CEO Dan Schulman said.

MWC

In Barcelona, Telecom CEOs Talk Sluggish Growth, EU Regulation and Geopolitics

European 'rip-and-replace' criticized, Eutelstat CEO promotes itself as only LEO system that is neither American nor Chinese

ITU

ITU Secretary-General: Space Will Dominate 2027 Global Spectrum Talks

At the Mobile World Congress, two global telecom policy-makers discussed resilience, supply-chain risk and workforce with AI.