Digital Inclusion
FTC Moves to Crack Down on Hidden, Unfair Rental Fees and Perhaps Bulk Billing
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr last year said a Biden-era ban on bulk billing would have sent internet bills soaring for renters.
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permitting
USTelecom Pushed for White House Environmental Review Guidance
The White House released new guidance on streamlining federal environmental reviews.
Birmingham
Alabama Governor Signs Measure Freezing Power Rates
Critics say the measure was weakened from its original intent, limiting oversight.
BEAD
BEAD Program Drives $100M+ Broadband Expansion in Spokane County
Four providers to deploy mix of fiber, wireless and satellite service.
robots
Humanoid Robots Show Off Their Language and Boxing Skills in Hong Kong
The exhibition highlighted diverse robotic capabilities from talking to humans to performing backflips.
Wireless
Virginia Enacts Law to Streamline Wireless Infrastructure Upgrades
Measure limits local denials, aims to expand wireless coverage for state services.
Data Center
States are Struggling to Meet Their Clean Energy Goals. Data Centers are to Blame
States across the country are struggling to meet their clean energy goals due to the increase in demand.
Satellite
Senate Commerce Advances Bills Targeting Satellite Security
Measures include cybersecurity guidelines for commercial satellites and restrictions on foreign operators.
BEAD
Broadband Coalition Pushes for Passage of Permitting Reform Bill
The letter applauded BEAD, but argued that permitting reform stands in the way of successful implementation.
LEO
Amazon Set to Acquire Globalstar in $10.8 Billion Deal
The deal accelerates Amazon's direct-to-device ambitions as it challenges Starlink's dominance.
Chips
NCTA: Growing Memory Chip Shortage Threatens Digital Infrastructure
Routers, laptops, and MRI scanners face tightened supply chains
Funding
Judge Won’t Pause Suit Over Trump’s $2.75B Digital Equity Act Cuts
National Digital Inclusion Alliance failed to show overlap with separate case, D.C. Circuit orders
Expert Opinion
Renee Gregory: A Study That Defies Physics Should Not Define National Security Policy
NextNav defends its proposed GPS backup system against security industry interference claims, calling the underlying study deeply flawed
Policyband
Indy Racing Legend Roger Penske Backs FCC's Carr on Keeping Sports on Free TV
Carr is concerned about the migration of NFL games to streaming platforms, hurting local TV stations that need sports income to fund news. "I could not agree more," Penske said in a letter to Carr
AI
Opposition Toward OpenAI Brings Two Violent Attacks on CEO’s Home
Two incidents in four days at Sam Altman’s San Francisco residence highlight AI backlash.
Privacy
Congress Divided Over Renewal of U.S. Surveillance Program as Deadline Nears
Lawmakers clash over proposals to renew a controversial U.S. surveillance authority expiring April 20.
