Nicol Turner-Lee
Panelists Say BEAD’s Real Test Is Adoption, Not Infrastructure
The panel was focused on making the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program a success
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Wireless
CTIA Reiterates Opposition to FCC Prison Jamming Plan
Carr said last year the FCC could interpret the Communications Act as declaring contraband prison phones 'unauthorized communications'
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on February 18, 2026 - AI, Nuclear Power and Data Centers
As AI-driven data centers strain the grid and tech companies turn to nuclear power, can utilities and policymakers scale energy infrastructure fast enough?
SpaceX
Amazon Satellites to Get Boost from Launch of Ariane 64, Europe's Most Powerful Rocket
EU's space program will launch the powerful version of the Ariane 6, with 32 Amazon Leo satellites for its broadband constellation.
Policyband
GCI's Alaska Subsea Fiber Breaks Start to Pile Up and Cost Money
Two fiber breaks in December will cost the company millions to repair. The latest one in Deering will take months to fix because the presence of thick ice will block repair crew access until summer.
NTIA
How to Spend $21B? Permitting Reform, Middle Mile, 5G, Digital Literacy and Public Safety
Sprawling NTIA listening session brings in 1,300 viewers, nearly 50 commenters; webinar to be repeated next Wednesday
Earnings
T-Mobile Launches AI-Powered Live Translate Built Into Calls
T-Mobile is expecting 15 million fixed wireless broadband customers by 2030. It had 558,000 net broadband additions in Q4.
Greenland
Greenland’s Security Problem? Chinese Telecom Equipment, Says Danish Expert
Trump's Greenland gambit exposed Denmark's failures and Europe's dangerous reliance on Chinese telecom equipment across NATO infrastructure, a consultant said.
Social Media
Google, Meta, Push Back on Addiction Claims in Landmark Social Media Trial
Jurors in the case got their first glimpse into what will be a lengthy trial.
NTIA
Virginia Broadband Leader: How I Deal With ISPs Attempting to Change Contracts
She added that she would be tuning into the NTIA’s listening session on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Policyband
Sen. Kennedy to Lutnick: 'Why Don't You Just Use ... Starlink?'
'Why don’t you just do that? And do it across America and save a bunch of money," the Louisiana Republican said.
AI
Author of California AI Legislation Calls Trump Executive Order 'Outrageous'
Wiener explains that his landmark state AI legislation faced backlash and roadblocks, but ultimately is a win for AI regulation.
NTIA
FirstNet Reauthorization Bill Passes House Committee Unanimously
The bipartisan bill will now move to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Satellite
Lutnick Confirms No Effort to Rescind BEAD Non-Deployment Funds
Lawmakers pressed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on why BEAD has not yet connected any households, ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Christopher Lewis
New Expert Agency May Be Necessary to Regulate Digital Economy, Say Panelists
A new agency of experts should take on the task of regulating this emerging driver of the economy, some panelists said.
AI
Panel: Data Centers Won’t Drive Up Energy Rates
Companies are legally required to ensure rates will not increase, but Google promised to pay for transmission upgrades and develop on-site power generation.
