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.

MWC2026

SpaceX Scheduled 2027 Launch of 1,200-Satellite Mobile Constellation

SpaceX said its Starlink Mobile connected thousands during California's wildfires and Japan's earthquakes.

Artificial Intelligence

American Legislative Exchange Council Releases State Artificial Intelligence Policy Toolkit

The guide outlines model state legislation aimed at shaping AI governance.

Rural

House Expected To Pass Bill Hastening Broadband Deployment On Federal Lands

A vote on HR 5419 is scheduled for Tuesday

Earnings

EchoStar Down 9,000 Mobile Subs

CEO Ergen said company had settled ‘hundreds’ of contract disputes.

Alaska

FCC Seeking Public Comment on Malone's Effort to Control GCI Liberty

Investor John Malone applies to gain more than 50% voting control of Alaska’s largest telecom provider.

Policyband

Carr’s FCC Hands Historic Regulatory Victory to African-American TV Station Owner

DuJuan McCoy’s Circle City Broadcasting wins approval to own three stations, including the ABC affiliate, in Indianapolis

Expert Opinion

Evan Swarztrauber: How NTIA Can Avoid a BEAD Slush Fund

With $21 billion in BEAD savings up for grabs, NTIA must resist industry pressure and ensure remaining funds stay true to the program's digital divide mission.

enforcement

Major Telecom Trade Groups to Supreme Court: FCC Can’t Fine Us

The high court will hear arguments on the issue in April

mergers

FCC Approves $34.5 Billion Charter-Cox Merger

The combined company would have about 36 million broadband subs.

Public Safety

NextNav Suggests CalChiefs Was Misinformed By Interest Groups

CalChiefs and nonprofit Wi-Fi Alliance oppose NextNav's GPS project, citing public safety concerns.

AI

Trump Orders all Federal Agencies to Phase Out Use of Anthropic Technology

Anthropic didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment to Trump’s remarks.

People

Thomas Tyler Leaving Louisiana Broadband Office

He served as the agency’s deputy director since 2021.

Texas

FiberLight Invests $500M in West Texas AI, Data Center Infrastructure

Pointing to Texas as a hub for technological growth, FiberLight hopes to support expansion.

Earnings

Cable One Down 10.9k Subs, Shentel Up 5.4k

Tower company SBA Communications said it had also sued Dish for failing to pay rent after spectrum sales.

AI

Trump Energy Official Believes Genesis Mission Will Unlock Rapid Scientific Discovery

The DOE project hopes to connect tech firms, research universities and the national lab system with an AI backbone