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Customer service
Charter Closing Appleton, Wis. Call Center in May
The company said any of the 313 employees without a new position would be eligible for severance packages.
Telecom Act
Congress to Revisit the Telecom Act of 1996 Next Week
Lawmakers and experts assert the law is outdated and unsustainable
AI
Trump Releases AI Regulation Framework to Congress
The three-page document provides rough guidance that outlines the Administration's priorities on AI regulation.
Satellite
SpaceX Still at Odds on Sharing Rules with SES, Viasat
Geostationary systems fear loosening rules on LEO providers would create interference.
mergers
New York Approves Charter-Cox Deal
The cable companies are now waiting only on California’s review.
Section 230
Senate Lawmakers Appear Opposed to Full Section 230 Repeal
Witnesses and lawmakers supported a more targeted reform approach to online platform regulation.
Jensen Huang
3 Men Charged with Conspiring to Smuggle U.S. AI to China
Authorities say the scheme became more brazen as time went on.
Policyband
Nexstar-TEGNA Deal Sails Through Carr’s FCC in a Speedy 121 Days; CEO Sook Makes a Few Minor Concessions But That’s It
Nexstar has two years to sell six TV stations but in the end, it might not have to if FCC local TV ownership rules happen to change during the interval
Spectrum
Wireless, Aviation Industries Still Disagree on Some Proposed Upper C-band Rules
The mobile carriers said proposed FAA rules were too restrictive.
USF
Universal Service Fund Contribution Factor to Hit 37% in Q2
Lawmakers and experts say the USF funding mechanism is unsustainable and outdated.
Spectrum
NTIA’s Arielle Roth Urges Early Push for U.S. Leadership in 6G
Roth said spectrum policy, international cooperation, and AI-driven networks will shape next-generation connectivity.
Telecommunications
U.S. Faces Pressure to Lead Global Telecom Rules Ahead of 2027 Spectrum Conference
Officials urged stronger coordination to counter China in global spectrum policy.
Spectrum
Dish Continuing to Fight Tower Lawsuits
The company is looking to combine the seven federal cases it’s facing.
BEAD 2026
Experts Say $21 Billion Remaining BEAD Funds at Risk of Going Unused
Industry leaders push for faster distribution to avoid defaults, delays, and efforts to close the digital divide
China
Rep. Matsui Urges Stronger U.S. Coordination on 6G As Global Competition Grows
The California Democrat said the U.S. must align agencies and allies ahead of key global spectrum negotiations.
