mergers

Zayo Completes Crown Castle Fiber Acquisition

The $8.5 billion deal expands Zayo’s network by 90,000 route miles.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on May 27, 2026 - The State of Broadband Deployment: Progress, Gaps, and Early Outcomes

This session examines where networks are being built, where gaps remain, and how deployment patterns are evolving as funding flows into the market.

Policyband

Here’s a Number Wall Street’s Starting to Care About: (888) GO-STARLINK

On earnings calls, analysts are starting to use up their limited quota of questions to ask CEOs if they are feeling any heat from Elon Musk's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.

Expert Opinion

Eric Bathras: From Fiber to Fabric, the Next Evolution of BEAD

Maryland officials are urging NTIA and Congress to let states use remaining BEAD funds for integrated, multi-use infrastructure rather than single-purpose broadband builds.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on June 17, 2026 – 1876-1926: The Telephone and the Transatlantic Cable

Broadband Breakfast kicks off a three-part series on 250 years of American independence and 150 years of American telecommunications.

Briefs

AT&T Cuts Home Broadband Price for Low-Income Americans

Families who qualify for federal assistance will receive a $25 discount.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on June 24, 2026 - 1927-1976: Broadcasting, Cable and the Creation of the Media

The second installment of Broadband Breakfast's three-part series covers 1927–1976, when broadcasting and cable created the modern American media.

Rip and Replace

FCC Grants 26 Rip and Replace Extensions

The agency also released its list of approved AWS-3 bidders.

Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric

FCC Proposes to Streamline Broadband Data Collection

Rural providers warn accuracy issues remain as agency moves to simplify system.

Charter

Charter CEO Discloses Stock Purchase

The buy appears opportunistic after recent losses.

USF

Carr: FCC Open to Ideas on Tentative Rural Subsidy Inquiry

He didn’t say how the agency felt about House lawmakers’ effort to block the NextNav petition.

Wireless

Wireless Prices Fall as Inflation Rises, CTIA Finds

CTIA’s wireless affordability tracker shows faster speeds and lower data costs.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on July 1, 2026 - 1977-2026: Computing, the Internet and Artificial Intelligence

The final installment of Broadband Breakfast's three-part series covers 1977–2026, when computing, the internet, and artificial intelligence reshaped American life.

Data Center

Seattle Considers 365-Day Data Center Moratorium

Rising power demand and public pressure push city councilmembers to consider a pause.

Earnings

Shentel Up 6,000 Fiber Subs, Seeing Some Starlink Competition

Cable One stock tumbled after an ARPU dip.

Third Way

Bill Introduced to Expand Enrollment of Lifeline Program

State grants would support program outreach and enrollment.