Chips

Would Owning a Chunk of Intel Be a Good Deal for the U.S.?

President Trump wants the U.S. government to become one of Intel's largest shareholders, blurring lines separating public and private sectors.

Policyband

Nexstar CEO Sook: $6.2 Billion TEGNA Deal Avoids ‘Chatbot’ Journalism

Nexstar CEO Perry Sook framed the $22 per share transaction as a critical step that will give TV stations committed to local journalism.

BEAD

West Virginia's BEAD Plan 94 Percent Fiber

That's the highest among states that have posted drafts of their final spending plans.

Chips

Representative Proposes Bill to Amend the CHIPS and Sciences Act

The bill aims to strengthen America’s role in setting global technology standards.

Infrastructure

Consolidated Looking to Retire More Copper Phone Lines in New England

The company submitted requests to discontinue legacy service at another 61,000 locations.

BEAD

Colorado BEAD: Fiber Share Falls Dramatically, to 40% from 70%

NTIA Chief Counsel David Brodian confirmed receipt of a final BEAD proposal, from Louisiana.

Funding

Kansas Governor Announced $10.4 Million to Increase State Broadband Adoption

The funds are intended for device distribution and accessible public Wifi in underserved areas.

Spectrum

FCC, DOJ in Court Defending Plan to Open More Public Safety Spectrum to FirstNet

Supporters and opponents of the idea have sued the FCC over the plan.

Data Center

Google Announces Nuclear Power Plant Build in Tennessee

Search giant looks to power new data centers in the southeast.

BEAD

NTIA Releases Further Guidance for BEAD Recipients

Guidance includes best practices for ISPs seeking to comply with program requirements

Digital Equity

Trump Administration Loses DEI Case

The state of digital equity remains unsettled.

mergers

Whether from Biden or Trump, Politics Has Displaced Reason in Antitrust Enforcement

Experts said economic analysis has been thrown out the window

Policyband

Contrite Fund Manager Admits Not Seeing Cable One Train Wreck Coming

Nexstar Media Group and TEGNA announced Tuesday a definitive agreement for Nexstar to acquire all outstanding shares of TEGNA in a $6.2 billion cash transaction.

Expert Opinion

David Zumwalt: Rural America’s Wireless Revolution

In rural America, fixed wireless access powered by CBRS is delivering fiber-like speeds at a fraction of the cost—and connecting millions who would otherwise be left behind.

BEAD

NTIA Has a Final BEAD Proposal in Hand

NTIA official confirms agency has received final proposal but did not provide the name

Antitrust

Fired #2 Official at Antitrust Division Decries Corruption at Justice Department

The antitrust division may need state attorneys general to join federal cases 'as a check on influence peddling.'