BEAD

Vermont Receives BEAD Bids for Every Underserved Address in the State

All unserved and underserved locations received bids for service, VCBB reports.

AI

State AG Warns Colorado AI Bill Could Drive Innovation Out of State

Colorado’s top law enforcement officer pushes back against the state’s landmark AI regulation.

Public Safety

Law Enforcement Calls on NTIA to Protect FirstNet Authority

NTIA as a potential ally.

Infrastructure

Fiber, Fixed Wireless Adds Improved Over Last Q2, Cable Worsened

Analysts don’t expect cable subscriber growth soon.

Funding

Senate Bill Would Terminate USDA’s Community Connect Grant Program

The program supports broadband expansion in rural areas where service does not exist.

Community Broadband

LFA Demands Trade Groups Back Up Accusations Against Local Governments

‘Undocumented, unnamed, unsubstantiated and unverified.’

Policyband

Free State Foundation Says Loper Bright a Barrier to Lifting 39% TV Cap

'The record is clear that the Commission has statutory authority to repeal the national TV ownership rule in its entirety,' NAB said.

Middle Mile

No More IXPs Means No More AI Development

Panelists at Mountain Connect argued that IXPs are key for delivering ultra-low latencies for AI

Broadband Mapping and Data

Groups to FCC: Continue Assessing Broadband Affordability, Adoption

The agency is set to vote Thursday on whether to propose scrapping the inquiries, which were first conducted last year.

Satellite

States Face LEO Dilemma as BEAD Program Revamps

Industry experts warn low-Earth orbit providers may not meet BEAD's federal broadband requirements.

Digital Inclusion

New York Reaches Deal with Securus to End Prison Phone Fees

Joins five other states in covering the cost of phone calls from prison.

Data Center

Energy Department Picks Federal Sites for AI Data Center Development

The Trump administration’s push to accelerate AI deployment begins to materialize

Earnings

Winfrey Buys $1 Million of Charter Shares

The cable giant's stock took a hit last week after worse than expected broadband subscriber losses.

Infrastructure

FCC to Narrow Environmental and Historic Reviews of Wireless Build

Certain small cells, towers, and rural 5G builds may soon bypass NEPA and historic site reviews

Community Broadband

USTelecom Warns Permitting Delays Force Providers to Abandon Projects

Eleven states called out.

Funding

Lawmakers Open Comment Portal on Future of Universal Service Fund

Working group sought input on the effectiveness of USF programs, proposed reforms