Digital Inclusion

House Democrats Slam FCC Chair Over Delay in Prison Phone Rate Caps

The lawmakers accuse Carr of violating congressional intent, causing societal harm

Education

For These Incarcerated Students, Online School Has Been a Disaster

Frustration with virtual school is sometimes leading students in juvenile detention to get into more trouble, extending their stay.

New Mexico

New Mexico Ready to Deploy BEAD Funds Across Technologies

‘Low-Earth orbit satellites are going to be part of the picture,’ a state official says.

Commerce

Broadband Breakfast on September 3, 2025 - States and the BEAD Deadline

How can states navigate BEAD as the September 4 deadline rapidly approaches?

SpaceX

Trump Signs Executive Order to Bolster Competition in Commercial Space Industry

Order seeks to streamline permitting processes, pare down environmental review

BEAD

SpaceX: NTIA Should Reject Virginia's BEAD Plan

The company said it should have won more locations in the state.

Policyband

Major WOW! Shareholder Has Issues with Sale to Crestview, DigitalBridge

LB Partners has claimed for more than a year that WOW! is worth at least $10 per share and not the $5.20 per share agreed upon.

BEAD

BEAD Unplugged Panel: Don’t Count on Receiving Non-Deployment Funds

‘Howard Lutnick cares about making money and saving money,’ says Gigi Sohn.

Robocall

Somos Urges FCC to Advance End-to-End Call Verification to Fight Robocalls

The proposed ‘trust model’ builds on STIR/SHAKEN measures to confirm caller identification.

Tribal

Hoopa Valley Tribe Partners With State for High-Speed Internet Backbone

The project represents the first joint-build agreement between a tribal group and the California Department of Technology.

Wireless

Rural Carrier Trade Groups to FCC: Members Need Opex Support

RWA and CCA said they expected 'several' more providers to ask for extra funds to avoid shutting down cell sites.

Rural

Ookla Finds Stark Differences in Tribal Broadband Performances

Tribal Nations continue to push for better connectivity.

FCC

Industry Groups Ask FCC to Rescind Certain Cybersecurity Regulations

Groups call regulations ‘onerous and vague.’

Expert Opinion

Megan Steckly: Nonprofits and Municipalities Can Work Together to Better Connect Communities

Access to devices and resources can connect communities better.

Infrastructure

Judge’s Ruling Ensures Some Vermont Residents Won’t Face Internet Outage

A district representing 31 towns is planning to switch to a new, nonprofit operator for its fiber network.

Antitrust

House Judiciary Presses Major Leagues About Sports Video Blackouts

Watching sports is becoming too costly for many consumers.