BEAD

Paul Dabbar Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Commerce

'It is absolutely ridiculous that the secretary can just decide I like this or don’t like that,' said Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. 'He has no right to rescind our money.'

AI

Anthropic Wins Ruling on AI Training in Copyright Lawsuit

But must face trial on pirated books

Antitrust

Senate Bill Attacks Apple, Google App Store Dominance

Bill continues struggle with Big Tech that began in 2021.

Expert Opinion

Tom Stroup: Under New BEAD Reforms, Satellite Connectivity Deserves Equal Consideration

Misleading characterization of satellite broadband as inferior threaten to waste taxpayer dollars and delay universal connectivity

Wireless

T-Mobile-UScellular Deal Clears Trump Administration Foreign Review

A Seeking Alpha analyst estimated the deal's closing could be delayed due to turnover at the FCC.

BEAD

More Than 40 Lawmakers Urge Lutnick to Reverse New BEAD Guidance

'We fear this opportunity would be squandered by the restructuring notice,' the lawmakers wrote.

Spotify

Spotify Mistreating Subscribers, Senators Say

The music platform's audiobook feature allegedly exploits a loophole in federal regulations.

Policyband

British PM Wants Rural Broadband Program to Count Toward NATO Quota

At this week’s NATO summit in The Hague, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wants Downing Street support for rural broadband deployment projects to count as defense spending.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on June 25, 2025 - Driving Towards Better Broadband

This Broadband Breakfast Live session will examine MCA President Andrew Butcher's journey around the state, along with past successes and future desires for MCA.

Spectrum

EchoStar Fulfilled Last Commitment in Deadline Extension Deal, Company Says

The company said it 75 percent of new customers in certain areas were on its own network.

The Media Institute

Guthrie Promotes National AI Standard, Supports Moratorium

'We have to beat China,' GOP lawmaker said.

People

Stephanie Weiner, Former NTIA Chief Counsel, Joins Georgetown Law Tech Institute

Research focus will be on closing the digital divide

Mobile

FCC Threatens China Mobile With Fines

Telecom company accused of showing ‘a disregard for the Commission’s authority’

Digital Inclusion

Joint Resolution Reversing FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspots Rule Faces Uncertain Future

House version appears to have stalled out

Brendan Carr

Trusty Sworn In As FCC Commissioner

The Republican will debut at an FCC meeting Thursday.

Oklahoma Broadband Office

Texas Asks Feds for More Time to Meet BEAD Deadline

The state hopes to push its BEAD deadline back by more than two months to November 21.