Policyband

LightShed Partners Asks, How Important Is NFL to Free TV? 'No Other Programming Matters'

Wall Street analysts predict networks may cut or shift more entertainment content to streaming

Satellite

FCC Denies Satellite Firms' Requests for Spectrum Access

The agency said it wanted to avoid uncertainty for current satellite occupants

Data Center

‘Beneficiary Pays’ Model Gains Traction With Lawmakers

Unclear cost allocation has led some states to oppose data center and transmission projects.

BEAD

Little Talk of BEAD at Lutnick’s House Hearing

He did not repeat his goal of non-deployment guidance ‘over the next two months,’ which he told senators Wednesday.

Donald Trump

Data Centers Drive High-Skilled Jobs, Officials Say

The industry supports specialized careers and local economic growth, despite perceptions of limited employment.

Data Center

Data Center Industry Slammed Over Messaging

Public misconceptions about data centers are fueling opposition, Rep. Jay Obernolte said.

GCI

Alaska’s GCI Acquiring Quintillion

Grain Management has owned Quintillion since February 2024.

Public Safety

FirstNet Showcases Disaster Response Network

Officials said the public safety network is adapting to more frequent and severe disasters.

Briefs

Vertical Bridge Announces $1.5 Billion Equity Investment From KKR

Vertical Bridge joins KKR's $40 billion investment portfolio.

Earnings

Comcast Beats on Broadband Losses and Wireless Adds

The cable giant improved its year-over-year subscriber losses for the first time since the fourth quarter of 2020.

New Hampshire

TDS Telecom to Acquire Granite State Communications

The transaction is expected to yield 11,000 new fiber locations in New Hampshire.

Briefs

Vyve Broadband Announces New Leadership

The change follows Cable One’s buyout of the company in January 2026.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on July 8, 2026: AI and Workforce - Combatting Job Displacement

How is artificial intelligence already reshaping the workforce?

Policyband

NFL to FCC: Without Antitrust Exemption, Games Could Appear on Streamers Like Philo and Crackle

NFL's top lawyer, Ted Ullyot, armed with a 17-page slide deck for senior FCC staff, predicted fan viewing chaos if Commissioner Roger Goodell can't negotiated TV rights deals for all 32 teams

Data Center

Panelists Urge Data Center Companies to Change their Attitude Toward Public

Concerns around AI, a lack of transparency from data center companies, and dismissive nature toward public concerns threaten the industry, panelists argue.

Public Safety

Indoor Location Gaps and FirstNet Reauthorization in Public Safety Discussion

Technology stakeholders say 3D positioning and indoor mapping are at an inflection point.