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Policyband

ALLO Fiber Cutting Staff Fast to Fight Cash Burn

ALLO Fiber, a regional ISP in Nebraska, is trying to cut staff to cope with a cash burn problem ascribed to capital limitations from investors and delays in the BEAD program.

Mid East

Internet Outage in Much of Gaza Disrupts Humanitarian Operations, Deepens Isolation

The Gaza Strip has experienced at least 10 communications partial and full outages since the war began in October 2023.

Spectrum

Supporters Urge Capitol Hill to Protect Unlicensed, Shared Spectrum

They worry the FCC would consider repurposing the airwaves to meet ambitious auction goals.

Expert Opinion

Rohit Rawool: Why Hardware Matters in a Software-Driven World

How mechanical engineering powers the infrastructure behind 5G, IoT, and beyond

BEAD

Expert: Some States Could See Decrease in BEAD Locations Because of Unlicensed Wireless

Broadband mapping expert found that in 11 states, more than 25 percent of likely BEAD-eligible locations could be taken off the map.

BEAD

Texas Senator Resigns to Lead Comptroller’s Office, Citing Broadband as Key Priority

Kelly Hancock to replace Glenn Hegar, who clashed with NTIA and floated returning $1B in broadband funds

Funding

Wisconsin Governor Presses for $400M Broadband Investment

State GOP rejected $750M in 2023, banking on now delayed federal funds.

Robocall

Supreme Court Finds District Judges Can Review Agency Rules

The telecom industry had urged justices against the move, saying it would introduce regulatory uncertainty.

Satellite

SpaceX Rocket Being Tested in Texas Explodes

It marked the latest in a series of incidents involving Starship rockets.

BEAD

Alabama Updates Companies on BEAD Pre-Qualification Rules

State Broadband teams emphasized 90-day limit for the BEAD process.

Wireless

Wireless Industry Blasted Over Spectrum Study

CTIA and NERA report claims $264B in gains, but critics call it exaggerated and unverified.

Policyband

‘Here we go, Jim!’ FCC's Carr Moves to Sack 39% TV Cap Reviled by NAB

'NAB thanks Chairman Carr for taking this important step towards modernizing a decades old rule that limits television broadcasters’ ability to compete in today’s media marketplace.