Juneteenth
Black Churches 4 Digital Equity Host Bible Study on Juneteenth
Congregations are gathering on Thursday, June 19, to raise awareness of broadband and digital literacy.
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Briefs
Tarana, Microsoft Partner to Bring Broadband to Africa
Companies to deploy Tarana’s ngFWA
AI
Bipartisan Senators Oppose 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulation
Top Republicans, including Sen. Blackburn and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, oppose AI moratorium in reconciliation bill
Free Speech
Musk's X Sues New York State Over Content Moderation Law
Elon Musk's X challenges the state's rules for hate speech and content moderation
BEAD
BEAD Applicants in Georgia Face June 25 Deadline to Stay Eligible
Georgia broadband office sets one-week window for providers to re-submit letters of intent.
Digital Inclusion
Group of 140 Orgs Urge Lutnick to Restore Digital Equity Funding
Lutnick told lawmakers earlier this month that 'the courts will decide.' Grant winners have not yet sued.
FCC
Trusty Confirmed For Five-Year Term
Fetterman joins Republicans again
FCC
Advocates, Sheriffs, and Service Providers Face Off Over FCC’s Prison Phone Rates
FCC rules prisoners shouldn’t pay for most communications security services. But opponents ask: Who will?
Democracy
Missouri Joins States Following SCOTUS, Striking Down Chevron Deference
Four red states move to end judicial deference in 2025.
FCC
Cisco Asks FCC to Unlock 6 GHz Wi-Fi for Cruise Ships
Outdated Satellite Rules No Longer Justify Wi-Fi Ban on Cruise Ships
Digital Equity
Sen. Blumenthal Attacks Cuts to DEA
Calls cuts ‘mean-spirited and stupid’
Rural
Lumen Fully Exited from Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
The company said the 41,000 locations it handed back earlier this month were the last of its commitments.
Policyband
Confirming Olivia Trusty, Senate Gives GOP Majority Control of FCC
Trade group executives, public interest groups, and company executives responded to the Senate vote by lavishing praise on Trusty.
Amazon
Amazon’s Second Project Kuiper Launch Postponed
New launch date has yet to be announced.
FCC
Senate Confirms Trusty to Serve Out Rosenworcel’s Term
Senate voting Wednesday on giving Trusty a new five-year term beginning July 1.
Briefs
Report: U.S. Households Spend $164 Billion Annually on Cable and Internet Services
American households are spending more than ever on cable and internet services, Doxo found.
