Policyband

Fox O&O Stations Demand Regulatory Parity from Carr’s FCC

President Trump yesterday issued an Executive Order naming FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to serve on the White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Calif.

Fiber

Tariffs Will Fall More on Fixed Wireless Than on Fiber: Industry Experts

Fiber impact not as great as expected, said fiber exec. Fixed wireless more vulnerable, said wireless exec.

BEAD

29% of Minnesota Locations Received No Bids For BEAD

Minnesota Broadband Director Bree Maki cited decreased participation from fiber providers

BEAD

Arkansas Experiences 25% Decline in Applicants for BEAD Funding

Arkansas broadband director also warned that BEAD projects may be delayed into 2026.

Satellite

Starlink, Kuiper Eager for More Spectrum, Higher Power

The FCC is looking to ditch international power level limits in some bands.

BEAD

NTIA Confirms RDOF Defaults After June 6 Excluded From BEAD Eligibility

‘At some point we just had to draw a line,’ NTIA's chief of staff confirmed.

BEAD

BEAD Policy Shift Sparks Industry Concern Over Workforce and Supply Chain

Paused BEAD projects leave trained workers idle and domestic fiber warehouses full

Public Safety

Industry Urges Federal Action to Stop Attacks on Critical Communications Infrastructure

Trade groups seek tougher laws on broadband sabotage.

Spectrum

NextNav Pushes Back Against Tolling Groups

Dispute at FCC over spectrum interference continues.

BEAD

Vermont Receives BEAD Bids for Every Underserved Address in the State

All unserved and underserved locations received bids for service, VCBB reports.

AI

State AG Warns Colorado AI Bill Could Drive Innovation Out of State

Colorado’s top law enforcement officer pushes back against the state’s landmark AI regulation.

Public Safety

Law Enforcement Calls on NTIA to Protect FirstNet Authority

NTIA as a potential ally.

Infrastructure

Fiber, Fixed Wireless Adds Improved Over Last Q2, Cable Worsened

Analysts don’t expect cable subscriber growth soon.

Funding

Senate Bill Would Terminate USDA’s Community Connect Grant Program

The program supports broadband expansion in rural areas where service does not exist.

Community Broadband

LFA Demands Trade Groups Back Up Accusations Against Local Governments

‘Undocumented, unnamed, unsubstantiated and unverified.’

Policyband

Free State Foundation Says Loper Bright a Barrier to Lifting 39% TV Cap

'The record is clear that the Commission has statutory authority to repeal the national TV ownership rule in its entirety,' NAB said.