BEAD

States Fielding Input from Unlicensed WISPs

Virginia Tech researchers estimate the technology could make up to 1.1 million locations ineligible.

Broadband Mapping and Data

NTIA Releases Proposed Questions for 2025 Internet Use Survey

Agency drops four questions, rewords others

Digital Inclusion

Digital Skills Advocates Warn BEAD Changes Undermine Workforce Training

'This is a real loss:' Panelists say cuts threaten progress on digital and AI skills training

Satellite

Senators Propose Bill to Improve U.S. Space Industry Competitiveness and Efficiency

Goal is to streamline regulatory frameworks, foster innovation.

Spectrum

Cruz Touts Support From Wireless Industry, Others for Spectrum Bill

The Senate Commerce Committee's top Democrat has been warning of potential interference with altimeters.

AI

Sen. Capito Highlights Trump's Fast-Tracking Nuclear Permits

Announcement coincides with EPA proposal to repeal Biden-era carbon regulations.

Crypto

Senate Expected to Pass Crypto Bill Without Addressing Trump's Investments

18 Democrats support the measure adding stablecoins, and the bill could be first of a wave of crypto legislation.

FCC

O’Rielly Warns that Regulatory Burdens May Hinder Lifeline Participation

USF contractors face aggressive audits, investigations, fines and prosecutions.

Expert Opinion

Nate Karren: A Spectrum Pipeline on the Horizon

Congress should choose to open more spectrum as shortages crowd airwaves.

Policyband

Senate Set to Confirm Trusty Today, Giving Carr One-Vote Majority

Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz issued a press release yesterday listing the prominent individuals, companies, and organizations backing his spectrum plan.

AI

Danish Military Using Robotic Sailboats for Surveillance in Baltic and North Seas

The vessels will patrol Danish and NATO waters where maritime tensions and suspected sabotage and cable cuts have escalated

Democracy

Bedoya Resigns From FTC, Seeks to Remain in Lawsuit

Federal judge questions former Federal Trade Commissioner's legal standing following his stated resignation.

Mobile

Trump Organization Announces Cellular Phone Service: Trump Mobile

Donald Trump Jr.: 'Trump Mobile is going to change the game.'

Spectrum

EchoStar to FCC: Undermining Licenses Illegal

Company CEO Charlie Ergen got a long-awaited meeting with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Wednesday.

Fiber

Archtop Fiber Breaks Ground on Project Seeking to Connect Rural N.Y. County

ISP seeks to provide fiber internet to over 22,000 Sullivan County addresses.

BEAD

NTCA Urged States to Implement BEAD Program Responsibly

Rural broadband group said states should seize remaining authority under BEAD