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
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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.
Briefs
Report: Universal 9-1-1 Deployment a Challenge
Discusses nationwide status of NG9-1-1 deployment
FCC
Small Maine ISPs File with FCC to Merge
Providers say deal will serve the public interest.
Advanced Energy
Federal Judge to Deny Trump Administration's Motion to Dismiss Wind Project Lawsuit
18 state attorneys general argue that blocking permits for wind energy projects violates the Administrative Procedure Act.
Social Media
Trump Delays TikTok Ban Deadline Again
The delay was the third 90-day delay since Trump took office again on January 20.
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.
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.
