Telehealth
Some D.C. Trade Groups Respond to Trump Victory
NRECA, WISPA, and others reveal priorities for Trump’s second term.
Energy
Amazon’s Bid for Nuclear Energy Rejected by Regulators
Online giant wants nuclear power to keep data centers running amid AI processing demands.
What's New
How Silicon Valley Helped Make Donald Trump Competitive Again
The venture capitalists have created a permission structure for those who favor Silicon Valley-style 'disruptive innovation.'
FCC
INCOMPAS Offers Support for EchoStar’s 5G Buildout Extension
EchoStar made a strong and compelling case, trade groups says
LEO
Eutelsat Launches 20 More OneWeb Satellites, With Boost from SpaceX
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried out the mission for Eutelsat.
Amazon
Analyst: Look to Amazon to Bundle Prime and Satellite Internet
Project Kuiper expected to amass large start-up costs
Expert Opinion
The ROUTERS Act Outlines the Path to Greater Digital Security
Compromised routers allow hackers to remotely access networks hosted on these devices, implanting malware.
Satellite
FCC Chair Wants More Competition to SpaceX's Starlink
The FCC's Space Bureau is helping competitors navigate the LEO satellite market.
China
Alaska City Loses Internet, Cell Service for Days after Subsea Fiber Break
Sitka Police Department staying connected via Starlink satellite internet service.
Public Safety
California AI Safety Bill Faces Final Hurdle
The proposed law demands rigorous safeguards for AI systems that pose the highest risks.
China
CSIS Report Warns of Chinese Threat to Global Subsea Cables
CSIS warns subsea fiber-optic cables are at risk of sabotage by U.S. foreign adversaries.
FCC
SpaceX Leads as BEAD Opens Doors for LEO Satellite Technology
As SpaceX leads in orbital launches, the $42.5B BEAD program could further bolster its role in global broadband expansion.
Community Broadband
Chicago Diary: What I Saw at the Democratic National Convention
The struggle to balance corporate influence and grassroots demands was prominently felt at the DNC in Chicago.
Expert Opinion
No 'Scam' Dunk: Help Older Adults Avoid Fraud and Scams
Losses due to scams continue to increase with adoption of high-speed internet.
Net Neutrality
Content Delivery Networks Want to Be Excluded From Net Neutrality Rules
CDNs were not covered in the 2015 net neutrality order, and Akamai wants to make sure it stays that way.
David Goldman
Starlink Plans to Join Affordable Connectivity Fund Subsidy Program
Starlink has deployed about 5,500 satellites into low earth orbit, and the current generation service produces 'urban-quality' broadband, said official.
