Data Center
Bezos Predicts ‘Gigawatt Data Centers in Space’ as the Next Big Leap
The Amazon CEO said space-based data centers could tap constant solar power
FTC
Amazon to Pay $2.5 billion to Settle FTC Allegations it Duped Customers
Amazon settled with the FTC after being accused of tricking customers into Prime memberships and making them hard to cancel.
BEAD
WISPA Mostly Happy as Tentative BEAD Results Come In
The group is worried satellite providers are eating into the share of non-fiber locations.
Resilient Digital Infrastructure
Rural Internet Access Critical for AI Competitiveness: Connected Nation
Rural America risks falling behind in the AI race without foundational infrastructure
Satellite
Satellite Operators Urge FCC to Exempt Them From NEPA Review
Debate comes as the FCC considers expanding categorical exclusions under National Environmental Policy Act for satellite and wireless operators.
Energy
Tech Companies and Retailers Haven't Given Up on Verifying Environmental Sustainability
How to make climate-friendly and sustainable choices when shopping online
Satellite
SpaceX Launches Fourth Batch of Project Kuiper Satellites
Amazon is trying to catch up to Starlink.
Data Center
As Electric Bills Rise, Evidence Mounts That Data Centers Share Blame
States are under pressure to insulate regular household and business ratepayers from the costs of feeding Big Tech’s energy-hungry data centers.
Satellite
FCC Adopts New Satellite Licensing Reforms
SpaceX, Kuiper pushed for more flexibility; CTIA warned of 5G interference risks
Satellite
SpaceX to Launch Project Kuiper Satellites on Aug. 7
Amazon counting on SpaceX to deploy its LEO network.
SpaceX
Wireless Now Dominates Colorado’s BEAD Applications
New BEAD rules push some Colorado providers away from fiber
Broadband Mapping and Data
Analysis: LEO Bids Average $886 Per Location in Tennessee BEAD Round
Fixed wireless requested $1,289 per location, fiber averaged $4,903
BEAD
Texas BEAD Data Reveals Heavy Bidding from Satellite Providers
SpaceX bids on virtually all BEAD locations in the Lone Star state
SpaceX
Amazon and SpaceX Undercut Competition in Tennessee BEAD Bidding
Average LEO bids were $228K, a fraction of the $2.7M requested by fiber providers, on average.
UN
Trump's New AI Plan Leans Heavily on Silicon Valley Industry Ideas
The plan being released Wednesday is expected to focus on boosting artificial intelligence technology exports, streamlining permits for energy-intensive data center.
Satellite
SpaceX Sends Amazon Satellites into Space
Project Kuiper sends 24 more satellites into low orbit.
