Penn State University
Penn State Professor Calls for Regulation of Broadband Rates
The idea would represent a significant shift in how policymakers approach the nation’s broadband market.
AT&T
AT&T is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States.
permitting
Industry Backs ISP Challenge to Minnesota City Permit Rules
Trade groups have supported multiple preemption petitions at the FCC
Telecom 150
The Kingsbury Commitment Promised Competition. AT&T Got 98% of Long Distance
In the illustration, J.P. Morgan is depicted as an Octopus trainer, AT&T President Theodore Vail says 'perfectly abhorrent,' and the dog, representing independent companies, says 'I'm next.'
Starlink
KeyBanc: Starlink’s Talk of Deep Price Cuts Unlikely to Disrupt Terrestrial Broadband ISPs
Telecom 150
What We're Doing With '150 Years of American Telecommunications'
Some personal reflections on the value of looking back over 250 Years of American Independence, and our broadband heritage
Fiber
AT&T Sues Charter for 'Fiber-Powered Internet' Ads
The carrier is also alleging false advertising in a lawsuit against T-Mobile
Broadband Mapping and Data
Fixed Wireless Faster in Urban Areas: Ookla
T-Mobile posted the fastest fixed wireless speeds of the three national carriers
Spectrum
Carriers, Aviation at Odds on WRC Positions
Aviation stakeholders fear interference from expanded mobile use
Expert Opinion
Glenn Lurie: There Is No AI Without a Pipe
AI's infrastructure isn't just about chips and data centers. It's about the fiber, wireless, satellite, edge and power infrastructure required to move intelligence everywhere.
Fiber
ISPs Want to Continue to Discontinue Copper Service
The FCC approved Verizon’s request to discontinue legacy service later this year across eight states. AT&T and Fidium are also asking.
USF
California Not Sold on Wisconsin Bell’s $55 Million Whistleblower Settlement
The state was involved in a companion case, and feared it would lose the ability to sue again if the suit were dropped
Public Safety
House Commerce Staff Hoping for FirstNet Reauthorization This Year
The agency will sunset in February 2027 unless Congress reauthorizes it
BEAD
AI Buildout Worsening Supply Costs, Permit Worries, ISPs Say
Lumen said it was laying middle mile fiber next to strands reserved by hyperscalers
Satellite
AST SpaceMobile Gets Green Light for Direct-to-Device Testing
The 30-day authorization covers non-commercial testing using up to 100 handsets.
mergers
Charlie Ergen to Acquire Controlling Stake in MobileX: Report
MobileX ‘has the cellular part, just need the satellite part,’ CEO says
enforcement
Supreme Court Denies Verizon Bid to Pursue Refund on FCC Fine
The wireless carriers are each seeking refunds on a combined $200 million in penalties
