Fiber
House Dems Oppose FCC Preempting Calif. Copper Rules
AT&T wants the agency to grant preemption and allow it to discontinue copper service in the state
AT&T
AT&T is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States.
Earnings
Comcast Broadband Sub Losses Improving
The company said it’s not yet seeing an impact from Starlink in rural areas
FCC
FCC Approves Upper C-Band Plan, Opening 160 MHz for Wireless Auction
The proceeding required extensive coordination with wireless carriers, satellite operators, broadcasters, and aviation stakeholders
Wireless
AT&T Fixed Wireless Back in New York
The carrier had pulled the service over the state’s Affordable Broadband Act
Wireless
Ookla: T-Mobile Receives Best Mobile Network in First Half of 2026
The ISP was also awarded fastest mobile and 5G networks
Earnings
AT&T Beats on Fiber, Fixed Wireless Additions
The carrier expects its $23 billion EchoStar spectrum deal to close this month and is still not interested in a SpaceX MVNO
USF
AT&T Loses Bid to Temporarily Halt California's Enforcement of COLR Obligations
A federal judge denied AT&T’s preliminary injunction request, but allowed advocates, local governments, and a telecom group to enter the case
Copper Theft
Telecom Experts Urge Congress to Act Against Copper Theft in Capitol Hill Summit
Government Officials and experts showed their support for imposing stronger penalties for infrastructure vandalism.
Wireless
Ookla: AT&T Standout Performer in 2026
The company found the three major carriers are increasing download speeds and investing in 5G networks.
Briefs
AT&T Reaches $184 Million Settlement Deal With Pensioners
Accused of shortchanging married workers, the wireless carrier maintained it did nothing illegal
Digital Inclusion
Connected Nation Attempts to Set Guinness World Record with 25 Hour LiveStream
The non-profit is seeking to earn the title for 'longest internet literacy live stream’ for its 25th anniversary.
California
GOP Candidate for California Governor Dings FCC, AT&T on Effort to End California Landline Obligations
Steve Hilton, endorsed by President Trump, urges the FCC to let state regulators preserve AT&T’s voice services for rural Californians.
People
T-Mobile Bringing on Former AT&T Exec Chris Sambar
Mike Katz is leaving the company after 28 years
Infrastructure
FCC to Host Two-Day IP Transition Workshop
The Commission will discuss potential obstacles and solutions with industry professionals on July 15 and 16.
BEAD
South Carolina Cuts BEAD Recipients in Half
State and federal American Rescue Plan Act funds take eight ISPs out of the BEAD program.
Infrastructure
AT&T Gets FCC Approval for Calif. Copper Retirement
The agency is still considering whether to preempt the state’s own rules and allow the discontinuance to move forward
