Funding
Optimum Raises $500 Million as Debt Wall Looms
Looking to push lenders to the negotiating table, the company also moved its eastern footprint to a new subsidiary.
Ursula von der Leyen
Inequality and Unease in Davos: Donald Trump, Nvidia Set to Attend
Trump, who has unsettled markets and allies alike with his America First agenda, is set to swoop in and dominate talk at the gathering of globalists.
Open Access
Gigapower Signs Second Tenant on its Open Access Network
Flume will be the first retailer beyond AT&T to operate on the joint venture’s network.
Data Center
Group Including Nvidia, BlackRock Buying Aligned Data Centers in $40 Billion Deal
The acquisition comes amid a flurry of recent deals involving top AI developers for electricity and infrastructure needed to support AI data centers.
AT&T
Gigapower Expands Fiber Buildout, Prepares for Second ISP
AT&T–BlackRock joint venture serves nearly 70 communities in six states.
Funding
Tilson Sues Gigapower Over Contract Dispute
$200 million is on the line.
Energy
Trump and Sen. Dave McCormick Team up to Promote Energy Investments in Pennsylvania
The state's political and business leaders are working to forge a hub for robotics, artificial intelligence and energy
Funding
Tilson Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Gigapower Contract Fallout
Tilson alleged that Gigapower failed to pay nearly $20 million in invoices.
5G Wireless
AT&T Names CEO John Stankey as Board Chair, Succeeding William Kennard
Stankey, CEO since 2020, will remain CEO even as he also assumes chairmanship of the telecom giant.
Crypto
States Could See a Crypto Policy Blitz in 2025
2024 was big for Bitcoin, but 2025 could be bigger, in spite of risks.
Fiber
AT&T CEO: Fiber Can't Be Beat
Leader John Stankey targets 50 million fiber passing by the end of 2029.
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Exclusive Series: Big Money Moves Forward with Open Access
What was once largely a public-sector initiative is now attracting billions in private investment capital.
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Exclusive Series: AT&T, T-Mobile Bet Big on Open Access
Once staunch opponents of open access, Tier 1 ISPs are now entering a space traditionally dominated by municipalities.
AT&T
AT&T CEO Eyes Lead Spot in U.S. Fiber Expansion
Stankey aims to position AT&T as the nation's top fiber provider.
Charter
Q2 Broadband Numbers: Wirelines ISPs Slipped, Fixed Wireless Access Gained
Wireline broadband experienced notable churn in Q2 as subscribers shifted to fiber and fixed wireless technologies.
Open Access
Major ISPs To Increase Open Access Model Adoption
AT&T, T-Mobile increase visibility and credibility of the open access model.
