Briefs
Debate Over 'Cable Pollution' Pits Indiana Officials Against Telecoms
The hearing exposed a growing divide between local frustration and industry resistance over abandoned broadband lines.
Briefs
Nokia Deepens AI Push to Prepare for 6G Transition
Nokia licenses technology from Hewlett Packard Enterprises to enhance mobile networks.
Briefs
Gov. Newsom Signs California Law Targeting Loud Streaming Ads
California becomes the first state to regulate ad volume on streaming platforms.
Data Center
Wyoming Joins In on America’s AI Infrastructure Boom
Related Digital’s Cheyenne campus will create 700 construction jobs and generate $250 million in tax revenue.
Briefs
Verizon Teams With AST SpaceMobile on Space-Based Cellular Service
Verizon has signed a deal with AST SpaceMobile to provide cellular service from space beginning next year.
People
Comcast Elevates Michael Cavanagh to Co-CEO in Face of Competition
Cavanagh becomes the first non-family executive to share Comcast’s top job
Arizona
Arizona, eX², and Cox Partner on 20-Year Fiber Deal to Expand Rural Broadband
New lease agreement will expand rural broadband in Arizona.
Wireless
Multiple CEOs Praise Tarana’s New Product
Tarana has launched its G2 fixed wireless platform, delivering fiber-class speeds
Briefs
Comcast to Cut Jobs at Its Largest Unit: Reports
Comcast is restructuring its largest unit, phasing out its division model and cutting jobs
Speedtest.net
Ookla Launches Speedtest Certified for Property Connectivity Verification
Ookla launches new speedtest to verify network quality for properties such as hotels or venues.
Briefs
CCI Systems Acquires Total Site Services
Deal offers 'comprehensive solutions across various sectors' as carriers and private‑network operators harden and densify 5G footprints.
Broadband's Impact
Linda Yaccarino Resigns as CEO of X
Departure comes one day after Grok’s antisemitic posts
Briefs
Walberg Introduces Bill to Streamline Wireless Builds on Brownfield Sites
Legislation would waive environmental reviews on previously developed land.
Briefs
LSC Completes Kansas City Dark Fiber Project
Fiber company turns its sights on three major American cities.
People
Stephanie Weiner, Former NTIA Chief Counsel, Joins Georgetown Law Tech Institute
Research focus will be on closing the digital divide
Briefs
Jeffrey Lopez Appointed as New Mexico Broadband Director
Former senior policy advisor to Sen. Ben Ray Luján steps into state role at critical time
