Briefs
New Internet Plans Launched by Sparklight
Plans are expected to help low-income families.
Briefs
Blackfoot Communications Defaults on Hundreds of RDOF Locations
Surrendered locations could be eligible for BEAD funding.
SpaceX
Starlink Waives Equipment Fee in Select Areas With 12-Month Commitment
Musk’s company tries to deal with a pain point.
SpaceX
American Partnering with Viasat and Intelsat on In-flight Wi-Fi
United has a deal with Starlink, and Delta is partnered with Viasat and Hughes
People
Joel Thayer Named Chief of Staff to FTC Commissioner Mark Meador
Thayer is well known in Washington policy circles for his work on telecommunications.
Briefs
Comcast Launches Five-Year Price Guarantee on Xfinity Internet Plans
The price lock will simplify pricing and add value for consumers, the company says.
Briefs
Law Firm Advises Employers on Navigating FCC DEI Investigations
Littler emphasizes that DEI efforts must comply with anti-discrimination laws.
Rip and Replace
Rip and Replace Funding Available, FCC Says
The agency was authorized to borrow $3 billion from the Treasury to cover the shortfall.
Briefs
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Broadband Theft and Vandalism
The bill would amend federal criminal law to explicitly include broadband facilities under protections for communications infrastructure
Charter
Charter Finalizes $49.5 Million Purchase of Bardstown Connect
The city will continue managing customer service and billing until Charter assumes full control
Infrastructure
House to Hold Hearing on AI, Infrastructure, and U.S. Global Competitiveness
Guthrie emphasized the importance of investing in infrastructure to support the expansion of AI
Briefs
Senate Commerce Committee to Review Key Telecom Nominations
If confirmed, Trusty will cement a Republican majority at the FCC
Briefs
New Mexico Broadband Expansion Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
Legislation aims to improve online education, emergency services
Briefs
FCC Asked to Block Provider from Shutting Down in Pennsylvania
Shutdown could leave 911 call centers more vulnerable to outages, Zito Media claims.
Briefs
Phoenix Center Challenges Brattle Group’s Fiber Value Impact
Ford said that fiber is too expensive in many rural areas to be a practical solution.
subsea cable
U.S. Government Not Prepared for Conflict Over Subsea Cable
Incidents in the Baltic Sea, Red Sea, and near Taiwan have drawn attention to the security risks posed by potential sabotage
