Labor
CWA Leadership Authorizes Strike at AT&T West
More than 17,000 additional CWA workers are stiking against AT&T Southeast.
California
News about California broadband
Public Safety
Regulators, States, Private Sector Urge Solution to Child Safety Online
Two federal efforts aimed at protecting children online have stalled as Congress went on a six-week recess without a vote.
Community Broadband
Alpine County Open Access Fiber Among Big Winners In Latest California FFA Grants
On August 30, CPUC officials formally approved both a third and fourth round of FFA broadband funding.
Public Safety
California AI Safety Bill Faces Final Hurdle
The proposed law demands rigorous safeguards for AI systems that pose the highest risks.
CPUC
Major Broadband Awards Handed Out in California, Ohio
California approved $237 million in grants; Ohio greenlit $94 million.
CPUC
California Proposes $91M Last Mile Broadband Awards
Pending approval, the money will go to 10 projects connecting 32,000 residents.
Briefs
SiFi Announces T-Mobile Fiber Partnership
The partnership will expand fiber networks across five cities in four states.
California
California is Closing its BEAD Challenge Process
California urges submissions for challenges.
Middle Mile
California Proposes $143M Last Mile Broadband Awards
The program's fourth round of funding will connect 170,000 locations.
NTIA
NTIA Releases Best Practices For Children Online
It included recommendations to federal agencies, online platforms and parents.
Maryland
Maryland Announces BEAD Challenge Process
The challenge phase will begin on July 16.
BEAD
California Opens BEAD Map Challenge Process
The state's challenge phase will last 30 days.
Nevada
Nevada the First State Awarded Digital Equity State Capacity Grant Money
Nevada is the first state to receive Digital Equity State Capacity Grant funds.
FCC
West Virginia Has Worst Internet, Claims DesignRush
The state had the highest average number of complaints to the FCC about internet per 100,000 broadband serviceable locations.
New York
New York Signs Social Media Algorithm Block for Minors
The bill requires social media platforms to cease using algorithms for children's online accounts.
Rural
California Denies AT&T's Request to End Carrier of Last Resort Obligations
CPUC received over 5,000 public comments in opposition to AT&T's plan to replace landlines with cellular service.
