Public Safety
Charter Communications Names Former FBI Executive Head of Security
Chris Hacker to oversee programs that will protect employees, operations, and facilities.
Briefs
Spectrum Expands Service in Southeastern Ohio
The company connected more than 20,000 Ohio homes in March 2026.
Wireless
AT&T Launches Bundled Internet and Wireless Plan, Intensifying Competition
The new offering targets Comcast and Charter, while pressuring rivals Verizon and T-Mobile.
California
Charter Warns California Delay Could Jeopardize Cox Merger Timeline
Federal merger clearance expires Sept. 15, 2026 if state review lags.
Expert Opinion
Nate Karren: Cox-Charter Merger an Opportunity to Restore Common Sense in Antitrust
The merger should be approved as it would benefit consumers through lower prices and infrastructure upgrades without creating monopoly concerns.
SpaceX
With 8 Million Users Globally, Starlink Likely Seventh Largest Fixed U.S. ISP
Nearly 9,000 satellites now deliver broadband service worldwide
Infrastructure
California Bill Tightens Scrap-Metal Rules, Raises Theft Penalties
Backed by cities, utilities, and broadband groups statewide
Public Safety
Industry Leaders Launch STRIKE Coalition as Officials Warn of Deliberate Cable Cuts
Panelists said outdated state laws hamper efforts to prosecute attacks on broadband networks.
FCC
Charter CEO Meets With FCC Commissioners on Cox Merger
Charter's top official met with FCC commissioners to discuss the proposed acquisition of Cox.
Public Safety
FCC’s Trusty Raises Concerns Over Copper Theft
Regulator warns copper theft and network vandalism pose risks to broadband and public safety.
FCC
Leading Cable TV Providers Fear Broadband Deployment Barriers
Comcast, Charter, Cox discuss their concerns with FCC staff
Broadband's Impact
Charter Hit with Class Action Suit over ACP Guidance
The complaint alleges investors were misled by company executives.
Broadband's Impact
Charter Execs Face Class Action After $9 Billion Stock Drop
Investor says executives downplayed customer losses tied to the Affordable Connectivity Program’s termination.
Fiber
New York State’s Dryden Fiber Celebrates 400th Local Subscriber
Dryden Fiber working to serve rural areas deemed 'unprofitable' by telecom giants.
Tasha Boerner
California’s Affordable Broadband Bill Dead for 2025
State lawmaker points finger at the Trump administration.
Comcast
Charter Again Classifies Network Vandalism As ‘Domestic Terrorism’
Could broadband damage pose a national security threat?
