Chips
NCTA: Growing Memory Chip Shortage Threatens Digital Infrastructure
Routers, laptops, and MRI scanners face tightened supply chains
NTIA
Bill Maguire: The FCC Secures a (Bipartisan!) Win for Rural Broadband
The FCC's unanimous pole attachment ruling is a promising sign of bipartisan pragmatism in broadband policy, the author writes.
Tennessee
Lenoir City Public Utility Makes Speedy Progress On Tennessee Fiber Build
Lenoir City's public utility is building out a fiber network offering gigabit speeds at far lower prices than incumbent monopolies across Knox and Loudon counties.
Digital Inclusion
Lack of Data Makes Evaluating NY Affordability Law Difficult: Benton
The act went into effect a year ago, but participation rates are unclear.
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.
Customer service
Charter Closing Appleton, Wis. Call Center in May
The company said any of the 313 employees without a new position would be eligible for severance packages.
BEAD 2026
Experts Say $21 Billion Remaining BEAD Funds at Risk of Going Unused
Industry leaders push for faster distribution to avoid defaults, delays, and efforts to close the digital divide
Infrastructure
Larger Municipal Networks Outperforming on Upload Speeds: Ookla
The study found eight of 14 municipal operators posted faster upload speeds than competitors, and one posted faster download speeds.
Expert Opinion
Lance West: Delivering on BEAD’s Promise to Connect America
Comcast is an awardee in the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program across 34 states
cable
Charter, Comcast Focused on Customer Service, Savings to Win Customers Back
Optimum also introduced low-priced plans at $25 per month for five years.
Pole Attachments
Comcast Wins in FCC’s First Accelerated Pole Dispute Order
The agency stood up its Rapid Broadband Assessment Team in 2023.
Earnings
Verizon Subscriber Metrics Beat Expectations
The company increased its fiber expansion targets.
Earnings
Comcast Down 181,000 Broadband Subs, in Line with Expectations
The cable operator updated its mobile contract with Verizon.
Comcast
Comcast Agrees to $117.5 Million Settlement Over 2023 Data Breach
The proposed settlement provides cash payments and identity protection services to 31 million customers affected by the cyberattack.
Gigabit Competition Could Save Californians $1B Per Year, Says CPUC
Locations with more gigabit providers tend to have lower promotional prices, report finds.
Privacy Challenges Are Looming Behind AI Regulation, Say FBCA Panelists
Hosted by the Federal Communications Bar Association, the event featured lawmakers and aides from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Colorado
