Infrastructure
Wichita Internet Exchange Point Set to Begin Operations in Coming Weeks
A partnership with an AI compute tenant is providing the cash to build more rural IXPs
Copyright
Supreme Court's Cox Ruling Reshapes Copyright Fight, With AI Cases Next in Line
The high court's 9-0 Cox v. Sony ruling hands AI developers a ready-made defense against claims that their models are built for infringement.
mergers
Charter Agrees to Infrastructure Upgrades, Statewide Low-Income Price Locks if California Approves Cox Deal
The company said it would also apply for grant funding to serve all BEAD locations in its footprint if the Commerce Department doesn’t approve the state’s spending plan.
Copyright
Labels Drop Copyright Suits Against Verizon, Optimum After Cox Ruling
The music industry was seeking $2.6 billion from Verizon and $1.6 billion from Optimum.
Rural
WISPA: Charter Not Renewing Wholesale Contracts
The group said some rural providers would have few other options for middle mile service.
JD Vance
Broadband Affordability Falters in 2025
In spite of the political salience of 'affordability,' federal rollbacks, industry pressure, and stalled state efforts took a toll on low-income Americans' broadband.
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Panelists said outdated state laws hamper efforts to prosecute attacks on broadband networks.
Tasha Boerner
California’s Affordable Broadband Bill Dead for 2025
State lawmaker points finger at the Trump administration.
