Justice Department
Fired FTC Official Slaughter: Trump Put Big Tech Above the Law
Democrat says FTC lost two Big Tech watchdogs over Meta, X, and Amazon.
Mobile
Charter and Comcast Offering Emergency Satellite Messaging on Certain Android Phones
Verizon, who the cable giants have MVNO deals with, announced satellite texting on the same Android phones Wednesday.
SpaceX
New Mexico’s $70 Million Starlink Plan Not in State Budget
State broadband office requested $70 million last November for the Starlink project.
People
Adam Cassady Named Acting NTIA Head
President Trump's pick to lead the agency Arielle Roth, has yet to be confirmed.
BEAD
Evan Feinman Out at Commerce Department’s NTIA
The former BEAD director urged stakeholders to speak up against changes to the program that might be disruptive.
SpaceX
Rep. Matsui ‘Suspicious’ About BEAD Policy Shift
Lawmaker accuses GOP of reallocating money to ‘predetermined winners.’
SpaceX
United Speeds Up Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout
Passengers getting free high-speed internet on some regional flights.
FBA
Broadband Industry Coalesces in Support of ‘SPEED for BEAD’
Fiber-focused organization isn’t discouraged by Rep. Richard Hudson measure that touts ‘technology neutrality’
Commerce
DOGE Hits NIST, Sparks Industry Concerns
TIA raised concerns about National Institute of Standards and Technology firings on Thursday; CCIA, SIIA, ITIF and TechNet weighed in today
SpaceX
Simington Discusses FCC’s Priorities Under the New Administration
Simington emphasized the importance of broadband to what he termed 'reindustrialization, smart industrialization'
SpaceX
Rep. Hudson Bows New Bill to Change Key Terms in BEAD Program
Richard Hudson, R-N.C., announced the SPEED for BEAD Act
SpaceX
Commerce Secretary Says Broadband Infrastructure Program Under Review
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick vows ‘tech-neutral’ approach to BEAD, stripping Biden-era rules
SpaceX
Ontario Cancels $100 Million Starlink Contract over U.S. Tariffs
Deal signed last November would have connected 15,000 homes and business
SpaceX
Starlink Unveils Limited $80 a Month Plan in 14 States
‘Residential Lite’ comes with a 33% discount on the traditional plan
Farm bill
Congress Revives Effort to Expand Satellite Connectivity for Farmers
This and six other telecom bills set for a Tuesday markup by House Commerce Committee.
DOGE
DOGE Access to U.S. Intelligence Poses a National Security Threat, Democrats Say
Employees at the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence were told they didn’t need to comply with Musk’s demands.
