SpaceX
USTelecom CEO to Trump: Copper Networks Looking for Parts on eBay
Spalter wants Big Tech to support USF and seeks end to permitting delays.
Free Speech
Can Trump's Executive Order Suspending TikTok Ban Stick?
Trump has credited the trendsetting platform with helping him gain traction among young voters in the presidential election.
AI
Trump Signs New Executive Orders on AI and Crypto
Trump signs order aimed at ‘removing barriers’ to U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence.
Trump Vance Administration
DOGE Loses Ramaswamy, Faces Lawsuit Challenging Its Transparency
Ramaswamy planning to pursue Ohio governor opening
SpaceX
Trump Vows to Restore Free Speech in Inauguration Speech
Highlights of Trump's speech included a focus on deregulation, protections for what he described as free speech, and sweeping energy policy changes.
Free Speech
TikTok Goes Dark, Restarts After Executive Order Commitment From Trump
TikTok said it was restoring service after President-elect Donald Trump said he would issue an executive order ensuring service.
BEAD Data
NTIA Approves Louisiana Final BEAD Proposal
It's the first state to reach the deployment stage of the $42.5 billion program.
SpaceX
Satellite, Direct-to-Cell Connectivity a Lifeline During LA Wildfires
Starlink and T-Mobile activate emergency services as wildfires devastate Los Angeles County.
SpaceX
Analyst: Starlink Expanding Service, ‘Light Years’ Ahead of Competition
Starlink has about 6,700 operational satellites in low Earth orbit.
BEAD Data
Louisiana Planning on Final BEAD Approval 'Any Day Now'
It's the final step before projects can get underway.
BEAD Data
Arkansas, Arizona, New Hampshire Open for BEAD Apps
At least 20 states have reached the milestone.
CES 2025
CTA’s Shapiro Finds Tariffs to be Taxing
Hikes on imports from China would likely reduce consumer tech spending, the group said.
Defense Department
The 'Little Tech Agenda' Becomes a Manifesto for Trump 2.0
Deregulation, spending cuts, H1-B visas for legal immigration. Are these now Trump administration policy?
12 Days of Broadband
A Troubled Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Program Comes Due
The first deployment deadline for RDOF passed on Dec. 31, 2024 – yesterday.
Election 2024
The Scene at Mar-a-Lago, Magnet For Those Seeking Influence
Donald Trump calls it the 'center of the universe.' He may be right.
Election 2024
Trump Appears to Side With Musk, Tech Allies on Foreign Workers
'I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I’ve been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It’s a great program,' Trump said.
