Treasury Department
Small ISP Questions Delaware's BEAD Awards
The state plans to spend its surplus BEAD cash on workforce development and network resilience projects.
SpaceX
A Big Launch Year for Low Earth Orbit Satellites
2024 marked the year LEOs went from experimental to expansive.
12 Days of Broadband
A Year of Prepping for BEAD Projects
Every state got its BEAD proposal approved, and at least 18 began fielding grant applications.
Election 2024
President Biden Signs Bill Averting Government Shutdown
The deal funds the government through March 14, provides $100 billion in disaster aid, $10 billion to farmers and a one-year Farm Bill extension.
America super PAC
Musk Ascends as a Political Force Beyond His Wealth by Tanking Budget Deal
Trump on Thursday at first declined to say whether he had confidence in Johnson. But later, Trump praised him and House leaders.
Election 2024
Government Funding Plan Collapses as Trump Makes New Demands Days Before Shutdown
The stopgap measure is needed because Congress has failed to pass its annual appropriations bills.
SpaceX
Broadband Breakfast Person of the Year: Elon Musk
In our view, without Musk’s support, Trump would not have won the presidency.
Defense Department
What Does Big Tech Hope to Gain From Warming Up to Trump?
Wish list includes clearing the way for AI development, easier energy for data centers, changing the antitrust discussion and fending off EU.
SpaceX
Maine, New Mexico Want Starlink Part of the Mix: Balancing Trade-Offs and Concerns
Some of these locations may require $100,000 for a terrestrial wireline connection.
BEAD Data
Delaware Unveils BEAD Spending Plan
Republicans in Congrass have called for changes to the program when Trump takes office.
Election 2024
Elon Musk Warns Republicans Against Standing in Trump's Way – or His
The incoming administration has Musk allies including venture capitalist David Sacks serving as 'White House A.I. & Crypto Czar'.
Section 230
Law Professor to Carr: Best to Avoid Rosenworcel’s Mistakes
Carr urged to focus on core issues like spectrum.
CAGW
Budget Hawk: Target Broadband Programs to Cut Wasteful Spending
To date, there are 133 federal broadband programs spread across 15 agencies
AI
OpenAI's Sam Altman Says He's 'Not That Worried' About Musk in Trump Administration
Altman told a New York Times conference Wednesday that he strongly believes that Musk will do the right thing.
Election 2024
Rosenworcel Jokes at FCBA Chairwoman’s Dinner
Rosenworcel touched on the election, ACP, Brendan Carr, Chevron deference and space.
SpaceX
Sen. Ernst to DOGE: ‘Pull the Plug’ on BEAD Program
19 Senate Republicans voted for the BEAD program a part of the 2021 infrastructure law.
