Earnings
GCI Closing Quintillion Deal ‘Very Soon’
The company’s third quarter broadband losses improved year-over-year, and CEO Ron Duncan said he wasn’t worried about competition from SpaceX
FCC Approves GCI-Quintillion Submarine Cable Deal to Strengthen Alaska Broadband
The deal is expected to support more reliable connectivity and expand broadband capacity across Alaska.
Wireless
GCI Expands 5G to 9 More Southeast Alaska Towns
GCI has expanded 5G service to nine more Southeast Alaska communities, boosting mobile connectivity across the region.
Rural
GCI Partners With Starlink to Bring Connectivity to Alaska
The partnership will bring reliable service to multiple communities in Alaska.
Fiber
Fiber Break Cuts Off Six Alaska Towns
Repair vessel weeks away as six aleutian communities lose service.
GCI
Days After Announcing Deal, Malone Buying out GCI’s Stake in Liberty Latin America
A larger deal in which GCI would take control of LLA fell apart.
GCI
GCI Liberty Investing $100 Million in Liberty Latin America
GCI Liberty is also changing its name to Liberty Capital Corporation.
FCC
GCI Defends Employment Policies to FCC Critical of DEI
Filing comes amid broader debate over merger reviews tied to workplace policies.
GCI
Alaska’s GCI Acquiring Quintillion
Grain Management has owned Quintillion since February 2024.
GCI
Conservative Advocacy Group Says FCC Should Review GCI Liberty’s DEI Policies
Before the FCC reviews GCI’s requested ownership shift, the advocacy group says GCI’s DEI policies must end.
USF
GCI Liberty CEO Says Universal Service Fund Is Essential for Alaska
GCI receives 40% of its $1 billion in annual revenue from the Universal Service Fund
GCI
FCC Seeking Public Comment on Malone's Effort to Control GCI Liberty
Investor John Malone applies to gain more than 50% voting control of Alaska’s largest telecom provider.
NTIA
BEAD Plans Approved: $736 Million for Washington and $629 Million for Alaska
Now 47 states have received NTIA approval, and 35 have cleared NIST review.
GCI
GCI Says Timing of $120M Provisional BEAD Award Uncertain Amid Federal Review
The company reported 1,200 lost broadband subscribers in the quarter, for a total of 151,200 subscribers
Subsea Cables
GCI Fiber Line Break Repaired After Alaskan Blizzard
An undersea fiber break was repaired in Alaska, pointing to concerns over GCI outages and subsea connectivity.
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Panelists said outdated state laws hamper efforts to prosecute attacks on broadband networks.
