Commerce
Trump Administration Sued Over Canceled Digital Inclusion and Skills Grants
Termination of $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act programs ‘unconstitutional and unlawful,’ attorneys argue.
Broadband's Impact
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Spectrum
Jostling in the Airwaves Resumes After Passage of Trump’s Budget Bill
Trump’s budget law mandated a ‘spectrum pipeline’ to sell off 800 megahertz of spectrum. Coupled with FCC pressure, the law is quickly re-arranging the commercial airwaves
West Virginia
West Virginia Lags Neighbors in Site Section for Businesses, But is Moving to Change That
West Virginia is racing to catch up with neighboring states by preparing its first shovel-and broadband-ready business sites.
Broadband's Impact
Charter Hit with Class Action Suit over ACP Guidance
The complaint alleges investors were misled by company executives.
Broadband's Impact
Charter Execs Face Class Action After $9 Billion Stock Drop
Investor says executives downplayed customer losses tied to the Affordable Connectivity Program’s termination.
Broadband's Impact
Court Limits Use of DMCA Subpoenas to Unmask Internet Subscribers
Ninth Circuit panel ruled conduit ISPs ‘cannot remove or disable’ infringing content.
Broadband's Impact
ACLU Hosts Summit on Potential Pitfalls, Promises of AI
Panelists note AI’s dual potential to dismantle or deepen discrimination
Broadband's Impact
Linda Yaccarino Resigns as CEO of X
Departure comes one day after Grok’s antisemitic posts
Digital Inclusion
One Year Without the Affordable Connectivity Program
Without the broadband subsidy, families are facing harsh tradeoffs to stay connected.
Digital Inclusion
California $15 Low-Income Internet Bill Gets a Hearing
First hearing is scheduled for April 30.
Broadband's Impact
Mississippi Online Age Verification Law Sent Back to Lower Court for Review
Fifth Circuit orders deeper review of the law’s First Amendment impact.
Social Media
Judge Strikes Down Ohio Law Limiting Kids’ Social Media as Unconstitutional
'This court finds, however, that the Act as drafted fails to pass constitutional muster and is constitutionally infirm.'
Broadband's Impact
Trade Groups Ask FCC to Loosen Engineer Certification, Broadband Label Rules
The agency had requested input on rules it could consider repealing.
Digital Inclusion
California Democrat Releases $15 Internet Affordability Bill
New text lays out speed, eligibility, and reporting rules under the proposed California Affordable Home Internet Act.
High Speed Internet
Governors Largely Silent on Broadband in State of State Addresses
Only handful of governors discuss broadband in 2025 opening remarks
ACP
ACP More than Paid for Itself: Study
A revived ACP would save billions in healthcare costs, improve academic performance, and raise wages.
