BEAD
NTIA to BEAD Winners: ‘Know Your Rights’
The agency urged ISPs to ensure state contracts exempt them from certain laws and include permitting commitments.
Arkansas
Arkansas Tackles Large-Scale Permitting Challenges
Coordination across agencies and jurisdictions has emerged as the state’s biggest permitting challenge.
permitting
Local Orgs Happy to See Broadband Permitting Bill Stalled
A supportive lawmaker was optimistic a version would move forward at some point.
Expert Opinion
Abe Salander and Zeb Zankel: Real Estate and Commercial Strategies for Monetizing Dark Fiber
Electric utilities have a rare opportunity to monetize their existing fiber infrastructure amid surging demand from AI data centers and federal broadband programs.
permitting
Permitting Reform Needed As Energy, Data Center Demand Surges
Panelists differ on whether to overhaul permitting laws or revise them.
permitting
Local Governments Push Back on House Broadband Permitting Bill
The American Broadband Deployment Act would impose shot clocks on local reviews.
FCC
FCC’s Carr: Retiring Copper Networks Will Save Billions
Chairman Brendan Carr said the FCC has ejected more than 1,200 telecom providers for robocall mitigation.
permitting
USTelecom Pushed for White House Environmental Review Guidance
The White House released new guidance on streamlining federal environmental reviews.
Data Center
First Data Center Project Enters Federal 'FAST' Permitting Program
Designation responds to federal push to streamline approvals for AI infrastructure amid rising demand.
Brian O’Hara
Pole Attachment Disputes Over Costs, Timelines and Safety at Broadband Breakfast Event
Industry officials clashed over pole replacement costs, make-ready timelines, and federal regulatory authority.
Data Center
Maryland City Pushes Back on Amazon’s Transatlantic Ireland Cable Station Proposal Amid Data Center Fears
Maryland residents warn the 24,000-square-foot facility could strain energy use and the environment.
permitting
Maryland ISP, State Agencies Spar Over FCC Preemption
The FCC is considering similar preemption issues in multiple rulemakings.
Expert Opinion
Lance West: Delivering on BEAD’s Promise to Connect America
Comcast is an awardee in the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program across 34 states
permitting
Bill Requiring Interior and USDA to Study Broadband Barriers Clears House Natural Resources
The bill aims to accelerate broadband deployment on federal lands.
permitting
Holistic Approach Is Needed to Solve Energy Bottlenecks, Panel Says
Permitting is a good start, but other changes and incentives are needed to solve energy challenges, INCOMPAS panel says.
Bill Johnson
Permitting Delays Remain Top Broadband Deployment Obstacle: Industry Leaders
From railroad crossings to pole attachments, permitting emerged as the primary obstacle slowing fiber broadband deployments.
