Satellite
Report Reviews Satellite Broadband Role in Federal Expansion Programs
A Congressional Research Service report warns cost and capacity limits may restrict rural deployment options
Spectrum
Dubai Hosts 2025 Wi-Fi World Congress on Global Spectrum Policy
The congress gathered global vendors and telecom regulators.
Washington
Amazon Rebrands Project Kuipier Satellite Service to ‘Amazon Leo’
Amazon has 153 active satellites, plans to launch enterprise service in 2025, removes reference to 'affordable broadband'
ITU
Beijing Accelerates Space-Based Internet Push With 13th Launch of 2025
Latest Long March mission advances China’s bid to rival Starlink and Kuiper.
Satellite
FCC Pushes Satellite Modernization as Carr Warns of ‘Space Race 2.0’
Chairman Brendan Carr touted faster approvals and expanded spectrum access to sustain U.S. space leadership.
Satellite
Amazon’s Project Kuiper reaches 153 satellites after latest 24-satellite launch
Kuiper’s expansion continues as Amazon builds momentum toward its 2026 service target
BEAD
With Florida, Utah, 48 States Have Posted BEAD Plans
Only Texas and California have yet to post plans. Those results are expected in late October.
BEAD
Missouri Targeting 80 Percent Fiber, Nearly $1 Billion Under BEAD Budget
South Dakota also posted its draft plan Friday, bringing the total to 45 states.
Satellite
Satellite Operators Urge FCC to Exempt Them From NEPA Review
Debate comes as the FCC considers expanding categorical exclusions under National Environmental Policy Act for satellite and wireless operators.
Satellite
SpaceX Launches Fourth Batch of Project Kuiper Satellites
Amazon is trying to catch up to Starlink.
Satellite
SpaceX to Launch Project Kuiper Satellites on Aug. 7
Amazon counting on SpaceX to deploy its LEO network.
BEAD
Wireless Now Dominates Colorado’s BEAD Applications
New BEAD rules push some Colorado providers away from fiber
Satellite
Chinese Researchers Suggest Lasers and Sabotage to Counter Musk’s Starlink Satellites
Starlink’s omnipresence and potential military applications have unnerved Beijing and spurred China's scientists to action.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Analysis: LEO Bids Average $886 Per Location in Tennessee BEAD Round
Fixed wireless requested $1,289 per location, fiber averaged $4,903
Satellite
Big Tech-backed Group Supports Musk at FCC
Group’s support comes as Project Kuiper sets to begin service in 2025.
BEAD
Texas BEAD Data Reveals Heavy Bidding from Satellite Providers
SpaceX bids on virtually all BEAD locations in the Lone Star state
