FBA
Broadband Industry Coalesces in Support of ‘SPEED for BEAD’
Fiber-focused organization isn’t discouraged by Rep. Richard Hudson measure that touts ‘technology neutrality’
Satellite
Satellite connectivity enables broadband to reach distant and hard-to-reach locations.
BEAD
Commerce Secretary Says Americans Need 'the Benefit of the Bargain' from BEAD
'We want the lowest cost broadband access to Americans,' Howard Lutnick said, repeating, 'the lowest cost.'
SpaceX
Ontario Cancels $100 Million Starlink Contract over U.S. Tariffs
Deal signed last November would have connected 15,000 homes and business
Farm bill
Congress Revives Effort to Expand Satellite Connectivity for Farmers
This and six other telecom bills set for a Tuesday markup by House Commerce Committee.
SpaceX
Verizon, AT&T Successfully Test Direct-to-Satellite Video Calls
FCC granted temporary authority for testing, but full commercial approval awaits.
Defense Department
Reuters: U.S. Threatens Ukraine’s Starlink Access in Negotiations, Again
U.S. officials warn Ukraine of Starlink shutdown if deal over critical minerals not struck, the news service reported.
Labor Department
AT&T Copper Retirement Plan Would Undercut Universal Service, CWA Warns
The telecom giant will not offer fiber to many copper customers, potentially jeopardizing broadband access.
EU
Mobile Carriers Push Fiber Investments Amid Growing Demand for Convergence
All three national wireless carriers - AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile - are expanding their fiber investments in various ways.
Satellite
Think Tank: U.S. Space Assets Highly Vulnerable to Russia, China
U.S. security efforts in space have not kept up with foreign threats, Council on Foreign Relations says.
SpaceX
Ellis Scherer: State Satellite Programs Offer Lessons for U.S. Broadband Deployment
LEO satellite technology is proving to be a cost-effective, high-quality solution for broadband deployment, the author writes.
SpaceX
Where’s Elon? U.S. Chamber Names Amazon Exec to Head New Space Council
Council will advise legal and governmental actors on promoting a competitive space industry.
SpaceX
Ontario Leader Targeted Starlink in Trade Dispute with U.S.
The ban was related to Musk’s connection to the U.S.-Canada tariffs
Satellite
Amazon Sues to Stop Bezos-Owned Washington Post From Getting Public Records
The records concern Project Kuiper, Amazon's initiative to provide internet through satellites in space.
SpaceX
ITIF Plan Would Cap BEAD Grants at $1,200 Per Location
Savings would go to fund Internet affordability programs
SpaceX
Texas Opens Funding for Starlink, LEO Rivals
Plan hopes to expand broadband access in rural communities
SpaceX
SpaceX Asks to Shield Starlink from New York’s $15 Broadband Law
Starlink claims it serves 'fewer than 20,000 households' in the state, qualifying for an exemption.
