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CWA Member Criticizes Potential Changes to Broadband Fund Allocations
'With fiber, you don’t have to worry about any of that.'
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Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is a private space launch company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk. SpaceX develops the Starship launch system and satellite constellations—such as Starlink—with the mission to revolutionize space technology.
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Maine Urges Commerce Department to Refine, Not Delay, BEAD Rollout
Maine Urges BEAD to ‘Invest in the Right Technology for the Right Place,’ Not Pure Tech Neutrality
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Vermont Looks To Bring Oasis of Fiber-Connected Telehealth Hubs to ‘Healthcare Deserts’
None of this would be possible without the only telecommunication infrastructure capable of delivering telehealth at scale: Fiber networks.
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FCC Backs SpaceX’s Direct-to-Cell Service at Higher Power Levels
With one condition: SpaceX must mitigate spectrum interference issues with terrestrial providers
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Rep. Matsui ‘Suspicious’ About BEAD Policy Shift
Lawmaker accuses GOP of reallocating money to ‘predetermined winners.’
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United Speeds Up Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout
Passengers getting free high-speed internet on some regional flights.
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Broadband Industry Coalesces in Support of ‘SPEED for BEAD’
Fiber-focused organization isn’t discouraged by Rep. Richard Hudson measure that touts ‘technology neutrality’
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Simington Discusses FCC’s Priorities Under the New Administration
Simington emphasized the importance of broadband to what he termed 'reindustrialization, smart industrialization'
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Rep. Hudson Bows New Bill to Change Key Terms in BEAD Program
Richard Hudson, R-N.C., announced the SPEED for BEAD Act
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Commerce Secretary Says Broadband Infrastructure Program Under Review
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick vows ‘tech-neutral’ approach to BEAD, stripping Biden-era rules
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Ontario Cancels $100 Million Starlink Contract over U.S. Tariffs
Deal signed last November would have connected 15,000 homes and business
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Starlink Unveils Limited $80 a Month Plan in 14 States
‘Residential Lite’ comes with a 33% discount on the traditional plan
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Congress Revives Effort to Expand Satellite Connectivity for Farmers
This and six other telecom bills set for a Tuesday markup by House Commerce Committee.
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Verizon, AT&T Successfully Test Direct-to-Satellite Video Calls
FCC granted temporary authority for testing, but full commercial approval awaits.
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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.
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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.
