12 Days of Broadband
Broadband Breakfast Person of the Year: Elon Musk
In our view, without Musk’s support, Trump would not have won the presidency.
SpaceX
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.
Jessica Rosenworcel
Rosenworcel: Space Economy Growth Is ‘Astronomical’
FCC Chairwoman outlined priorities for innovation, sustainability, and competition in the New Space Age.
Election 2024
Elon Musk Warns Republicans Against Standing in Trump's Way – or His
The incoming administration has Musk allies including venture capitalist David Sacks serving as 'White House A.I. & Crypto Czar'.
AI
OpenAI's Sam Altman Says He's 'Not That Worried' About Musk in Trump Administration
Altman told a New York Times conference Wednesday that he strongly believes that Musk will do the right thing.
BEAD
Sen. Ernst to DOGE: ‘Pull the Plug’ on BEAD Program
19 Senate Republicans voted for the BEAD program a part of the 2021 infrastructure law.
FCC
FCC Approves SpaceX and T-Mobile's Direct-to-Cell Service
The agency deferred SpaceX requests to expand its constellation and waive power limit rules.
Briefs
Simington Wants Washington to Unleash the Space Economy
Trump administration should eliminate the red tape, Simington said
RDOF
Carr: FCC Unlikely to Restore Starlink RDOF Subsidy
Agency denied Starlink $885 million in 2022.
Election 2024
Trump and Musk Solidify Their Bond with Texas Trip for Rocket Launch
The trip to Texas for the rocket launch was just Trump's third time outside Florida since the election
Justice
Senators Demand Probe into Musk’s Russia Phone Calls
This isn’t the first time Musk’s actions have raised concerns about SpaceX's alignment with U.S. interests.
Trump Vance Administration
Ethics Laws May Complicate Elon Musk's Efforts to 'Delete' Regulation
Musk says he and President-elect Donald Trump have 'mandate to delete' regulations.
Donald Trump
Levin: Elon Musk’s Growing Power Over U.S. Telecom Policy
Musk’s influence could drive changes to BEAD, spectrum policy, and the Universal Service Fund
Election 2024
Election Officials Knock Down Starlink Vote Rigging Conspiracy Theories
Some rural counties used Starlink technology during the 2024 race to access their electronic poll books.
Briefs
NTCA: Satellite Internet Not a Substitute for Wireline
Satellite differs from wireline on price, reliability, and security, trade group says.
Defense
Elon Musk's PAC Spent an Estimated $200 Million to Help Elect Trump, AP Source Says
America PAC was aided by a March ruling from the Federal Election Commission.
Telehealth
Some D.C. Trade Groups Respond to Trump Victory
NRECA, WISPA, and others reveal priorities for Trump’s second term.
