Health
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.
Satellite
FCC Backs SpaceX’s Direct-to-Cell Service at Higher Power Levels
With one condition: SpaceX must mitigate spectrum interference issues with terrestrial providers
BEAD
Rep. Matsui ‘Suspicious’ About BEAD Policy Shift
Lawmaker accuses GOP of reallocating money to ‘predetermined winners.’
Satellite
United Speeds Up Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout
Passengers getting free high-speed internet on some regional flights.
AI
Broadband Industry Coalesces in Support of ‘SPEED for BEAD’
Fiber-focused organization isn’t discouraged by Rep. Richard Hudson measure that touts ‘technology neutrality’
FCC
Simington Discusses FCC’s Priorities Under the New Administration
Simington emphasized the importance of broadband to what he termed 'reindustrialization, smart industrialization'
NTIA
Rep. Hudson Bows New Bill to Change Key Terms in BEAD Program
Richard Hudson, R-N.C., announced the SPEED for BEAD Act
BEAD
Commerce Secretary Says Broadband Infrastructure Program Under Review
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick vows ‘tech-neutral’ approach to BEAD, stripping Biden-era rules
Satellite
Ontario Cancels $100 Million Starlink Contract over U.S. Tariffs
Deal signed last November would have connected 15,000 homes and business
Starlink
Starlink Unveils Limited $80 a Month Plan in 14 States
‘Residential Lite’ comes with a 33% discount on the traditional plan
Satellite
Congress Revives Effort to Expand Satellite Connectivity for Farmers
This and six other telecom bills set for a Tuesday markup by House Commerce Committee.
Satellite
Verizon, AT&T Successfully Test Direct-to-Satellite Video Calls
FCC granted temporary authority for testing, but full commercial approval awaits.
Satellite
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.
Fiber
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.
LEO
AI Boom Drives Demand for Fiber Data Center Infrastructure
Shortages in power and semiconductors render fiber the only solution to sustain AI growth, panelists said.
Expert Opinion
Joe Supan: The Rise and Inevitable Downfall of 7,000 Starlink Satellites
Elon Musk's internet satellites have been a game changer for Rural America, but scientists are alarmed by plans to launch thousands more.
