Commerce
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.
Expert Opinion
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.
Satellite
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.
Satellite
Ontario Leader Targeted Starlink in Trade Dispute with U.S.
The ban was related to Musk’s connection to the U.S.-Canada tariffs
Earnings
T-Mobile Plans 6 Million New Customers in 2025
T-Mobile accelerates growth with major mergers, fiber expansion, and satellite connectivity push.
USTelecom
USTelecom CEO to Trump: Copper Networks Looking for Parts on eBay
Spalter wants Big Tech to support USF and seeks end to permitting delays.
BEAD
ITIF Plan Would Cap BEAD Grants at $1,200 Per Location
Savings would go to fund Internet affordability programs
Expert Opinion
Sean Gonsalves: States Should Consider Adopting Affordable Broadband Laws
Massachusetts is advancing legislation to provide $15 monthly broadband service to low-income residents.
LEO
Texas Opens Funding for Starlink, LEO Rivals
Plan hopes to expand broadband access in rural communities
JD Vance
Trump Vows to Restore Free Speech in Inauguration Speech
Highlights of Trump's speech included a focus on deregulation, protections for what he described as free speech, and sweeping energy policy changes.
Digital Inclusion
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.
Affordability
Maine Announces Updates to Starlink, BEAD Programs
State has received just under 200 applications for LEO project in the first month
Public Safety
Satellite, Direct-to-Cell Connectivity a Lifeline During LA Wildfires
Starlink and T-Mobile activate emergency services as wildfires devastate Los Angeles County.
LEO
Analyst: Starlink Expanding Service, ‘Light Years’ Ahead of Competition
Starlink has about 6,700 operational satellites in low Earth orbit.
BEAD
NTIA Finalizes Guidance on LEO Satellites for BEAD
NTIA said it has significantly reduced barriers to participation by LEO satellite providers.
