As a result of increased power levels, the diverse and fast-growing array of operators using the CBRS band today would be reduced to a fraction.

The industry is experimenting with ways to reduce its footprint, panelists said.

Settlement targets alleged coordinated ad restrictions based on political content.

Colorado and Texas officials said their broadband offices would focus on other programs with current staff.

Most states now have approval to sign grant agreements with ISPs under the program.

Two incidents in four days at Sam Altman’s San Francisco residence highlight AI backlash.

The state imposed the requirement after Camp Mystic flood citing failures in emergency communications.

The FCC is leveraging new authority to fast-track the removal of bad actors from all universal service programs.

Direct Communications’ mobile launch shows how modern OSS/BSS architecture can unlock new service categories without slowing down the business.

Microsoft is taking over a data center construction project in Texas after OpenAI declined to pursue it.

The company announced additional changes to customer service and expanding networks to 3.2 million customers.

AT&T filed its revised complaint and requested injunctive relief.

The commission granted the permit Wednesday for a Bill Gates-backed company to build a sodium-cooled nuclear reactor in western Wyoming.

The bill could impact Oregon and Texas, the remaining two states with their own Lifeline verification process.

Pointing to Texas as a hub for technological growth, FiberLight hopes to support expansion.

The agency also moved to expand private broadband use in the lower 900 MHz band.

The agency is set to vote Wednesday on a proposal that would seek comment on increased verification measures for the program.

NTIA may allow states to use BEAD non-deployment funds for permitting reforms and pole-attachment programs to accelerate broadband deployment.

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This investment will support rural communities in Central Texas.

Approvals by the National Institute of Standards and Technology are delaying deployment, officers said, although most don’t expect long permitting delays

As states complete their broadband spending plans, a fight is brewing over the remaining $21 billion.

Across the U.S., lawmakers considered more than 600 broadband bills in 2025.

Federal agencies and lawmakers made progress in broadband and energy permitting rules in 2025.

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The plan repurposes more than 40 megahertz for low-Earth orbit broadband.

Southern states accounted for 26 of the nation’s AI clusters.

The Council adopted a multi-year Open Access program to deliver county-wide high-speed connectivity.

The approved spending plan differed little from the state’s preliminary awards.

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Because of the impact that future plants pose to current ratepayers, state regulators want proof that proposed data centers will actually get built.

The state said NTIA requested it hold off on publishing the document.

Google violated state law by collecting users’ location, browsing, and biometric data, Texas' attorney general said.

Fiber cuts and related acts can paralyze critical operations, creating cascading disruptions that may affect millions of citizens simultaneously.

To protect economic and public safety interests, regulators, legislators, law enforcement, municipalities, and communications providers must work together.

The state would get fiber to about 51 percent of its BEAD locations, with 22 percent in line for satellite.

States race to meet a federal deadline for the $42.5 billion BEAD program amid dramatic cost reductions.

Private investment firms that are helping finance America’s AI race and the huge buildout of energy-hungry data centers are getting interested in the utilities that deliver electricity.

South Dakota also posted its draft plan Friday, bringing the total to 45 states.

For example, beginning Friday, Bluesky will no longer be available in Mississippi

Lone Star State wanted until Nov. 21.

The state now has until October 2, rather than September 4, to submit its final proposal.

States are under pressure to insulate regular household and business ratepayers from the costs of feeding Big Tech’s energy-hungry data centers.

Dispute at FCC over spectrum interference continues.

Lawmakers have filed bills to improve emergency communications and provide additional funding for affected areas.

Data center energy requirements driven by artificial intelligence-driven data center in the remotely populated western state.

SpaceX bids on virtually all BEAD locations in the Lone Star state

President Trump declares the flood an 'unimaginable tragedy.'

90-day shot clock ticks while state waits on Washington.

The state hopes to push its BEAD deadline back by more than two months to November 21.

Kelly Hancock to replace Glenn Hegar, who clashed with NTIA and floated returning $1B in broadband funds

It marked the latest in a series of incidents involving Starship rockets.

Elon Musk's X challenges the state's rules for hate speech and content moderation

Four red states move to end judicial deference in 2025.

BEAD applications due August 1 in the state that pushed for looser rules.

There are a variety of technologies to consider for environments where fiber isn't a viable option

The administration canceled grants under the Digital Equity Act on Friday.

By 2028, data centers could consume up to 12% of the nation’s electricity.

Most of the 283 people eligible to vote Saturday are employees of SpaceX or connected to the company.

$3.5B can buy 6.4 million Starlink residential installations. Starlink is a practical short-term stopgap before fiber.

Louisiana joins multi-state legal effort to ease deployment of next-gen nuclear tech.

The final plan will serve as a long-term guide to strengthen digital infrastructure

States, ISPs still struggling to challenge its accuracy

Those seeking to eliminate some of the onerous regulations are more likely to bend the ear of the Trump administration.

Comptroller Hegar might want to spend some of it on 'non-deployment' purposes

State advises potential applicants to pause efforts.

Only handful of governors discuss broadband in 2025 opening remarks

FCC granted temporary authority for testing, but full commercial approval awaits.

States are exploring new approaches to maintain broadband affordability for low-income households.

LEO satellite technology is proving to be a cost-effective, high-quality solution for broadband deployment, the author writes.

Criminals are targeting a critical piece of broadband infrastructure.

Texas broadband official urged senators to remove affordability mandates, and labor requirements.

With AI driving huge energy needs, some states see an opportunity

The maker of ChatGPT put out an RFP for land, electricity, engineers and architects in Oregon, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Former GOP FCC Commissioner says we need steeper federal penalties.

Most of the grants will fund fiber projects.

The plans will promote device access, low-cost broadband plans, and digital skills and training.

Surge in network vandalism and theft prompt industry push for tougher laws protecting communications infrastructure.

NTIA has approved every state and territory plan for implementing the $42.5 billion program.

Despite industry claims of affordable broadband, consumers report financial strain and show support for mandated price caps.

He pointed to FCC's implementation of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund under Trump as as a cautionary example.

Cruz sees electoral politics behind effort to kill his popular bill

'We’re deeply sorry and we are determined to prevent this from ever happening again,' CrowdStrike official told Congress.

What was once largely a public-sector initiative is now attracting billions in private investment capital.

Once staunch opponents of open access, Tier 1 ISPs are now entering a space traditionally dominated by municipalities.

The new legislation aims to increase coordination between 130 federal broadband programs and 15 different agencies.

Alpine residents face a future without cable TV as the city’s only traditional pay-TV provider is pulling the plug.

The company will deploy 10 Gbps fiber speeds to almost 220 schools.

The state is looking for information on how BEAD predefined project areas should be implemented.

Applications from WISPs would help inform extremely high-cost thresholds, they said.

The investment comes from a $3.5 million federal grant administered by the broadband office with ARPA funds.

To reduce conflicts between utilities and Internet access providers, new rules will be implemented for pole attachments.

The company will invest in new silicon wafer manufacturing.

The second round of funding is supported by money from the American Rescue Plan Act.

How are the new rules from the Commerce Department expected to change the pace of broadband deployment under BEAD?

The ISP can now provide high-speed internet access to 6,684 Texans.

Missouri and Texas providers are the latest to default on RDOF locations

The city has an average download speed of 6.5 Gbps, claims the report.

'Our bill gives Big Tech a choice: Work with Congress to ensure the Internet is a safe, healthy place for good, or lose Section 230 protections entirely,'