USF
FCC’s Trusty Looks to Universal Service's Next Phase
Trusty pointed to lessons from recent trips across the country as she considers the FCC’s approach to rural connectivity.
Data Center
Economist Warns Data Center Interconnection Requests May Be Inflated
The power crunch may be smaller than the queues suggest, but still bigger than the grid can handle.
Public Safety
House Commerce Staff Hoping for FirstNet Reauthorization This Year
The agency will sunset in February 2027 unless Congress reauthorizes it
BEAD
AI Buildout Worsening Supply Costs, Permit Worries, ISPs Say
Lumen said it was laying middle mile fiber next to strands reserved by hyperscalers
FCC
FCC’s Gomez Warns Satellite Deployment Is No Substitute for Universal Service
Gomez’s comments came just after Disney filed a lawsuit against the commission Tuesday morning.
Spectrum
Roth: NTIA Wants ‘Outcome-Driven’ Non-Deployment Spending
House Democrats want a briefing 'immediately' on the issue.
Spectrum
International Coalition Building Important Ahead of WRC: Experts
In the U.S., licensed and unlicensed interests disagree on the 7 GHz band.
Expert Opinion
Ediberto Roman: The HPE-Juniper Merger Should be Approved
'The HPE-Juniper merger is an uncomplicated case: It does not substantially lessen competition,' the author writes.
Digital Inclusion
Affordable Connectivity Program Reached More Than Twice the Families of Lifeline
At Georgetown panel, researchers credit public-private partnerships for ACP's 43% take rate vs. Lifeline's 20%.
Wireless
Ericsson CEO Calls for Increased U.S.–EU Relations to Counter China
If Ericsson falls behind China, ‘our reason to exist is very limited’
BEAD
Colorado BEAD: Fiber Share Falls Dramatically, to 40% from 70%
NTIA Chief Counsel David Brodian confirmed receipt of a final BEAD proposal, from Louisiana.
mergers
Whether from Biden or Trump, Politics Has Displaced Reason in Antitrust Enforcement
Experts said economic analysis has been thrown out the window
BEAD
NTIA Has a Final BEAD Proposal in Hand
NTIA official confirms agency has received final proposal but did not provide the name
TPI
Policy Experts Consider Future of the Universal Service Fund
Panelists also discussed BEAD at Technology Policy Institute event
Broadband's Impact
Broadband Prices Decline as Speeds Surge, USTelecom Reports
Still, a TPI study finds nominal prices for some speed tiers rose faster than inflation.
Spectrum
Tech Group Unveils Policy Recommendations for the Next Administration
The TPI report warned against government overreach in content moderation.
