Expert Opinion
Tariffs and Broadband: Every Day is a New Day
In 2024, the United States imported approximately 25% of the world’s fiber optic cables.
BEAD
Rep. Matsui ‘Suspicious’ About BEAD Policy Shift
Lawmaker accuses GOP of reallocating money to ‘predetermined winners.’
BEAD
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
Chips
Trump Says Tariff Threat Drove U.S. Investments, Blasts Biden on Energy
'You should get rid of the CHIPS Act and whatever’s left over, Mr. Speaker, you should use it to reduce debt.'
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.
BEAD
Governors Largely Silent on Broadband in State of State Addresses
Only handful of governors discuss broadband in 2025 opening remarks
data center
Firm: Trump Must Act to Enable Nuclear, Data Center Development
Believes FERC currently poses too many regulatory hurdles
USF
Policy Experts Consider Future of the Universal Service Fund
Panelists also discussed BEAD at Technology Policy Institute event
Infrastructure
Senators Agree Permitting Deadlock Threatens Infrastructure Boom
Lawmakers clashed over NEPA reforms as they warned regulatory delays could stall billions in clean energy and broadband projects.
BEAD
Lawmakers Renew Bill to Address Permitting Delays on Federal Lands
The bill comes as state officials push for reforms to environmental and historic preservation permitting rules under BEAD.
AI
Tech Industry Largely Cheers Trump Hands Off Approach to AI
But some raised fears about Big Tech.
Democracy
Sen. Markey Warns of Authoritarian and Corporate Threats to Internet Freedom
‘Don’t be fooled,’ Markey said: Trump’s 'free speech' crusade is actually a campaign for more censorship.
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
Fiber
Quintillion Provides Subsea Fiber Cut Updates
Company hopes to have new fiber route completed by this spring.
