Public Safety
Pennsylvanians Demand Consumer Protections in Verizon-Frontier Merger Review
Residents, local attorneys, and emergency officials urge PUC to protect consumers before approving deal.
5G Wireless
Ookla Releases 5G Availability Data For Each State
T-Mobile found to have greatest 5G availability among users.
EU
Mobile Carriers Push Fiber Investments Amid Growing Demand for Convergence
All three national wireless carriers - AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile - are expanding their fiber investments in various ways.
Canada
FCC Seeking Comment on Canadian Bell Purchase of Ziply
BCE, Canada's largest telecom provider, is looking to enter the American market.
OTI
Consumer Advocates to FCC: Deny T-Mobile’s Acquisition of UScellular
The $4.4 billion deal includes 4 million customers, 30% of UScellular’s spectrum, and more than 2,000 towers.
Christopher Mitchell
New York City Expands Free Wireless, But Missed Opportunities Loom Large
While New York’s existing programs are a welcome effort, they remain a far cry from the city’s original ambition.
Earnings
Verizon's Fixed Wireless Plateau a 'Riddle': Analyst
The company said it's still on track to hit 8 million fixed wireless subscribers by 2028.
Broadband's Impact
Massachusetts Awards $12.6 Million in Broadband Grants to Comcast, Verizon
Funds will improve Internet access in 96 cities in the Commonwealth
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.
Satellite
FCC Framework Fuels Satellite-Terrestrial Partnerships
New FCC framework has fostered innovative partnerships between terrestrial and satellite operators.
Expert Opinion
Can Telecoms Stop Fixed Wireless Fraud and Bandwidth Abuse?
These issues not only strain network resources but also threaten customer satisfaction and the ability to deliver on service-level agreements.
CES 2025
CTA’s Shapiro Finds Tariffs to be Taxing
Hikes on imports from China would likely reduce consumer tech spending, the group said.
Rip and Replace
Rosenworcel Seeks Support for AWS-3 Auction Procedures
The proceeds will pay back a $3 billion U.S. Treasury loan to shore up the Rip and Replace program.
12 Days of Broadband
A Year of Telecom Mergers and Acquisitions
The wireless carriers are expected to continue scooping up fiber providers.
RDOF
Small ISP Questions Delaware's BEAD Awards
The state plans to spend its surplus BEAD cash on workforce development and network resilience projects.
Justice
As Biden’s Antitrust Chief Exits, Will Trump Keep the Momentum?
The DOJ’s antitrust division saw record enforcement under Kanter.
