Bandwidth Hawk: SpaceX could be mortal competition after all
SpaceX will have to spend hundreds of billions of dollars to buy the spectrum it needs. It is at serious risk of a setback if AI stumbles.
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Category: Governance
NC extends application deadline for satellite resiliency grant program
A deadline for entities to express their interest in North Carolina’s new Broadband Satellite Resiliency Program has been extended to Sept. 30.
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White House clears the path for 6G spectrum auctions in 2028
Technology Spectrum The NTIA says OMB’s updated guidance allows government agencies to complete...
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BEAD’s unspent billions will deliver broadband to additional locations
BEAD A new round of BEAD funding has been announced by the NTIA, clearing the way for additional...
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All 56 BEAD plans have been approved. What’s next?
BEAD Illinois was the last state to have their plan approved by the NTIA By Brad...
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FCC reports a narrowing of the digital divide in the US
News Nearly 97% of Americans have access to 100/20 Mbps fixed terrestrial broadband, according to...
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Texas Broadband Development Office halts BEAD disbursements
News A temporary hold has been placed on all disbursements of BEAD dollars by the Texas Broadband...
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The Universal Service Fund’s necessity in today’s America
Viewpoints Making sure every citizen has access to the information economy is a fundamental...
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FCC plan could connect everyday gadgets to space satellites
Technology The FCC is proposing new rules allowing Wi-Fi and unlicensed IoT devices to communicate...
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FCC tightens rules on foreign tech components
Policy The new FCC rule blocks authorization for any new devices containing “smart”...
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Feds restore Digital Equity Act Competitive Grant Program
News President Donald J. Trump lacked the authority to unilaterally cancel the Digital Equity...
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FCC may open some unlicensed spectrum for satellite D2D
News In addition to expanding coverage in areas lacking ground infrastructure, the proposal would...
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Illinois and California both remain in a state of BEAD limbo
News Illinois and California continue to remain the only two states not to receive approval from...
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FCC may reduce broadband label demands for providers
News The FCC is considering updates to its broadband consumer label rules to reduce compliance...
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House member accuses NTIA of BEAD mismanagement, favoritism
News Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., a ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee,...
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Build-to-rent housing sector scores a key Capitol Hill victory
Viewpoints Bipartisan collaboration and industry advocacy help preserve the build-to-rent housing...
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FCC approves rules to speed up submarine cable deployments
News The main goal of the new policy is to cut through bureaucratic red tape for trusted...
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FCC moves to cut local red tape around broadband deployments
News The FCC today voted to move a step closer towards implementing new rules on state and local...
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FCC’s E-Rate review to investigate screen time impacts for kids
News The FCC today approved a review of E-Rate to determine if current subsidized internet...
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Spectrum auctions make $3.5 billion comeback after 4-year hiatus
News The FCC’s completed spectrum auction marks a comeback for the commission’s...
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