A White House order to freeze funding for all federal grants, loans, and assistance programs has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge.

Judge temporarily blocks White House ordered funding freeze

Brad RandallJanuary 29, 2025,,,,(0)
News A White House order to freeze funding for many federal grants, loans, and assistance...
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The Office of Management and Budget at the White House has ordered a temporary pause of all financial assistance programs. It's likely to impact broadband.

Trump ordered federal funding pause could impact broadband

Brad RandallJanuary 28, 2025,,,,,,,,,,(0)
News The Office of Management and Budget at the White House has ordered a temporary...
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Stocks for Nvidia and Oracle have rebounded Tuesday after taking a tumble following the release of a new AI model from a Chinese startup.

Nvidia, Oracle stocks rebound after sharp losses on Monday

Brad RandallJanuary 28, 2025,,,,,(0)
News Stocks for Nvidia and Oracle have rebounded Tuesday after taking a tumble following the...
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Comcast has announced a $15 million investment to expand their network to thousands of homes in a southwestern Florida county.

Comcast continues network expansion efforts in SW Florida

Brad RandallJanuary 28, 2025,,,,,,,(0)
News Comcast has announced a $15 million investment to expand their network to thousands of...
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A spate of recent changes has brought several telecom policy objectives of Donald Trump's administration into focus, but questions remain.

Telecom policy objectives come into focus in Trump’s first days

Brad RandallJanuary 27, 2025,,,,,,,,,,,,,,(0)
News A spate of recent changes has brought several telecom policy objectives of Donald Trump's...
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By eliminating the FCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on bulk billing, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr allows multifamily owners to maintain affordable internet service for their residents.

FCC chair clears docket, reflecting a win for multifamily industry

Brad RandallJanuary 27, 2025,,,,(0)
Viewpoints By eliminating the FCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on bulk billing, FCC Chairman Brendan...
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A webinar intended to give an overview of a USDA distance learning and telemedicine grant program was cancelled this week.

USDA cancels webinar for distance learning, telemedicine grants

Brad RandallJanuary 24, 2025,,,,,,,(0)
News A webinar intended to give an overview of a USDA distance learning and telemedicine...
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Bandwidth Hawk: Rocky times ahead for broadband in 2025

Brad RandallJanuary 24, 2025,,,,,,,,,,,(0)
Bandwidth Hawk Federal broadband programs seem destined to be run competently, but not necessarily in...
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Wi-Fi is set to undergo significant transformation. Here's how managed service providers can stay competitive.

How API-first Wi-Fi can help MSPs stay competitive

Brad RandallJanuary 24, 2025,,,,,,,(0)
Viewpoints Wi-Fi is set to undergo significant transformation. Here's how managed service providers can stay...
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Another internet service provider has stepped up to assist wildfire relief and recovery efforts in the LA area.

Optimum steps up to help the American Red Cross in LA

Brad RandallJanuary 24, 2025,,,,,,(0)
News Another internet service provider has stepped up to assist wildfire relief and recovery efforts...
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SpaceX and Italy's government have agreed to a major five-year government contract, published reports say.

Recent top telecom headlines from around the world

Brad RandallJanuary 24, 2025,,,,,,,,,,(0)
News SpaceX and Italy's government have agreed to a major five-year government contract, published reports...
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A joint venture that claims it will invest $500 billion into American AI infrastructure has come under fire from Elon Musk.

Elon Musk throws shade at Trump-touted joint venture

Brad RandallJanuary 23, 2025,,,,,,(0)
News A joint venture that claims it will invest $500 billion into American AI infrastructure...
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Fiber-to-the-home internet provider Conexon Connect has completed their seventh electric cooperative fiber network since 2021.

Conexon adds 8,400 Georgia cooperative customers to footprint

Brad RandallJanuary 22, 2025,,,,,,,,(0)
News Fiber-to-the-home internet provider Conexon Connect has completed their seventh electric cooperative fiber network since...
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The newly named chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken action to end the commission's "promotion of DEI."

Brendan Carr takes action to end DEI programs at the FCC

Brad RandallJanuary 22, 2025,,(0)
News The newly named chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken action to...
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A joint venture between Oracle, Open AI, and SoftBank called Stargate will invest at least $500 billion into American AI infrastructure, according to President Donald Trump.

Trump talks up $500 billion AI joint venture

Brad RandallJanuary 22, 2025,,,,,,,(0)
News A joint venture between Oracle, Open AI, and SoftBank called Stargate will invest at...
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Hundreds of locations in two South Carolina counties have gained access to a South Carolina-based ISP's fiber network.

Comporium connects hundreds of locations in rural South Carolina

Brad RandallJanuary 21, 2025,,,,,(0)
News Hundreds of locations in two South Carolina counties have gained access to Comporium's fiber network...
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A grant-funded project will provide broadband service to four tribal communities on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Subsea fiber project to connect tribal towns on Kodiak Island

Brad RandallJanuary 21, 2025,,,,,,,,,,,,(0)
News A grant-funded project will provide broadband service to four tribal communities on Alaska's Kodiak...
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Olivia Trusty has been nominated to serve on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by President Donald Trump.

Trump nominates Olivia Trusty to serve as FCC commissioner

Brad RandallJanuary 21, 2025,,(0)
News Olivia Trusty has been nominated to serve on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by...
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Brendan Carr has been designated as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) following an order signed by President Donald Trump yesterday.

Trump designates Brendan Carr as FCC chairman

Brad RandallJanuary 21, 2025,,(0)
News Brendan Carr has been designated as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) following...
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The breach, which took place last year, reportedly saw hackers steal months of the FBI agents’ text and call logs.

FBI agents’ data exposed in AT&T cyberattack

Brad RandallJanuary 21, 2025,,,(0)
News The breach, which took place last year, reportedly saw hackers steal months of the...
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A planned long-haul fiber route from Grand Rapids to Lansing will improve connectivity in Michigan, network designers say.

Investment of $11 million backs long-haul fiber route in Michigan

Brad RandallJanuary 21, 2025,,,,,,,,,,,(0)
News A planned long-haul fiber route from Grand Rapids to Lansing will improve connectivity in...
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