Diversity Barriers To Entry Level Tech Policy Jobs Remain, According Public Knowledge ReportThe study conducted in 2025 concluded that sustained attention will be required to improve diversity metrics. Broadband Breakfast·Feb 24·2 min readThe report,Learn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLiveprevious study
International Coalition Building Important Ahead of WRC: ExpertsIn the U.S., licensed and unlicensed interests disagree on the 7 GHz band.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 24·4 min readLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLivesent proposalscurrently studying
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Opposes Jamming Mobile Phones in State PrisonsBusiness group backs managed access systems over signal interference Broadband Breakfast·Feb 24·2 min readFeb. 23 letterLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLiveManaged Access Systems
Charter Warns California Delay Could Jeopardize Cox Merger TimelineFederal merger clearance expires Sept. 15, 2026 if state review lags.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 24·2 min readIn a Feb. 17 filingLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLiveproposed settlement
AT&T, Cal Advocates Reach Partial Deal on California Copper RetirementThe two agreed companies should be able to decommission infrastructure in exchange for fiber deployment commitments.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 23·3 min reada nationwide effortstaff proposalLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
Apple CEO Tim Cook Faces Scrutiny for Alleged Apple News Liberal BiasSen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. and FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson both wrote letters to Cook with concerns about Apple News.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 23·2 min readSen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., sent a letterLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLiveFeb. 11 letter from Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson
AT&T, Verizon Make Case Against FCC Forfeiture Process to Supreme CourtFines are the agency’s main enforcement mechanism. Broadband Breakfast·Feb 23·4 min reada joint briefLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLivehave been citing
240-Mile Network to Expand High-speed Dark Fiber in IndianapolisThe project will allow expansion of data centers, artificial intelligence and more.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 23·2 min readLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
O’Rielly Proclaims 'False Narrative' Around Broadband Affordability ConcernsThe former FCC commissioner noted that as consumer prices broadly rose 36% over the past 10 years, broadband pricing has declined. Broadband Breakfast·Feb 23·3 min readCablefax YouTube showLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLivehas shown
Carr Names John, Baum To Lead WRC Advisory CommitteeAppointments position FCC for 2027 global spectrum talksBroadband Breakfast·Feb 23·2 min readannounced the appointmentsTelecommunication Union’s 2027 World Radiocommunication ConferenceLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
Los Alamos Names Public Broadband Network ‘Atomic Fiber’The New Mexico county said an open-access model will expand competition and choiceBroadband Breakfast·Feb 23·2 min readcommunity broadband networkpublicly owned networkLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
Modi Pitches India as an AI Hub at International SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi has pitched India as a major hub for artificial intelligence, built at home and used worldwide.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 22·4 min readIndia AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.Learn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLivefierce rivalry with OpenAI
Bois Forte Band Begins Construction on $20 Million Tribal Fiber ProjectThe ambitious undertaking is supported by a $20 million grant awarded under the 2021 Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 21·1 min readBois Forte Band of ChippewaTribal Broadband Connectivity ProgramLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
Disagreement Persists on Satellite use of Millimeter Wave SpectrumSatellite companies want easier access, while carriers say that could upend licenses they purchased.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 20·4 min readwant easierwould preferLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
Roth Announces Her Senior Political Team at NTIAThe agency tapped Tricia J. Paoletta and Matthew Plaster as senior advisors Broadband Breakfast·Feb 20·2 min readthe announcementLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLivepanels at the Federalist Society
California Fire Chiefs Withdraw Initial Support for NextNavThe fire chiefs voiced strong support in May 2025 for NextNav’s new technology, before shifting gears just last month. Broadband Breakfast·Feb 20·2 min readCalifornia Fire Chiefs Association revoked its initial supportFCC granted this license to geolocation company NextNavIn May 2025, then-CFCA President Brian Fennessy wrote that the association “strongly supports the FCC’s effort”Learn more about Broadband Breakfast Live Online
TDS Upping Fiber Target After Spectrum Sale to AT&TArray is still looking to sell its C-band holdings.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 20·4 min readinitial planLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLiveearnings call
New Mexico Sends $10M Broadband Assistance Bill to GovernorThe measure would establish a low-income subsidy program, with up to $45 million authorized in future years.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 20·1 min readSenate Bill 152Learn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
Newsom Appoints John Reynolds to Head California PUCChristine Harada also joins as newest commissioner, while current CPUC President Alice Reynolds steps down. Broadband Breakfast·Feb 19·2 min readJohn Reynolds as the new presidentAlice Reynolds will be stepping down from the commissionLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
FAA Rules could Hinder Upper C-band Use, Mobile Industry FearsThe aviation industry backed the FAA’s proposed rules.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 19·4 min readagreed onLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLivereply comments
FCC Withdraws Four Product Test Lab Approvals Citing Control by ‘Foreign Adversary’The agency acted based on concerns the China-based labs had ties to the Chinese government.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 19·2 min readLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLiveadditional decertificationsFCC decertified
Boston Urges FCC To Preserve Broadband Price Transparency RulesCity says affordability remains primary barrier to internet adoptionBroadband Breakfast·Feb 19·2 min readrecent commentsInfrastructure Investment and Jobs ActLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
Research Experts Claim CPUC Broadband Competition Report to be MisleadingThe CPUC’s claim that increased broadband competition could save Californians $1 billion is facing pushback. Broadband Breakfast·Feb 19·2 min readCalifornia Public Advocates Office’s (CPAO) January reportcomparative analysis of major internet service providersLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
Industry, Consumer Groups Still at Odds over Broadband Nutrition LabelsConsumer Reports found 30 percent of shoppers recalled seeing the labels since they went into effect.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 19·4 min readin Octobershould move forwardLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
Fiber Seen as Critical Infrastructure for AI-Driven Data Center ExpansionA new report argues fiber is central to the next phase of U.S. data center expansion.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 19·2 min readwhite paperfiber infrastructureLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
Digital Skills, Workforce Development Takes Center Stage at BEAD Listening SessionThe second round of public comments included support for removing ed-tech from K-12 schoolsBroadband Breakfast·Feb 19·4 min readLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLivehearing on Feb. 10,public comment session
Carr Advisor Wants More Study on CBRS Usage‘How do we gauge success in a way that’s quantitative?’Broadband Breakfast·Feb 18·3 min readhave worriedin the bandauction targetsLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live Online
New Mexico Senate Approves $45 Million for Broadband AffordabilitySB 152 would create a state-run, low-income broadband assistance program funded through the state’s rural universal service fund.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 18·2 min readNew MexicoSenate Bill 152Learn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
FCC Proposes More Lifeline VettingThe agency also moved to expand private broadband use in the lower 900 MHz band.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 18·4 min readrevoked the state’sLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLiveagency data
Amazon Gets FCC Approval to More Than Double Its LEO FleetAmazon’s also needs an FCC waiver to miss a key deployment deadline in July. Broadband Breakfast·Feb 18·2 min readrequestLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLiveaccording to Starlink’s website
CTA Names Kinsey Fabrizio CEO as Gary Shapiro Shifts to Executive ChairShapiro, formerly CEO and executive chair, sheds the CEO title for Fabrizio, who adds the role to her existing portfolio as president.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 18·2 min readCTAGary ShapiroLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
New Mexico Broadband Office Approves $6.7M in Public Wi-Fi GrantsSix grants will expand and implement Wi-Fi in public plazas, parks and municipal buildings. Broadband Breakfast·Feb 18·2 min readimplement or expand public Wi-Fi serviceLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLiveNew Mexico’s federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program was approved
Illinois Bill Seeks Broadband Price Caps for Low-Income CustomersThe bill would direct the Illinois Commerce Commission to set broadband price protections for low-income residents.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 17·3 min readConnecticut, Maryland, and MinnesotaSenate Bill 3612Learn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
Telecommunications Providers Struggle to Meet May Rip-and-Replace DeadlineCarriers worry permitting delays and labor shortages could lead to connectivity loss in rural communities. Broadband Breakfast·Feb 17·2 min readRip-and-Replace programFeb. 10 meeting with CCA representatives and Callie CokerLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
FCC Investigating Lifeline Providers as Advocates, Dems Push Back Against Increased ID VerificationThe agency is set to vote Wednesday on a proposal that would seek comment on increased verification measures for the program.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 17·5 min readIn a statementLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLivein 2024
GCI Says Timing of $120M Provisional BEAD Award Uncertain Amid Federal ReviewThe company reported 1,200 lost broadband subscribers in the quarter, for a total of 151,200 subscribersBroadband Breakfast·Feb 17·3 min readLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLiveupdated awards
Claiming Another First, Louisiana Disburses $43 Million in BEAD FundsThe state wants to see non-deployment funding for workforce development, permitting assistance.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 17·5 min readLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLivehas been askingconfirmed to lawmakers
Hollywood Groups Condemn ByteDance's AI Video Generator, Claiming Copyright InfringementSeedance 2.0, which is only available in China, lets users generate high-quality AI videos using simple text promptsBroadband Breakfast·Feb 16·2 min readByteDanceLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive“Deadpool” movies
UN Approves Scientific Panel on Impact of AI, U.S. Votes 'No'The United States and Paraguay were the only nations to vote 'no' to the establishment of the 40-member scientific panel.Broadband Breakfast·Feb 14·3 min readimpacts and risks of artificial intelligenceglobal scientific understanding of AILearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLive
Arielle Roth Says NTIA Won’t Allow State Rules to Undermine BEAD SuccessNTIA Administrator Arielle Roth was also questioned on screen time use in schools. Broadband Breakfast·Feb 13·3 min readRoth’s Monday announcement at the State of the Net ConferenceLearn more about Broadband Breakfast Live OnlineSignup on CHAT for BroadbandLiveBrookings Institution in her conversation
