FCC to Vote on ‘Top-to-Bottom’ E-Rate Review, Local Permitting Shot Clocks at June MeetingAlso on the agenda: subsea cable security licensing, 911 reliability, and emergency alerts.Broadband Breakfast·1d ago·6 min readSee Breakfast Club Membership Options!See Breakfast Club Membership Optionsa blog postin a release
NextLight Wins Overall Readers’ Choice for ISPs for 2026The community-owned ISP beat out GFiber, T-Mobile, and Starlink for the award.Broadband Breakfast·2d ago·2 min readReaders’ Choice AwardsSee Breakfast Club Membership Options!See Breakfast Club Membership Optionsin a release
AT&T’s ‘Build-A-Plan’ Launches TomorrowT-Mobile also said ‘frontline employees remain an essential’ as it moves customer interactions to its T-Life app.Broadband Breakfast·May 26·4 min readin a releasenoted on XAndroid AuthorityPhone Arena
Luján, Matsui Introduce Bill to Fund Digital LiteracyLegislation would create a nonprofit to fund digital literacy and broadband adoption nationwide. Broadband Breakfast·May 22·3 min readDigital Opportunity Foundation Act of 2026in a release
Google Bets $15 Billion on Missouri Data CenterThe investment comes as a nearby Amazon project faces a lawsuit over transparency.Broadband Breakfast·May 22·3 min readin a releaseSenate Bill 4group later suedousted every council incumbent
House Bill Targets State and Local Tech Gaps With Federal GrantsMost funding would be required to reach local government directly. Broadband Breakfast·May 22·2 min readState and Local Public Sector Innovation Actin a release
Luján Introduces Bill Requiring Automatic Refunds for Service OutagesMost providers require customers to request credits for outages themselves.Broadband Breakfast·May 15·3 min readOutage Refund Guarantee Actin a releasein February 2024outage in January
Treasury Extends Capital Projects Fund Deadline for Broadband BuildsRecipients can request a six-month extension after citing permitting delays, material shortages, and weather disruptions. Broadband Breakfast·May 14·3 min readin a releasewinding down CPF
New Mexico Launches Digital Navigator ProgramThe state’s broadband office has a goal of achieving universal access by 2029.Broadband Breakfast·May 14·2 min readin a releaseits three-year statewide broadband planannounced Monday completion ofConnect New Mexico Act in 2021
Big Three Mobile Carriers Planning to Pool Spectrum for Satellite OperatorsThe carriers said they’re looking to foster competition in the direct-to-device space.Broadband Breakfast·May 14·4 min readin a releaseto downplaynot interesteda post on X
TDS Looking to Fully Acquire Array in All-Stock DealTDS added 11,000 new fiber subs and Array closed a $75 million spectrum sale to T-MobileBroadband Breakfast·May 8·5 min readearnings callin a releasewere increases
Dish Agrees to Settle ACP Fraud Case for $17 MillionDOJ said 84,000 subscribers were ineligible for subsidies. The company didn’t admit any wrongdoing.Broadband Breakfast·May 6·3 min readin a releaseSign up to Attendthe settlement agreementcompany argued
Eighth Circuit Vacates FCC’s Digital Discrimination RulesThe decision strikes the order in full, sending the FCC to restart.Broadband Breakfast·May 6·4 min readthe court’s opinionSign up to Attendin September 2024a 2023 order
Zayo Completes Crown Castle Fiber AcquisitionThe $8.5 billion deal expands Zayo’s network by 90,000 route miles.Broadband Breakfast·May 4·2 min readsell its fiber and small cell businessesLearn more about the Broadband Community...Start Your Broadband Journey Hereseeks to meet rising demand
FCC Splits On E-Rate Bidding PortalThe proposal passed despite pushback from stakeholders and commissioner Gomez.Broadband Breakfast·Apr 30·3 min readthe proposalLearn more about the Broadband Community...Start Your Broadband Journey Herein a release
T-Mobile Investing $2.7 billion in New Fiber JVsThe carrier also announced a new business internet service with Starlink.Broadband Breakfast·Apr 28·3 min readLearn more about the Broadband Community...Start Your Broadband Journey Hereannounced Tuesdayin a release
Senators Propose Update to Communications Accessibility LawBill would a 2010 law to expand accessibility requirements to emerging digital services.Broadband Breakfast·Apr 20·2 min readbillLearn more about the Broadband Community...Start Your Broadband Journey Herein a release
Funding Nearly Secured for 2.7 GHz Studies, NTIA SaysThe agency is looking to open federal spectrum to commercial mobile use.Broadband Breakfast·Apr 14·3 min readin a releaseLearn more about the Broadband Community...Start Your Broadband Journey Heresaid recently
BEAD Program Drives $100M+ Broadband Expansion in Spokane CountyFour providers to deploy mix of fiber, wireless and satellite service.Broadband Breakfast·Apr 14·2 min readLearn more about the Broadband Community...Start Your Broadband Journey Herefaced a $750 demand surchargein a release
Amazon Set to Acquire Globalstar in $10.8 Billion DealThe deal accelerates Amazon's direct-to-device ambitions as it challenges Starlink's dominance.Broadband Breakfast·Apr 14·3 min readLearn more about the Broadband Community...Start Your Broadband Journey Herein a releasebe operational by mid-2026
Senate Commerce Targets Satellite Security in Next Executive SessionSatellite security and proposed social media warnings headline Commerce committee markup.Broadband Breakfast·Apr 13·2 min readSecure Space ActLearn more about the Broadband Community...Start Your Broadband Journey Hereintroducing the bill
House Bill to Offset Data Centers' Impact on Energy Costs IntroducedLawmakers say utilities are increasingly passing infrastructure costs to households.Broadband Breakfast·Apr 13·3 min readintroducedPower for the People Actled in JanuaryLearn more about the Broadband Community...
Nebraska Broadband Director Patrick Haggerty to Depart May 1DOT Director Vicki Kramer will take over the role on an interim basis.Broadband Breakfast·Apr 10·2 min readLearn more about the Broadband Community...Start Your Broadband Journey Heresaid in Januaryrequested roughly 11 percent
Optimum Connects 3,000 Locations in Louisiana's Sabine ParishOfficials say the effort targets long underserved areas across the rural parish.Broadband Breakfast·Apr 4·2 min readLearn more about the Broadband Community...Start Your Broadband Journey Herein a release
AT&T to Provide Extra $2 billion for FirstNetThe House Commerce Committee cleared FirstNet reauthorization legislation last week. Broadband Breakfast·Mar 31·3 min readLearn more about the Broadband Community...Start Your Broadband Journey Herein a releaseadvanced legislation
NTIA Listening Session on Non-Deployment Set for Feb. 11The agency will take input to inform its 'future planning and policy development' around uses for the funds. Broadband Breakfast·Jan 29·2 min readin a releaseshe would supporttelling statessupported a bill
House Committee Approves Appalachian Satellite Broadband BillThe legislation directs GAO to study the use of satellite broadband for economic development in Appalachia.Broadband Breakfast·Jan 23·2 min readExpanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Actexpand satellite broadband servicecapacity and cost-effectiveness of satellite broadbandthe ARC to have the most recent data
California Public Utilities Commission Approves Verizon-Frontier MergerThe deal is now expected to close on Jan. 20, and diversity policies issue resolved.Broadband Breakfast·Jan 15·4 min readadopted decisionincluded exemptionsin a releaseextra conditions
