80 Groups Oppose FCC E-Rate Bidding Portal

Groups warn proposal could add burdens and deter participation.

Trump Administration Vows Crackdown on Chinese Companies 'Exploiting' AI Models Made in US

The Trump administration vowed to crack down on Chinese firms extracting capabilities from U.S. AI models, as a bipartisan House bill advanced to sanction such attacks.

Abe Salander and Zeb Zankel: Real Estate and Commercial Strategies for Monetizing Dark Fiber

Electric utilities have a rare opportunity to monetize their existing fiber infrastructure amid surging demand from AI data centers and federal broadband programs.

Ossoff Probes Energy Impact of AI Data Centers in Georgia

Senator questions whether companies’ pledges to pay their own way are credible and enforceable.

Seattle Mayor Considers Data Center Moratorium

More than 54,000 emails were sent to Seattle City Council members urging the ban.

Alaska Pushes for Data Center Investment

State plans gas pipeline and fiber expansion to attract developers seeking lower costs and new sites.

LightShed Partners Asks, How Important Is NFL to Free TV? 'No Other Programming Matters'

Wall Street analysts predict networks may cut or shift more entertainment content to streaming

FCC Denies Satellite Firms' Requests for Spectrum Access

The agency said it wanted to avoid uncertainty for current satellite occupants

‘Beneficiary Pays’ Model Gains Traction With Lawmakers

Unclear cost allocation has led some states to oppose data center and transmission projects.

Little Talk of BEAD at Lutnick’s House Hearing

He did not repeat his goal of non-deployment guidance ‘over the next two months,’ which he told senators Wednesday.

Data Centers Drive High-Skilled Jobs, Officials Say

The industry supports specialized careers and local economic growth, despite perceptions of limited employment.

Data Center Industry Slammed Over Messaging

Public misconceptions about data centers are fueling opposition, Rep. Jay Obernolte said.