Senators Looking for Briefing from NTIA on SpaceX Rider

The company had sought exemptions from certain BEAD rules.

Panel Discusses Responsible AI Implementation in Local Government

Hosted by the CDT, representatives discussed recommendations and examples in state and local government use of AI.

Jessica Dine: We Have the Tools to Head Off the Newest Digital Divide

If the NTIA would let us use them...

Tech Group Says Seamless, Widespread Connectivity more Important than Speed for 6G

The Open Technology Institute suggested more industry coordination on indoor/outdoor handoffs, and more mobile-satellite service spectrum.

Virginia Joins Growing State Effort to Restrict Sale of Location Data

A Virginia privacy bill aims to close a gap in the state’s consumer data protection law.

Brett Guthrie: Dominance, Deployment, and Safeguards – The Path for American AI Leadership

America must prioritize AI innovation over heavy regulation to outcompete China and maintain technological leadership.

Orbiting the Divide: How LEO Satellites Are Transforming State Broadband

What Broadband Offices Need to Know About Performance, Policy, and Oversight

Williston, Florida’s $4.6 Million City-Owned Fiber Network To Go Live Soon

The network will serve all 3,433 residents with gigabit speeds at $49.99-$75/month.

United's Super Bowl Ad Has One Hero ... Starlink

'Starlink is transforming the inflight experience on United planes with reliable connectivity that enables everything from productivity to streaming the biggest football game of the season.'

Elon Musk Joins SpaceX and xAI Businesses Into a Single Company, Pre-IPO

Musk's rocket venture announced on Monday that it had bought xAI in an effort to help the world’s richest man dominate rockets and AI.

Bill Restructuring KentuckyWired Leadership Advances Amid Uncertainty

The middle-mile network program would be overseen by the Kentucky Commonwealth Office of Technology.

AT&T Completes Acquisition of Lumen’s Consumer Fiber Business in $5.75B Deal

Acquisition lands AT&T with an additional 1 million fiber subscribers and 4 million fiber locations in 8 states