Patent Scope, Not Invention, Decided the American Telephone Market
Bell had 3,000 telephones around Boston, and a patent. Western Union had $40M and every U.S. state. The patent won.
Aviation Groups, Iridium Still Don’t Like Ligado-AST Space Mobile Deal
Ligado wants discovery in its $39 billion lawsuit against the Defense Department
California Approves Nearly $32M for Infrastructure, Affordable Housing and Digital Skills
The CPUC approved funds for 10 broadband adoption projects, including digital literacy programs expected to train more than 2,600.
NTIA’s Top Spectrum Adviser Elevated to Principal Deputy
Tricia Paoletta assumes the second-in-command role as the U.S. prepares for major international negotiations over satellite and wireless spectrum.
MontanaSky Deal Is Latest in String of Acquisitions for Vero Fiber
Private capital is moving on small and regional fiber providers
Carr Defends Satellite Licensing Order
House Science Committee lawmakers had asked to postpone the overhaul
CNET Names GFiber as Best ISP in 2026
‘With GFiber, what you see is what you get for the long haul: You get a flat, fixed rate from day one with zero term lengths, zero annual contracts, and zero promotional expirations attached’
Chinese Humanoid Robots Smash Human Track and Field Records at Beijing Robot Games
In July, the Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots.
Schools are Starting to Teach AI Literacy. For Many, That Means Helping Kids See Chatbots' Flaws
Experts say true AI literacy is about much more than learning how to use generative AI. It's also about learning when not to.
Telecom Policy Analyst Blair Levin Leaving New Street Research
The longtime telecom policy analyst didn’t say what his future plans were
ISPs Want to Continue to Discontinue Copper Service
The FCC approved Verizon’s request to discontinue legacy service later this year across eight states. AT&T and Fidium are also asking.
New York Municipal Broadband Awards See Scope Reductions
A Capital Projects Fund project was canceled while 15 others saw reductions in planned reach
Broadband Adoption Slipping, Researchers Warn Pennsylvania Lawmakers
Cuts to federal benefits could push 233,000 households off broadband, researcher warns.
