Iran Build a Vast Camera Network to Control Dissent. Israel Turned it Into a Targeting Tool

Israel’s use of Tehran street cameras to help kill Iran’s supreme leader shows how everyday surveillance can turn into a wartime weapon.

House Expected to Pass Satellite Broadband Study Bill Proposed for Appalachia

Lawmakers want the GAO to examine whether a regional commission can incorporate low-Earth orbit satellites into broadband efforts.

Participants to Fifth Circuit: USF is Still Valid

The fund’s opponents are pursuing another lawsuit against the program.

Massachusetts to Open Pole Attachment Rule Review, Streamlining Deployment

Utility pole attachment delays have been a key roadblock in broadband deployment.

Broadband Breakfast on April 15, 2026 – The Space Economy

How will satellite operators compete in the future?

Without Fines, FCC Rules May Go 'Effectively Unenforced,’ Agency Says

Major wireless carriers are fighting the agency’s ability to issue fines in a legal battle before the Supreme Court.

FCC National Security Council Marks First Year in Action

Officials pointed to new ownership rules, enforcement actions, and cybersecurity efforts.

FCC Bars 7 Individuals After $14 Million E-Rate Fraud

Those convicted will be suspended from all universal service programs for the next three years.

Can They Really Unscramble the Egg? Newsmax Locks Arms with Cable, DIRECTV in Challenging Closed Nexstar-TEGNA Merger

Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy issues statement saying FCC approval was 'an affront to both legal process and the rule of law' while FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the deal will strengthen local broadcasting

Broadband Breakfast on March 25, 2026 – Quantum Computing

Quantum computing/communications and their implications for cybersecurity, AI and the future of high-speed data processing.

Broadband Breakfast on April 8, 2026 - Pole Attachments and Rights-of-Way

How can policymakers expedite pole attachments for BEAD deployments while addressing utility concerns about costs, safety, and liability?

Energy Fallout From Iran War Signals a Global Wake-Up Call For Renewable Energy

More than 90% of new renewable power projects worldwide in 2024 were cheaper than fossil-fuel alternatives.