Satellite broadband and state/federal broadband oversight

Tarana and Nextlink emphasized opportunities they now have to provide fixed wireless connectivity to underserved communities.

The introduced bill could potentially harm Arizona’s small ISPs and rural communities, the trade group argued.

Providers cited payment instability and post-construction costs, while officials urged an Affordability Connectivity Program replacement.

The legislation directs GAO to study the use of satellite broadband for economic development in Appalachia.

With the state’s broadband office housed under the council, broadband expansion and deployment may face new oversight.

Disagreement on FirstNet’s future is brewing ahead of a Senate hearing next week.

Both groups are suing the FCC to prevent FirstNet, operated by AT&T, from accessing more spectrum.

Hosted by the Federal Communications Bar Association, the event featured lawmakers and aides from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Colorado

As smartphone use increases, broadband subscriptions have decreased, the survey found.

Dish has argued it is exempt from contracts after its parent company EchoStar reached deals to sell much of its spectrum.

NTIA Administrator cited cost savings, preparations for WRC-27 and future wireless networks.

The shift followed a December executive order aligning broadband execution with federal artificial intelligence policy.

The bill would allow states to spend the money on wholesale fiber, workforce development, and mobile wireless infrastructure, among other things.

In a separate study, Ookla found median fixed wireless speeds from the mobile carriers decreased in 2025.

The change affects all foreign-owned satellite internet providers that operate in South Africa.

Verizon and the FCC have also asked justices to resolve a circuit split on the issue.

Satellite providers are securing 22 percent of federal broadband funding by offering immediate connectivity where fiber deployment could take years.

Enhanced radio platforms delivered 2.5x faster speeds service without new fiber construction.

eCommunity’s new build delivers gigabit service across Fort Gordon.

Lawmakers and advocates said emerging satellite networks are strengthening remote economies.

Supporters say the deal could expand broadband investment, onshore customer service jobs, and improve employee wages.