Could war with Iran halt America’s blossoming data center boom?
All eyes are shifting to the Strait of Hormuz as analysts warn of dire economic consequences resulting from war in the Persian Gulf.
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Tag: Connected America
AT&T to invest $250bn to expand and enhance networks
AT&T (NYSE: T) is proud to announce an investment and spend of more than $250 billion in the future of U.S. advanced connectivity, building the high-speed networks and resilience required for the next era of innovation and economic growth.
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State broadband leaders to gather at Connected America 2026
Brandy Reitter, executive director of the Colorado Broadband Office, will be joined by counterparts Oklahoma and Texas.
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Texas broadband power players will headline at Connected America
An impressive arrangement of local and state broadband leaders from the Lone Star State will take center stage at Connected America in Texas.
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FCC clears Amazon Leo to launch 4,500 more satellites
This week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given Amazon Leo the green light to launch a second tranche of low Earth orbit (LEO) communications satellites.
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AT&T completes acquisition of Lumen Mass Markets’ fiber biz
AT&T has completed its acquisition of Lumen Technologies’ Mass Markets fiber business for $5.75 billion in cash, the company announced Monday.
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Is a BEAD conflict brewing between NTIA and Starlink?
States are being sent riders from Starlink that list caveats to the service the company will eventually give to broadband serviceable locations (BSLs) under government’s massive broadband push, known as the BEAD program.
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Starlink offers free internet in Venezuela as regime stays put
News Starlink has offered free internet access across Venezuela through February 3, the company...
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No name, no address: New US mobile player Phreeli is looking for anonymous customers
This month saw the commercial launch of Phreeli, a company its founders describe as the world’s first privacy-by-design mobile carrier.
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AT&T drops DEI to get $1bn spectrum deal approved
The FCC has approved AT&T’s $1.02 billion spectrum acquisition from UScellular on the condition that the company terminates its DEI initiatives, amid concerns over industry consolidation and its impact on rural connectivity and competition.
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Verizon to cut 15,000 jobs
Reuters is reporting that Verizon’s new CEO plans to cut 15,000 jobs at the company, reducing non-union management ranks by a fifth
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US govt pushing to ban TP-Link over national security fears
U.S. federal agencies are reportedly considering a significant restriction on TP-Link, a company that produces widely used home internet routers, amid escalating concerns over national security linked to China.
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NDIA sues to reverse Trump decision to cancel Digital Equity Act
News The NDIA is suing to reinstate the Digital Equity Act Competitive Grant Program, which they...
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Podcasts: Assured’s path to building trust and bridging worlds
Trust is a key factor in building lasting partnerships with tribal communities, according to Joel Ogren, the CEO of Assured Communications.
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Ex-PayPal CEO takes the reins at Verizon
This week, Verizon has announced the appointment of Daniel Schulman, former CEO of PayPal, as company CEO. He is no stranger to Verizon, having also served on the company’s Board for seven years.
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Court rejects Verizon’s appeal over $46.9m data sharing fine
This week, the US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit as rejected Verizon’s appeal to overturn a $46.9m fine issued to it last year for illegally handing customer location data to third parties without consent.
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Prysmian and International Telecom to deliver Hawaiian subsea cable system
Ocean Networks, the Hawaii-based telecom development and service company, has moved a step closer to delivering the Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link (HIFL) by naming Prysmian and International Telecom (IT) as its partners for the new inter-island cable.
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FCC clamps down on ‘foreign adversaries’ in subsea cable rules update
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has moved to tighten subsea cable regulations, adopting rules that both accelerate decision‑making on cable projects and sharply restrict access by ‘foreign adversaries’
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Trump rattles Asian chip market with threat of 100% tariffs
Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100 percent tariffs on imported semiconductors has triggered a major shift across the Asian chip markets, with a distinct divide between firms punished by the measure and those benefiting from exemptions linked to U.S. investment.
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US judge rules Huawei must face charges of fraud and racketeering
This week, a US judge has dismissed a request from Huawei to dismiss the majority of charges brought against it by the US government.
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