Christopher Mitchell, of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, explains why New Mexico's replacement to the FCC's Affordable Connectivty Program is laudable, but not a long-term solution.
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick looks on after President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Feb. 24, 2026. (Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images)
The NTIA will delay issuing guidance on how states can spend nondeployment broadband funding after the agency gathered feedback on how best to use the remaining $21…
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr speaks at a news conference following an FCC meeting at FCC headquarters on Feb. 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images)
A cohort of advocacy groups claim that changes the FCC is proposing to its Lifeline program will make it more difficult for low-income people to enroll in…
A mapping platform in Maryland that ingests infrastructure data from across agencies is helping the state spot internet coverage gaps and make smarter investments.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is advising states against granting the internet service provider Starlink special exemptions to a federal broadband program.
In a letter to state broadband offices, SpaceX claimed that federal broadband funding requirements make things difficult for satellite providers, like its Starlink service.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick looks on during remarks to the press at the end of an EU Foreign Affairs Council about Trade in Brussels on Nov. 24, 2025. (Nicolas Tucat / AFP)
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick looks on during remarks to the press at the end of an EU Foreign Affairs Council about Trade in Brussels on Nov. 24, 2025. (Nicolas Tucat / AFP)
A letter signed by 164 state legislators urges the Commerce Department to release the full amount of funds states were set to receive through the BEAD program.