The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) announced that a landmark broadband infrastructure project in a remote subdivision in Chaves County (NM) is complete, providing high-speed internet to 52 rural homes in the Cherry Decker subdivision near the community of Hagerman. With the project completed, these residents can now sign up for high-speed internet service.
The Federal Communications Commission granted SpaceX a major authorization to advance its second-generation Starlink satellite system, marking a significant milestone in global broadband connectivity. Under this grant, SpaceX is authorized to construct, deploy, and operate an additional 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites, bringing the total to 15,000 satellites worldwide. This expansion will enable SpaceX to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet service globally, including enhanced mobile and supplemental coverage from space.
Analysis of the Federal Communications Commission’s Urban Rate Survey data from 2020 to 2025 shows that:
President Trump's embrace of artificial intelligence (AI) could be a political gift to Democrats. Instead, it's exposing a major split in the party. As the tech industry aligns with the White House, Democrats are weighing whether to lean into a populist message aimed at protecting workers, challenging tech billionaires and pushing back on data centers—or embrace a more innovation-friendly approach. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is facing backlash in a letter from advocacy groups that say the leaders of a new House Democratic AI policy commission have deep ties to Big Tech.
Charter Communications launched its Spectrum services for 20,110 homes and businesses in North Carolina. The builds, which were announced over the last few weeks, received federal grant funding via the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund and/or the American Rescue Plan and are associated with Charter's multi-state, $7 billion buildout in rural communities.
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