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Microsoft wants to build the infrastructure behind the AI internet
The company believes its 51-year history, focused mostly on enterprise solutions, established the trust and scale necessary to build the foundational layers of the agentic web
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Assistant Secretary Roth Statement on House Passage of FirstNet Reauthorization Legislation
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth released a statement following the bipartisan passage of H.R.7386 - First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026
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States can—and should—regulate AI in criminal justice
AI is shaping how we are surveilled, arrested, charged, and sentenced as companies promise tools will improve safety and fairness
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Assessing the state of AI adoption across the federal government
The past three administrations have made adoption of AI within the federal government a priority, yet clear bottlenecks remain
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North America Ranks Among World’s Most Expensive Regions for Broadband
U.S. broadband costs remain high compared to similar Western economies
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Measuring the Direct-to-Device Marketplace: 2026
The D2D industry, still in its infancy, is showing steady progress
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UTOPIA Fiber’s 2025 Year In Review
UTOPIA Fiber builds on Utah momentum in 2025, completing partnership early and adding over 1 million feet of network
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States Reconsider Data Center Tax Incentives
Bills in 28 states seek to scale back or modify existing incentive programs
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Illinois Takes Major Steps To Improve Broadband Affordability, Cooperative Expansion
Bill would amend the state’s Utilities Act to require that large private telecommunications providers in the state provide affordable, fast broadband access to low-income state residents
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States Map Out Plans for $50 Billion Rural Health Program
An early strategy in North Carolina centers on community-led networks
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The kids still aren't AI-right
For 70 years, a bachelor's degree was the most reliable on-ramp to a stable career, but not anymore
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Microsoft partners with construction unions on AI boom
AI infrastructure and data centers are expected to create new jobs, and companies are partnering with unions to ensure the workforce is ready
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OpenAI-Anthropic enterprise rivalry heats up
The outcome of this fight could determine which company hits the public markets with momentum, and which has to explain to investors why it's losing ground
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Rep Blake Moore Introduces Bill to Ban Artificial Intelligence Chatbots in Children's Toys
Act would ban the manufacturing, importation, sale, or distribution of any children’s toy or childcare article that incorporates an artificial intelligence chatbot
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Opensignal: Can Starlink make the grade as a BEAD provider?
While Starlink might offer ‘good enough’ access to unserved locations, it is not currently a scalable solution for digital inclusion in more urban areas
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Mission Telecom offers mobile hotspot
The Mission Telecom announcement said the hotspot allows users to benefit from high-speed connectivity, enhanced security, and cloud-based device management
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California Accuses Amazon of Price Fixing in Legal Filing
California claims Amazon pressured brands to ask competing retailers to raise prices on certain products.
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Rep. Houchin Celebrates House Passage of Rural Broadband Protection Act, Bill Headed to President's Desk
The legislation now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law.
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House Passes FirstNet Reauthorization Bill
The House passed legislation to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority.
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