The Trump administration will restart the $1.25B Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program in December, complying with a court order, but without using race or ethnicity as criteria for awards, as ruled unconstitutional.
The Trump administration will reinstate the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program and begin accepting applications in December following a court ruling. However, the judge barred allocating funds based on race or ethnicity.
Comcast's second-quarter results revealed strong performance at NBCUniversal, with Peacock achieving profitability for the first time, contrasting with continued broadband customer losses. These diverging trends come as the company prepares to split its media and broadband businesses into separate publicly traded entities within approximately one year.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-0 to eliminate a Biden-era rule that required Internet service providers (ISPs) to itemize all passthrough fees on broadband price labels. The new rule allows ISPs to display aggregate "up to" amounts and provide links, potentially making pricing less transparent for consumers.
Switching broadband, pay TV, energy suppliers, and bank accounts can save hundreds of pounds. Regulators have simplified the process, with Ofcom fining Virgin Media £28m for contract cancellation issues. Ofgem has also streamlined energy switching. The Current Account Switch Service automates transfers for banks.
Switching broadband, TV, energy, and bank accounts can save hundreds of pounds. Regulators have simplified the process, with Ofcom's One Touch Switch for broadband and Ofgem's streamlined system for energy. Banks also offer incentives for switching main current accounts, with the Current Account Switch Service handling transfers automatically.
Switching broadband, pay TV, energy, and bank accounts can save hundreds of pounds. Regulators have simplified the process, with Ofcom fining Virgin Media £28m for hindering contract cancellations. Ofgem has also streamlined energy supplier changes. The Current Account Switch Service automates transfers for banks.
Telstra's recent network failure, mirroring Optus's in 2025, underscores Australia's policy prioritizing competition over essential service reliability. The article argues for a national essential services network (ESN) for resilience.
Telstra's recent network failure, mirroring Optus's 2025 incident, has reignited debate over Australia's telecommunications policy. The article argues that prioritizing competition over essential service reliability, a legacy of 1990s reforms, has led to patchy networks and service failures, including for triple zero calls. A call for a national essential services network (ESN) is made.
United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket completed its final launch for Amazon's Project Kuiper constellation, sending 29 satellites into orbit. This marks a significant milestone as the Atlas V nears the end of its nearly 25-year operational life, with only a few flights remaining, primarily for Boeing's Starliner.
The FCC will vote to remove a rule requiring ISPs to list "passthrough" fees on broadband price labels. This change, supported by ISPs, could make price information harder for consumers to find and understand, potentially worsening "junk fees" and the digital divide.
Comcast plans to split NBCUniversal, Peacock, and Sky from its broadband business, forcing Peacock to operate independently. Despite subscriber growth to 46 million and $2 billion in Q1 2026 revenue, Peacock faces $432 million in losses and trails rivals, raising questions about its standalone viability.
Jio Platforms is preparing for a significant IPO, aiming to expand beyond mobile services into sovereign AI, satellite broadband, and fibre networks. This strategic pivot away from foreign tech and strong subscriber growth positions it as a key player in India's digital future.
Millions of people are eligible for discounted social tariffs on water, phone, and broadband bills, but many are unaware of the available help. These tariffs, designed for those struggling to pay, require customers to contact their supplier and provide benefit details. While water suppliers in England and Wales offer these, gas and electricity providers have alternative support schemes.
SpaceX is set for a record-breaking $1.78tn IPO, offering $75bn in shares. Despite strong investor demand, Morningstar warns of overvaluation, citing a "major disconnect" between market expectations and fundamentals, particularly in its AI business.
Millions of UK households owe billions in utility bills, with many unaware of available support like social tariffs and repayment plans. A watchdog report highlights low awareness among eligible customers for water, energy, and broadband, urging regulators to improve identification and promotion of aid.
China successfully launched 201 satellites into orbit on a Zhuque-2E rocket from the Gobi Desert. The mission included a direct-to-cell test satellite and one from China Mobile, expanding the Qianfan constellation.
Türk Telekom's SEBA-based Netsia BB Suite, a next-generation fiber network solution, won the "Outstanding Multi-Gigabit Fibre Access Innovation" award at NetworkX Awards 2025. The solution, developed with group company Argela, has reached over 1 million homepasses and is recognized for its open-source, cloud-based, vendor-independent architecture, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability.
SpaceX's planned IPO, seeking $75B at a $1.75T valuation, is expected to boost the satellite industry's growth, driven by expansions into direct-to-cell services, space-based solar power, AI computing, and vertical integration with its Terafab AI space computing chip facility.
Broadband subscribers in India can claim compensation for significantly slower speeds than promised. Complaints can be filed with TRAI and consumer courts, requiring proof of subscription, bills, speed tests, and communication with the ISP.
SpaceX reported a $4.9bn loss in 2025 on $18.7bn revenue, with losses widening in Q1 2026. The AI unit is a major cost center. Future plans include Mars colonization, space tourism, and orbital datacenters, while Elon Musk will retain 85% voting control.
SpaceX is asking the FCC to end a $4.5 billion fund for rural broadband, arguing its Starlink service has already solved the connectivity gap with competitive speeds and rates, making legacy support programs redundant.
This week's Rocket Report covers the development of Space-Based Interceptors for the Pentagon, Virgin Galactic's progress on Delta-class ships, and a busy launch schedule featuring SpaceX, ULA, and Arianespace.
Comcast beat Wall Street expectations for Q1 with revenue of $31.46B and EPS of 79 cents, driven by NBC's 'Legendary February' sports slate (Super Bowl, Olympics, NBA All-Star) and improved broadband customer losses (65K vs 183K last year). The company added 435K mobile lines and Peacock grew to 46M subscribers.
