August 19, 2025

August 19, 2025

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The quiet response to the Microsoft hacks

Federal agencies and key congressional committees are responding to recent exploits that took advantage of two major vulnerabilities in Microsoft products — even if they are staying mostly quiet. Read More

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Will FWA Run Out of Gas?

You probably haven’t noticed, but the press is no longer full of articles claiming that FWA cellular broadband is a poor broadband choice for customers. Read More

SpaceX Slams Virginia for Overlooking Starlink in State’s Broadband Funding

SpaceX is calling on Virginia to revise its BEAD funding proposal and urging the Commerce Department to intervene and reject the state’s plan. Read More

NTIA-commissioned reports examine the role of radiofrequency receivers in improving spectrum efficiency

NTIA commissioned MITRE to prepare two comprehensive reports and recommend best practices on receiver design and performance, in recognition of its critical role in spectrum management. Read More

Rural Carrier Groups Tell FCC Their Members Need More USF Support

Rural wireless trade groups are asking the FCC to consider subsidizing operational costs for rural carriers with fewer than two million subscribers. The request would be for those small carriers serving high-cost areas in which they are the only mobile wireless provider. Read More

CISA and Partners Release Asset Inventory Guidance for Operational Technology Owners and Operators

CISA, along with the National Security Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Environmental Protection Agency, and several international partners, released comprehensive guidance to help operational technology (OT) owners and operators across all critical infrastructure sectors create and maintain OT asset inventories and supplemental taxonomies. Read More

For Us, by Us: Blue Ridge Broadband Alliance Ignites Digital Opportunity in Western North Carolina

When you think of Western North Carolina (WNC), you probably think about the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains, tubing down the French Broad River, boating on Lake Lure, or having a drink in one of Asheville’s many famous breweries. Read More

A Glimpse at the Future of Space-Based Solar Power

As electric cooperatives look ahead to the future of energy infrastructure, a new and unexpected frontier is emerging. Read More

AI and the FCC

In July, the White House released Winning the Race, America’s AI Plan, that described the administration’s view of the role that government will have in the future of AI. Read More

Sixth Circuit Upholds FCC Data Breach Notification Rules

On August 13, the Sixth Circuit affirmed the ability of the Federal Communications Commission to issue data breach reporting requirements under Section 201(b) of the Communications Act. Read More

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