FCC Proposes Ban on Pre‑2024 Chinese Tech
ICYMI: @FCC on Friday proposed barring Chinese tech on the Covered List added in 2024 or earlier https://t.co/SObMOT0jXm
Broadband Policy Shifts Accelerate Amid Satellite Expansion
■ @GovWaste analyst Alec Mena: Abolish @USDA RuralUtilitiesService (RUS) ■ @CWAUnion Rallies Members to Support Title II for VoIP ■ @NCTAitv Says as Mobile Prices Drop, Users Buy More ■ @Amazonleo Adds 29 Satellites to LEO Constellation ■ Shocker: House Democrats Actually...
House Democrats Praise Tech-Neutral BEAD, Overlook Biden Credit
19 House Democrats sent a March 27 letter to @ArielleRothNTIA highly critical of BEAD contract changes sought by @SpaceX & @Starlink with state subgrantees. Still, here’s one nugget that deserved better coverage. The House Dems said, “The current administration appropriately...
Bill C‑22 Allows Warrantless Confirmation of Service Demands
The first of a series on what's in Bill C-22, Canada's new #LawfulAccess bill. A close look at the warrantless "Confirmation of Service Demand" in Part 1 of the bill, new on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/gMno2l6QfOY
Verizon Users Face Repeated Drops in Savannah
What is wrong with @Verizon in Savannah, GA? I am constantly getting kicked off the mobile network here. I have tried different devices. I hope the right person looks into this and fixes it because it’s really annoying. I did...
Regional SIM/eSIM ID Rules: Quick Guide
SIM / eSIM Norms by Region High-level expectations for ID requirements and the easiest approach by region. 👉 https://t.co/O1V6kEwoXa #solotravel #solotraveler #solotraveling #travelingsolo #travelingalone #travel
Ericsson Partners for Energy‑efficient AI and Neuromorphic 6G
Fascinating annoucement from @ericsson about a collaboration with Forschungszentrum Jülich for more energy-efficient #AI and #neuromorphic techniques for #6G. https://t.co/9zhkAqaa5d
Tom Brady Claims He Had Starlink Before Starlink
“What is my quarterback internet speed? Fast as shit. I was Starlink before @Starlink.” — @TomBrady | @elonmusk https://t.co/bMJRr2tprj
Internet Eliminates Blind Spots, Connects Everywhere Instantly
One of the greatest achievements of the modern age and hardly a peep... provides no blind spot internet and comms to anywhere on the planet...
TRAI Orders Jio to Halt Discriminatory Tariffs by April
make thunail 1:1 ratio The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a directive on March 24, 2026, ordering Reliance Jio to end certain "discriminatory" and "non-transparent" tariff practices by April 14, 2026.
V2mini Boosts Capacity, Scaling Cuts Starlink Costs
The current V2mini sats have usable capacity for ~2000 customers globally (with a BH provisioning rate of ~2.5Mbps) & the V1 sats had ~1/4 of that capacity. Starlink's business model worked out because costs (of satellites, launch & terminals) fell...
Cisco Warns AI-Driven Wi‑Fi Security Risks and Talent Gaps
. @Cisco report flags #AI wireless security risks, talent shortages #wifi #spectrum 🖇️https://t.co/9tt8i7caO5 🖇️ https://t.co/bqI75Tbe4s
Airline Wi‑Fi Sucks; Demand Starlink on Every Flight
I hate airplane WiFi. We need Starlink included on every plane ASAP. Spotty internet really messes up the email follow up, Claude creation flow and is extremely frustrating.
DC Lawyers Claim FCC Can Still Change 39% Cap
There are lawyers in DC making $1600 an hour who argue before the @FCC and the DC Circuit that this language was structured in a way to preserve the FCC’s ability to alter the 39% cap. The current FCC Chairman...
1973: Marty Cooper Makes First Ever Mobile Call
#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 3, 1973. Dr Marty Cooper from Motorola made the first mobile phone call to his competitor at AT and T. (Bloomberg Business) #Mobile #Technology https://t.co/cZjwZUT6Q6
Debate Over 39% Cap: Statute or FCC Rule?
But that's a highly controversial issue -- with some insisting the 39% cap is statutory and only Congress can change it. Meanwhile, @NXSTMediaGroup and many more say the 39% cap is an @FCC rule that the agency is free to...
HP Go 5G's “Unlimited” Data Comes With Hidden Limits
HP Go 5G provides “unlimited” data under restrictive terms, with prepaid plans, throttling, and limited international access. https://t.co/IS12m0RpxH
FCC Cracks Down on Foreign Bank Impersonation Scams
FCC Acts to Protect U.S. Consumers from Bank Impersonation Scams Linked to Suspicious Foreign Call Traffic https://t.co/4LNmknNXR0
Northwestel Secures Multi-Year Telesat Lightspeed Deal for Rural Broadband
Canada's @northwestel signs multi-year contract for @Telesat Lightspeed capacity, part of Telesat's CAD 600M ($432M) capacity pool agreement w/ Canada government to reduce costs for rural broadband access. Northwestel coverage map: https://t.co/ITYDkWqUS1
Starlink's $35 Fee Challenges Broadband Affordability Goals
Question for @elonmusk: How do you expect state broadband affordability laws and the federal $42.45 billion BEAD program to succeed if you keep charging $35 for a monthly a @Starlink plan? https://t.co/NqXTOLBbYQ
Just 19% Use Modern Wi‑Fi; Legacy Hinders AI Scaling
"Our research shows that only 19% of organizations are running the latest Wi-Fi generations, and those stuck on legacy systems struggle to scale AI workloads and meet the performance, capacity, and reliability demands of modern, device-dense environments." https://t.co/wlCL1AVkVR
US Home Internet Splits Into Four Converging Terrains
Fiber castles, cable forts, FWA camps and satellite warbands: The US home Internet competitive landscape is fragmenting into four distinct territorial formations, and these formations are reshaping wireless competition through convergence. @Light_Reading https://t.co/HqShaYMenU
Wireless Capital Intensity to Fall to 11% by 2029
"Wireless capital intensity is projected to approach 11 percent in 2029, down seven percentage points from the 5G peak." via @StefanPongratz https://t.co/Jc4QCoS7R7
T‑Mobile Absorbs Netflix Price Hike for Customers
Thank you, @TMobile .. The Un-carrier does a solid for consumers by eating @Netflix new price hike $TMUS https://t.co/xZ2y5ROZRl
Amazon Targets Globalstar Amid Apple Stake Complications
Macro: LEO consolidation accelerates as Amazon eyes Globalstar (GSAT +12%). Key: Apple’s 20% stake complicates talks; SpaceX competitive pressure. Risk: deal uncertainty, regulatory review. Trade: buy on confirmed deal. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
FirstNet Pushes AST Beta Launch to Later This Year
FirstNet announces that AST beta service is delayed to "later this year" instead of "the first half" of 2026 as they indicated in December. Hardly a surprise given the lack of satellites... https://t.co/6YGSWKm4sN
DWDM Multiplies Fiber Capacity, Accelerating Data Center Speeds
Dense wavelength division multiplexing can transmit multiple optical signals over a single fiber, greatly speeding up information transfer in data centers. https://spectrum.ieee.org/ai-data-centers-dwdm-optics
FCC Rules May Stall U.S. Shift to Newer Wi‑Fi
Rroughly 28% of all Speedtest samples in the U.S. ran over Wi-Fi 5, and around 7% used Wi-Fi 4 or older. Additional FCC rules affecting router vendors could potentially slow U.S. adoption of newer Wi-Fi technologies. MORE: https://t.co/UBgJUHlay2 https://t.co/Nog9KRnqDa
SuperMobile Powers Secure, High‑performance Work Off‑site
The most effective teams today don’t sit at desks - they operate in the field, on-site, and on the move. SuperMobile supports performance and security where work actually happens, helping enterprises stay responsive even where traditional cell towers don’t reach. Learn more:...
Starlink Lets Passengers Call on Flights, Ending Excuse
ts Time To Let Passengers Make Calls On Planes — Starlink Ends The Old Excuse - View from the Wing https://t.co/MU0lR5fhYP
Speedtest Rankings Reveal FCC‑Impacted Top 10 Router Vendors
MY LATEST Speedtest data helps highlight the Wi-Fi router vendors that will be most directly affected by the FCC's new rules. Here is a list of the top 10 Wi-Fi router vendors in the U.S. from January 2025 to March 2026,...
SpaceX Rumored to Acquire Globalstar at SatShow 2026
"Rumors that SpaceX will buy GlobalStar were the buzz at SatShow 2026 last week." https://t.co/YuUnHqkpoE “I think everyone’s convinced that there will be a sale of Globalstar,” @TMFAssociates , founder of the satellite research firm TMF Associates, told @malleven33
From 1G to 5G: The Road to 6G
Let Mallik Tatipamula and Vint Cerf take you on the journey of our mobile devices from 1G to 5G, and see what's coming with 6G in the near future: https://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom-history-1g-to-6g
Russia Bans Apple ID Payments to Curb VPN Use
Russia's Ministry of Digital Development has ordered mobile operators to disable Apple ID payments in a bid to make accessing VPNs harder. https://t.co/oKO2qFNeHk
FCC Competition Cuts Prices with AT&T 1Gb Converged Plans
Conclusion: @FCC competition policy is driving communications service prices down -- make that way down -- as shown by @ATT new converged mobile-1 Gig home Internet plans. These OneConnect offers are flexible, save a ton of money each month, and...
WRC27 Revisits GEO‑LEO Power Limits After 30 Years
At @ITU #WRC27, prepare for Round 2 of GEO v LEO fight over power limits (EPFDs) on LEOs 30 yrs ago to protect GEOs. WRC23 agreed to studies to assess of tech advances allow relaxing them. @Viasat @telesat @SES_Satellites...
AA Free WiFi Too Slow for Business Travelers
Not impressed with the speed of American Airlines free WiFi. When I had to pay it was much faster. Pages are very slow loading. Not good for business travelers who need to work.
Delta's 2028 Wi‑Fi Upgrade Leaves United Ahead Now
Delta Air Lines is bringing faster, satellite-powered Wi-Fi to its planes via Amazon’s Leo network — but with the rollout not starting until 2028, United Airlines remains the better bet for high-speed connectivity right now. https://t.co/zAi3emQRin
FCC Router Ban Threatens 11.2 Million Movers' Connectivity
.@FCC router ban kills switching. All routers are effectively banned. 11.2 million movers face a connection crisis. 🚨📉 #Telecom #Policy
Team Builds New Fiber Internet in West Texas
Daegan and his team are splicing fiber and building out new Internet connections in West Texas. Great to visit with them today. #CarrTrip https://t.co/lWioPz0mg6
Grain Management May Open 800 MHz for Satellite D2D
Grain Management could make its 800 MHz available for satellite direct-to-device (D2D) operations. More: https://t.co/Nz0c3qdLvB
FCC Router Ban Eliminates Consumer Choice, Ignores Supply Chain Realities
.@FCC just killed consumer choice with their new router ban. This policy ignores supply chain reality and locks customers in. 🚨📉
Trump's Build America Boosts West Texas Connectivity
President Trump and the FCC’s Build America Agenda are delivering results. Hayden and his crew are expanding connectivity across West Texas — from fiber to fixed wireless and satellite. Great to see these builds underway. #CarrTrip https://t.co/fH8mu4D02M
Airlines Turning Into ISPs: United’s Starlink Strategy
Starbucks was a very successful ISP (disguised as a commodity coffee shop pre-5G). Next up is United with Starlink (a flying-ISP disguiesed as a commodity airline). Selling people connectivity where they otherwise have none is a very good business.
Edge Hype Overrated: Telcos Aren't Ready for Real-World Inference
Rolling my eyes at the EdgeWash nonsense from @opennebula panellist at @BERECeuropaeu event “Telcos in a unique position” to make edge inference happen. Not in the real world, no
6G ISAC Sensing and Regulation Highlighted at BEREC Workshop
I’m at the @BERECeuropaeu stakeholder workshop. I’ll do a full write up on LI But this is cool - @6G_SNS presentation has a slide on a topic I’ve been mentioning myself for a while: 6G #ISAC sensing & regulation https://t.co/c5fLmf7HIP
FCC Router Ban Will Cripple U.S. Connectivity and Supply Chain
.@FCC 's new router ban is a policy failure that will strangle connectivity. 🚫🇺🇸 We haven't built routers here in 24 years. This doesn't secure the network; it breaks the supply chain entirely. 🧵
FCC Build America Agenda Spurs New Broadband Builds
Good morning from beautiful West Texas ! The FCC’s Build America Agenda is helping providers unleash new Internet infrastructure builds in communities across the country. Look forward to visiting with some broadband builders today. #CarrTrip https://t.co/ej3obpVY2j
United's Wi‑Fi Launch Beats Delta's Amazon Choice
Delta Chose Amazon Over Starlink For Wi-Fi — But United’s Rollout Will Be Done Before This Starts - View from the Wing https://t.co/Axxau08JDi
PSTN: Century‑Old Backbone Now Facing Modern Limits
📞 Communications Then and Now (Part 1) The Foundation: PSTN Before cloud platforms, VoIP, and real-time collaboration tools, there was PSTN, the Public Switched Telephone Network. It may sound outdated, but PSTN is the backbone of global voice communication. For over a century,...
