Task force asks Congress to modernize USF, keep its funding structure

<p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com/task-force-asks-congress-to-modernize-usf-keep-its-funding-structure/">Task force asks Congress to modernize USF, keep its funding structure</a></p> <p>A&#160;task force of former regulators and&#160;industry, education, and healthcare&#160;leaders recently released a framework urging&#160;Congress to modernize the Universal&#160;Service Fund (USF) while preserving the&#160;funding structure that has supported it&#160;for nearly three decades. The report is titled,&#160;“Moving Toward Opportunity for All: The&#160;Future of Universal Service Reform.” The group&#160;was convened by Keep Our Communities&#160;Connected and the Schools,&#160;Health and [&#8230;]</p> <p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com">Telecompetitor</a></p>

2026/8/22
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SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile eye $6B in satellite spectrum: Bloomberg

<p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com/spacex-and-ast-spacemobile-eye-6b-in-satellite-spectrum-bloomberg/">SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile eye $6B in satellite spectrum: Bloomberg</a></p> <p>SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile are among the companies interested in acquiring a block of spectrum useful for delivering wireless phone service directly from satellites, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the discussions. Grain Management, a Washington-based technology and communications investment firm, holds the licenses. The 800 MHz licenses became available after Grain Management completed a [&#8230;]</p> <p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com">Telecompetitor</a></p>

2026/8/22
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Americans will pay for additional security, and Optimum is planning on it

<p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com/americans-will-pay-for-additional-security-and-optimum-is-planning-on-it/">Americans will pay for additional security, and Optimum is planning on it</a></p> <p>Nearly two-thirds (66%) of Americans would pay more for a higher level of security to help protect their devices and personal information, according to a new survey conducted on behalf of Optimum Communications. Based on their findings, the company is introducing a new security plan for connected devices. Two-thirds of respondents to the Optimum survey [&#8230;]</p> <p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com">Telecompetitor</a></p>

2026/8/22
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Charter and Cox complete merger

<p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com/charter-and-cox-complete-merger/">Charter and Cox complete merger</a></p> <p>August 20, 2026 &#8211; Stamford, CT – Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (along with its subsidiaries, “Charter”) today announced that it has completed its previously announced transaction with Cox Communications (“Cox”) and the acquisition of Liberty Broadband Corporation (“Liberty Broadband”). These transformative transactions create the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest [&#8230;]</p> <p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com">Telecompetitor</a></p>

2026/8/21
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Pilot Fiber completes acquisition of Extenet Systems’ enterprise fiber business

<p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com/pilot-fiber-completes-acquisition-of-extenet-systems-enterprise-fiber-business/">Pilot Fiber completes acquisition of Extenet Systems&#8217; enterprise fiber business</a></p> <p>Aug 17, 2026  &#8212; NEW YORK&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Pilot Fiber, an enterprise connectivity provider in the New York metro area, announced today it has completed its acquisition of the enterprise fiber business of Extenet Systems, LLC, effective August 15, 2026. The acquired network, including the former Hudson Fiber Network and Axiom Fiber Network assets, now operates under Pilot’s [&#8230;]</p> <p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com">Telecompetitor</a></p>

2026/8/21
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Sparklight Business announces unified cloud platform

<p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com/sparklight-business-announces-unified-cloud-platform/">Sparklight Business announces unified cloud platform</a></p> <p>Sparklight Business announced a scalable cloud platform designed to help with communications, improve collaboration, and stay reliably connected from most locations. Branded as Sparklight Unified Communications, the platform combines business calling, SMS messaging, video meetings, and collaboration tools in the cloud, which the company says enables seamless connections from multiple locations. Among the platform’s features [&#8230;]</p> <p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com">Telecompetitor</a></p>

2026/8/21
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Vero Broadband to acquire MontanaSky

<p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com/vero-broadband-to-acquire-montanasky/">Vero Broadband to acquire MontanaSky</a></p> <p>In a deal that impacts broadband in northwest Montana, Vero Broadband, LLC (doing business as Vero Fiber) and Montana Sky Networks Inc. (d.b.a. MontanaSky) have signed a definitive agreement to merge.&#160; The companies’ announcement said that the transaction has been executed by both companies and is expected to close following receipt of customary regulatory approvals [&#8230;]</p> <p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com">Telecompetitor</a></p>

2026/8/20
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AI is the problem and the solution to better home internet: Interview

<p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com/ai-is-the-problem-and-the-solution-to-better-home-internet-interview/">AI is the problem and the solution to better home internet: Interview</a></p> <p>AI is beginning to change what home internet connections are asked to do, and it is doing so from two directions at once. That was a central theme when Telecompetitor spoke with Plume Chief Business Officer Dave Wechsler, whose company works with broadband providers on in-home Wi-Fi performance. Wechsler said the industry has long sold [&#8230;]</p> <p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com">Telecompetitor</a></p>

2026/8/19
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USTelecom CEO predicts midterm elections may bring broadband permitting progress

<p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com/ustelecom-ceo-predicts-midterm-elections-may-bring-broadband-permitting-progress/">USTelecom CEO predicts midterm elections may bring broadband permitting progress</a></p> <p>In the opening session of the BroadbandMT conference in Missoula, Montana this week, USTelecom–The Broadband Association CEO Jonathan Spalter predicted that swifter progress will be made on federal policy regarding broadband deployment — particularly permitting — if the upcoming midterm elections see one of the houses of Congress (the Senate or the House of Representatives) [&#8230;]</p> <p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com">Telecompetitor</a></p>

2026/8/19
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California approves almost $32M for broadband, digital skills, and free internet

<p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com/california-approves-almost-32m-for-broadband-digital-skills-and-free-internet/">California approves almost $32M for broadband, digital skills, and free internet</a></p> <p>The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced the approval of almost $32 million in broadband grants to be made through the California Advanced Services Fund (CASF).&#160; Announced late last week, the funding will be used in four counties to expand high-speed internet access, provide free broadband to affordable housing residents and offer digital skills. The [&#8230;]</p> <p><a href="https://www.telecompetitor.com">Telecompetitor</a></p>

2026/8/19
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