Arielle Roth was nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, NTIA oversees the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, which provides $42.45 billion to expand high-speed internet access across the U.S. and its territories.
Reports and Coverage
Sudhir Chaturvedi to Lead NTT DATA’s Global Growth and North America Business
NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, has officially appointed Sudhir Chaturvedi as Global Chief Growth Officer and North America Chief Executive Officer.
Peru and RedCLARA Partner to Enhance Digital Innovation and Global Connectivity
Peru’s Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) and RedCLARA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the digital ecosystem and encourage innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean.
FCC Withdraws Bulk Billing Ban
The Federal Communications Commission has withdrawn its notice of proposed rulemaking for a potential ban on bulk billing agreements for broadband services in housing.
DOJ Lawsuit to Block HPE - Juniper Deal
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to block Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s deal to acquire Juniper Networks, a nod to the networking status quo that boosts market leader Cisco and “weakens” competition in the networking market.
Celebrating Connectivity: Crowdsourced Awards by Weplan Analytics
In an era where seamless communication drives how we live, work, and innovate, recognizing achievements in telecommunications is essential for advancing progress. The Crowdsourced Awards by Weplan Analytics is a prestigious annual recognition that honors the industry’s top-performing connectivity companies and services.
What Impact Will Nuclear Energy Have on Data Center Operations?
TerraPower, a nuclear innovation company, and Sabey Data Centers (SDC), a leading data center developer, owner and operator, announced a memorandum of understanding to develop a strategic collaboration agreement. This initiative aims to leverage advanced nuclear Natrium plants into SDC’s current and future data center operations.
Private 5G Networks Redefine Connectivity in 2025
Analysts are optimistic that 2025 is the year that private wireless moves from the margins of the industry to the mainstream, alongside mobility, fixed-wireless, cloud and broadband.
PTC Chairman Bill Barney Describes Shifts in Digital Infrastructure
Bill Barney, the chairman of PTC, was onstage at PTC to discuss where the infrastructure market stands. “When you think about the next 25 years, you have to think about the last five,” he began.
5G Monetization Trends Shaping Telecom
By mid-2024, North America continued to dominate the global 5G landscape, with 5G accounting for over 55% of connections in the region. This rapid adoption underscores 5G's critical role in driving GDP growth and enabling transformative applications.