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[NEW:]Evan Feinman has left the BEAD program, cautioning that prioritizing satellites could lead to significantly adverse consequences.

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The $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program is at a crossroads following the departure of its director, Evan Feinman. In a farewell email to staff (available below), Feinman issued a stark warning that proposed shifts in the program’s direction—moving away from fiber broadband infrastructure in favor of satellite-based alternatives—could result in “deeply … Read more

[NEW:]Verizon launches an AI assistant tailored for small businesses.

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Verizon said that the AI assistant solution’s use of gen AI delivers instant responses to common customer inquiries. Verizon this week introduced Verizon Business Assistant, a new text messaging solution that leverages AI to help small businesses automate customer interactions and improve engagement. The telco said that the use of generative AI (gen AI) delivers … Read more

[NEW:]Five reasons AI data centers require massive amounts of power

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AI data centers must support intensive workloads such as deep learning, large-scale data analytics as well as real-time decision-making Artificial intelligence (AI) data centers are the backbone of modern machine learning and computational advancements. However, one of the biggest challenges these AI data centers face is the enormous power consumption they require. Unlike traditional data … Read more

[NEW:]Overview of AI infrastructure developments from xAI, Oracle, Core Scientific, among others.

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In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector xAI expands Memphis presence with major property acquisition Elon Musk’s xAI has acquired a one-million-square-foot property in Southwest Memphis. This expansion follows the December 2024 announcement of its Colossus supercomputer growth and new industry partnerships. The … Read more

[NEW:]LG Uplus reveals its plans and aspirations for the future of 6G technology.

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LG Uplus presented its 6G development strategy under the so-called S.I.X. (Sustainability, Intelligence, eXpansion) framework Korean carrier LG Uplus shared its approach to future 6G network development and key focus areas at the 3GPP 6G Workshop, held earlier this month in Incheon, South Korea. The 3GPP 6G Workshop is an industry event organized by the … Read more

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Commissioner Geoffrey Starks to resign Federal Communications Commissioner Geoffrey Starks said Tuesday that he will be resigning from his position at the regulatory agency. “Today I sent a letter to the President and Leader Schumer indicating that I intend to resign my seat as a Commissioner this spring,” Starks said in a statement. “Serving the … Read more

[NEW:]’The excitement of being pursued’ – Nokia reestablishes direct ‘oversight’ over its private 5G initiatives.

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It says something about the sense of opportunity in the private 5G space, perhaps, that Nokia, the most restless and innovative agitator-brand in the vendor market, can post a record quarter (“double-digit growth, globally”) and extend its lead at the top, and yet still be frustrated it is not going faster. Which is the standard … Read more

[NEW:]Google Cloud enhances its cloud security by acquiring Wiz for $32 million.

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The acquisition aligns with Google Cloud’s strategy to enhance protection against the rising tide of cyber threats Google Cloud is acquiring cloud security firm Wiz for $32 million, in a move the tech giant said will expand its cybersecurity offerings for businesses and governments. The acquisition aligns with Google Cloud’s strategy to enhance protection against … Read more