Jeff Baumgartner

. @ATT filed a suit with a California court and an application with the FCC that aim to spark the operator's shutdown of copper networks and services in the Golden State and expand on similar initiatives underway in 20 other states. @Light_Reading lightreading.com/regulatory-pol…

DOCSIS 4.0 cable modems powered by @maxlinear_inc 's Puma 8 and @Broadcom 's new 'unified' chip have received 'verified for interoperability' approval from @CableLabs , meaning they can run on existing DOCSIS 3.1 networks. @Light_Reading lightreading.com/cable-technolo…

EPB's Katie Espeseth talked about the muni's early foray into 1-Gig, noting that the company now has a 70% share of the broadband market in Chattanooga #FC26

Citing increased operator spending, @Vecima_Networks now expects 2026 revenues to rise 22.5% to 30%. Expanding on its first vCMTS deal with Cox in the US, Vecima is also seeing vCMTS trial activity perk up in Europe. @Light_Reading

The @fiberbroadband Association has published an economic and structural framework for HFC-to-FTTP upgrades and migrations, viewing them as a 'strategic imperative' for cable ops. #FC26 @Light_Reading lightreading.com/fttx/fiber-bro…

Convergence ARPU, which focuses on the home broadband-mobile combo, provides a fairer assessment of Charter's growth potential, says CEO Chris Winfrey. @Light_Reading lightreading.com/cable-technolo…

@tonymrarcher1 @mikeddano I don't think that's gonna happen

@mikeddano @thebauminator What do you think of them eventually buying starlink and x and xai?

"Wireless is 'our number one priority as we push forward,' says Steve Croney, the new CEO of Comcast's Connectivity & Platforms unit." via @thebauminator lightreading.com/cable-technolo…

. @EchoStar is mulling its next move after the FCC OK'd spectrum sales to @ATT and @ SpaceX with a $2.5B escrow condition, but New Street Research's Blair Levin says it's unlikely EchoStar will contest the decision. @Light_Reading lightreading.com/regulatory-pol…

. @comcast is urging the @FCC to step in amid claims that Appalachian Power Company is violating a first-of-its-kind order related to how much cost the operator must bear for certain pole replacements. @Light_Reading lightreading.com/cable-technolo…

. @EchoStar lost another batch of pay-TV subs amid much slower Boost subscriber gains in Q1. The company also reiterated that its financial future hinges on multi-billion-dollar spectrum sales to AT&T and SpaceX. @Light_Reading lightreading.com/5g/echostar-sh…

. @optimum (formerly Altice USA) lost more bb subs than expected in Q1 alongside a solid gain in mobile lines. Meanwhile, Optimum is still trying to break down a massive debt wall that includes $6.2 billion due next year. @Light_Reading lightreading.com/broadband/opti…

Speaking at this week's @WIAorg Connect(X) event, top tower execs believe that fresh spectrum for 6G, the rise of AI and a renaissance at the edge will lay the foundation for a profitable future. @Light_Reading lightreading.com/6g/tower-compa…

Marking a $2.7 billion investment that will aid a broader convergence strategy, @TMobile has formed JVs with Oak Hill Capital and Wren House to acquire @GoNetspeed , @GreenlightFiber and @i3Broadband . @Light_Reading lightreading.com/broadband/t-mo…

Charter's and Comcast's shares took a beating on what one analyst called 'Bloody Friday.' While the size of the sell-off might not have been warranted, it is fueling speculation about M&A and further cable sector consolidation. @Light_Reading lightreading.com/cable-technolo…

As Verizon expands on its convergence strategy, there will be a mix-shift to fiber over FWA, says CEO Dan Schulman. @Verizon , he added, will look to accelerate the expansion of its fiber footprint via partnerships & potential M&A. @Light_Reading lightreading.com/broadband/veri…

'We'd like to acquire more cable assets if can be done at an appropriate price [and] conditions,' said Charter CEO Chris Winfrey. Meanwhile, Charter shares are slumping amid disappointing Q1 results. @Light_Reading lightreading.com/cable-technolo…

In the wake of market trials, Midco has introduced unlimited and by-the-Gig mobile plans in all markets. Midco Mobile, which rides the @ATT network, was developed with MVNE partner @telgoo5. lightreading.com/5g/midco-revea…

Charter's Chris Winfrey: Charter-Cox deal has received fed and state approvals save for California. Working with CPUC toward a summer close.

. @comcast shed a better-than-expected 65K resi broadband subs alongside a record gain of 435K mobile lines in Q1 amid pivot to new pricing and packaging and free line offers. Challenge ahead is converting free mobile lines to paid | @Light_Reading lightreading.com/cable-technolo…

Alongside @EchoStar 's sales of spectrum to @SpaceX , EchoStar is now testing @Starlink sales in 400-plus Boost Mobile stores, and Dish-owned OnTech Smart Services has been offering professional installs of Starlink since late 2025. @Light_Reading lightreading.com/satellite/how-…