The FCC's NPRM on the future of the USF high-cost program didn’t see wholesale changes sought by Elon Musk's SpaceX questioning the continuing need for the program (see 2605150035), but it was tweaked to mention satellite competition more prominently. The final NPRM also saw the addition of more than two dozen questions not in the draft.

Pressure on sports leagues over games being streamed behind paywalls is likely to continue, even after upcoming contract negotiations with the NFL are complete, said Katie Van Dyck, a senior legal fellow for the American Economic Liberties Project, during an online Q&A hosted Tuesday by the Capitol Forum.

Two consumer advocacy groups urged the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) last week to approve the $34.5 billion Charter/Cox merger after the companies agreed to settlements to ensure that the deal improves broadband connectivity and affordability in the state. The transaction, which would make Charter the largest ISP and cable provider in the nation, has already gotten sign-off from the FCC, New York and Connecticut, leaving CPUC approval as the last step before it can be completed (see 2602270061, 2603190044 and 2603030064).