permitting

America’s AI future depends on fiber, permitting reform, execs tell Congress

AI is putting America’s broadband backbone to the test, and telecom execs say fiber — plus faster permitting — is the only way to keep the country’s innovation economy from falling behind.

Diana Goovaerts Jul 30, 2026 4:59pm

US government capitol building Washington DC

Is permitting reform streamlining or steamrolling?

Apr 17, 2026 6:21pm

Opinion: AI runs on wireless infrastructure and policies must keep pace

Apr 10, 2026 7:00am

Neo Network Development envisions nationwide public fiber network

Mar 19, 2026 3:58pm

Opinion: 30 years ago, the US chose restraint. We should do it again

Feb 6, 2026 7:30am

Staggering railroad permit costs are still a big problem

Feb 4, 2026 2:00pm