Lisa Aidle

Lisa Aidle

Telecom Policy Expert
Lisa Aidle specializes in Telecommunications policy and regulation. She navigates complex regulatory issues such as spectrum allocation, net neutrality, and privacy laws. Lisa is a trusted voice in the industry, and her publications have helped shape policies that foster a resilient and effective telecommunications ecosystem.
Kennedy Reignites Debate on 5G Health Risks
Technology Kennedy Reignites Debate on 5G Health Risks

A Renewed Focus on Electromagnetic Radiation and Public Health The long-simmering debate over the health effects of wireless technology has been thrust back into the national spotlight, largely due to public statements from Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Expressing

Will AI Redefine Optical Networks by 2026?
Technology Will AI Redefine Optical Networks by 2026?

The relentless surge of artificial intelligence workloads is creating a data tsunami that is fundamentally reshaping the architecture of global communication, compelling network operators and technology vendors to accelerate their roadmaps at an unprecedented pace. The insatiable appetite of AI for

Big Telcos and Private Equity Dominate Broadband M&A
Technology Big Telcos and Private Equity Dominate Broadband M&A

The landscape of American broadband connectivity underwent a dramatic reshaping in 2025, driven by two powerful and distinct currents of investment that defined the year's mergers and acquisitions. On one side, the industry's largest and most established telecommunications providers engaged in a

California Approves Verizon-Frontier Deal With Conditions
Market California Approves Verizon-Frontier Deal With Conditions

In a transformational shift for the telecommunications industry, the approval of large-scale mergers is no longer solely a matter of antitrust review but has evolved into a complex negotiation of public benefit commitments. The landmark conditional approval of the Verizon-Frontier acquisition by

Verizon Outage Exposes Modern Network Fragility
Technology Verizon Outage Exposes Modern Network Fragility

A widespread service disruption recently left millions of Verizon customers without connectivity, underscoring a critical vulnerability not in the physical towers that dot our landscape, but deep within the complex, software-driven core of modern telecommunications. In the aftermath, Verizon

Amdocs Acquires Matrixx in Strategic 5G Power Play
Technology Amdocs Acquires Matrixx in Strategic 5G Power Play

A Defining Move in the Race to Monetize 5G The telecommunications landscape has been shaken by a pivotal development that signals a new era of strategic positioning: Amdocs' recent acquisition of Matrixx, a California-based innovator in billing and charging software, for a reported $200 million.

Intel Chip Accelerates the Shift to 5G vRAN
Innovation Intel Chip Accelerates the Shift to 5G vRAN

-The Dawn of a New Era in Telecom Infrastructure The telecommunications landscape is at a critical inflection point, caught in a battle between two competing philosophies for building 5G networks. On one side stands the traditional, purpose-built Radio Access Network (RAN) hardware, long dominated

Plume Acquires Sweepr to Boost AI Customer Care
Innovation Plume Acquires Sweepr to Boost AI Customer Care

A Strategic Leap Toward Proactive Smart Home Support In a significant move poised to reshape the landscape of smart home services, Plume Design, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent platforms for Internet Service Providers (ISPs), has announced its acquisition of Sweepr, a Dublin-based company

US Overhauls Satellite Licensing for Faster Approvals
Technology US Overhauls Satellite Licensing for Faster Approvals

A burgeoning constellation of commercial satellite ventures has created a gravitational pull so immense that it is now bending the very fabric of Washington's decades-old regulatory framework. To understand the monumental shift underway, this roundup examines the dual legislative and regulatory

UK Wins in Space as 5G and Digital Policy Evolve
Technology UK Wins in Space as 5G and Digital Policy Evolve

The United Kingdom is decisively cementing its role as a global technology powerhouse, orchestrating a series of strategic advancements in satellite communications, terrestrial 5G networks, and national digital policy that signal a new era of innovation. Recent developments reveal a multi-pronged

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