Top Journalists in Internet Service Providers

Jon Brodkin Ars Technica

Senior IT Reporter known for deep, document-driven reporting on US broadband markets and FCC policy affecting ISPs. Specialties: Broadband/ISPs, FCC rulemakings, net neutrality, consumer protection, telecom litigation

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Jeff Baumgartner Light Reading

Senior Editor covering cable and broadband operators, technology roadmaps, and competitive dynamics. Specialties: Cable broadband, DOCSIS, fixed wireless access (FWA), pay TV/streaming crossovers

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Nicole Ferraro Light Reading

Editor and host of The Divide podcast; reports on broadband deployment and policy with emphasis on access and equity. Specialties: Digital divide, BEAD/US broadband funding, community broadband, broadband builds

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Mike Dano Light Reading

Editorial Director whose work frequently examines how mobile networks and spectrum policy intersect with home internet competition. Specialties: 5G/FWA as home internet, spectrum policy, carrier strategy

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Joan Engebretson Telecompetitor

Editor-at-Large focused on rural ISPs and broadband funding programs shaping last‑mile builds. Specialties: Rural broadband, BEAD/state grants, cooperatives, NTIA/FCC programs

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Sean Buckley Lightwave + Broadband Technology Report (Endeavor Business Media)

Editor in Chief of Lightwave + Broadband Technology Report; covers fiber broadband technology and deployments. Specialties: Fiber networks (FTTH/FTTx), DOCSIS, operator strategy, vendor ecosystem

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John Hendel POLITICO

Tech reporter tracking the telecom agenda at the FCC, White House, and on Capitol Hill. Specialties: FCC/telecom regulation, net neutrality, Capitol Hill broadband policy

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Kelcee Griffis Bloomberg News

Telecom reporter covering carriers, ISPs, and FCC rulemakings for Bloomberg’s tech desk. Specialties: FCC actions, carrier policy, spectrum and infrastructure, subsea/security

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David Shepardson Reuters

Reuters correspondent in Washington who frequently reports on FCC policy, telecom deals, and broadband programs. Specialties: Federal policy impacting ISPs, telecom mergers, spectrum/5G, transportation-tech overlap

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Brian Fung CNN

CNN tech policy reporter with long-running coverage of net neutrality and broadband regulation. Specialties: Tech policy, FCC/net neutrality, antitrust and broadband competition

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Cecilia Kang The New York Times

NYT reporter who covers the intersection of tech, policy and regulation, including major ISP issues. Specialties: Technology policy and regulation, broadband and telecom industry oversight

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Drew FitzGerald The Wall Street Journal

WSJ reporter covering telecom companies, broadband trends and related M&A/policy. Specialties: US telecom/ISPs, fixed and mobile broadband, satellite connectivity

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Tyler Cooper BroadbandNow

Editor‑in‑Chief leading BroadbandNow’s research and reporting on ISP markets and broadband policy. Specialties: US ISP market data, coverage/availability analysis, affordability and digital equity

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Trey Paul CNET

Senior editor on CNET’s home internet team, focused on ISP offerings and consumer guidance. Specialties: Consumer broadband (plans/pricing), ISP reviews, satellite internet, home internet tips

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Daniel Frankel Next TV

Managing editor reporting on the business of cable and broadband, including operator adds/losses and convergence. Specialties: Cable/ISP subscriber trends, FWA vs. cable, broadband business/finance

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Jericho Casper Broadband Breakfast

Reporter covering federal and state broadband programs and ISP policy debates. Specialties: BEAD/NTIA, FCC open meetings, rural builds, ISP policy developments

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Drew Clark Broadband Breakfast

Editor & Publisher overseeing coverage of broadband infrastructure, investment and policy. Specialties: Broadband deployment & funding, spectrum and telecom policy, community broadband

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Masha Abarinova Fierce Network (FierceTelecom)

Staff writer on Fierce Network’s broadband beat, tracking operators, funding and policy shifts. Specialties: Broadband business, BEAD/ACP, M&A and ISP competitive dynamics

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Julia King FierceTelecom / FierceWireless (Fierce Network)

Fierce staff writer contributing across broadband and wireless coverage, including ACP and private 5G stories. Specialties: Broadband policy and programs, private 5G/FWA, enterprise networks

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Karl Bode Freelance (frequent bylines at Techdirt/VICE/etc.)

Freelance journalist (Techdirt, VICE and others) long focused on US ISPs, broadband competition and consumer issues. Specialties: ISP competition, broadband monopolies, consumer rights, net neutrality

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