Today’s Headlines
■ Free State’s Andrew Long Praises Carr’s Section 706 Report
■ NTIA’s Roth Elevates Patricia Paoletta ahead of WRC-27 in Shanghai
■ WSJ Editors Not Too Concerned about Putin Attacking Starlink
■ Charter Erases Another Consumer Pain Point with Free NFL Games on Amazon Prime
■ Ohio Counties Battle Lumos over Preemption Petition at FCC
■ DIRECTV Customers Lose Circle City’s ABC Station in Indianapolis
■ Minnesota LFAs Battle Gateway Fiber’s Preemption Petition at FCC
People: Mediacom Communications, the multibillion regional cable ISP built by the late Rocco B. Commisso, is keeping Rocco’s closest relatives firmly in control. The company said Aug. 24 it has appointed Catherine Commisso as Vice Chair and Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Administration, elevating a longtime company figure to one of its most senior leadership roles. The company announced the move on Aug. 24 from its Mediacom Park headquarters in New York. Catherine is the mother of Chairman and CEO Giuseppe B. Commisso and Rocco’s widow. Rocco died Jan. 16, 2026, after a prolonged illness. “With profound humility, I embrace this new role inspired by the lasting legacy of my late husband, Rocco. Throughout our 50-year marriage, I was honored to stand beside him and witness the vision, determination, devotion and collaborative spirit he brought to Mediacom,” Catherine said. (More after paywall)
