Broadband & Network
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The City Council approved giving OnLight Aurora, set up to manage the city’s fiber network, $80,000 via either a loan or grant. A key issue, an alderman said, is getting the organization back on track. -
Plus, New York has reopened applications for grants through its ConnectALL program, New Mexico celebrated progress on connectivity expansion, fiber networks continue expanding to new locations, and more.
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All middle-mile construction is now either built or funded, an official said. The next step is last-mile work, bringing actual connections to homes, and meeting with stakeholders to gather infrastructure data.
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Experts say that creating accurate broadband availability maps is crucial, because an incomplete or inaccurate map makes it nearly impossible for service providers to target communities in need of connectivity.
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Dubbed Grow with Google, the program has touched more than 3,000 participants nationwide since its creation in 2017. This year alone the Grow with Google tour has been to 22 states including Wyoming.
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A business plan drafted by city broadband consultants estimates Lakeland could build a citywide fiber-optic system for about $97.5 million, split between $79.5 million for infrastructure and $17 million in starting capital.
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Comcast has said that it has doubled the number of eligible low-income households across the state of New Mexico, including households that have residents with disabilities, seniors and others.
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Orlando’s planning department has projected carriers will need about 20,000 nodes to bring about 60 percent coverage, with most of it needed to bring strong coverage to dense downtown and touristy International Drive.
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Representatives from communications giant Verizon presented the city council with several options for small cell antennas. According to the company, data demands are projected to sharply increase in the near future.
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The city plans to offer speeds of up to 4 gigabits through its forthcoming HiLight service. Backers of publicly funded Internet say municipal projects are necessary amid the federal rollback of net neutrality protections.
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Thursday launched a $420 million statewide broadband expansion project and appointed 25 public- and private-sector individuals to the broadband advisory council.
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Plus, a Brookings Institution report finds more than 19 million American households lack broadband; NYC picks cybersecurity finalists; Washington, D.C., announces three finalists for DCx contest; and more.
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Cities contend state law violates the state Constitution in a variety of ways, including infringing on home-rule powers. Along with fee limits, the cities take issue with tight schedules for review and approval.
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The 16-member panel will advise Smart City Officer Hiep Nguyen, who oversees Winter Haven's information technology department, around issues like the digital divide, equal access to technology and 5G.
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Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg announced an $80 billion plan Tuesday that aims to expand high-speed broadband coverage to underserved areas. He is expected to discuss the proposal Friday in Atlanta.
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A document that dates all the way back to 1994 may be a linchpin for Lakeland, Fla., becoming the first city-owned broadband service for widespread residential use in the entire state since 2005.
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The loss of local control around the placement of so-called small cell antennas and questions about their long-term health risks is getting pushback from at least one commissioner and some state lawmakers.
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According to the Federal Communications Commission, around 94% of North Carolina households have access to broadband; state officials and advocates know, both anecdotally and empirically, that number is incorrect.
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Warren County received two cell sites, which will be placed in Warrenton and near Lake Gaston, that give first responders “increased coverage, capacity and capability” when handling emergencies.
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Efforts to fill gaps in access to high-speed Internet service in the region will require significant funding. Officials are in the process of gathering public input to determine the best area to target this work.
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According to a Federal Reserve report, roughly one in three residents have fewer than two providers to choose from. There are, however, few legal barriers to installing broadband in underserved areas.
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