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County commissioners got a revised schedule for federally funded broadband work. Service provider contracts remain to be signed, and construction is slated to wrap by the end of 2029.
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The Trump administration has asserted for months that its “bargain” version of the federal $42.5 billion grant program to expand access to broadband Internet would save taxpayers money.
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There are more than 1,800 small cell antennas in Philadelphia, with thousands more expected, even as homeowners in the region fear lower property values and local gov officials say they will lose some zoning control.
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The company is partnering with the city’s Oregon District Business Association to donate upfront charges related to the installation of free public Wi-Fi. The project also involves installing fiber optics in the area.
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The antenna, which will be mounted atop the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Justice Center, will allow some 700 nearby residents access to Internet service that is expected to cost about $20 per month.
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In a recent meeting of Pulaski County Fiscal Court, Judge-Executive Steve Kelley asked magistrates to approve up to $2,000 toward a broadband feasibility study to be conducted by Ridgenet Network Group.
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Due to surging reliance on wireless tech, state legislators have begun addressing the need to modernize and improve wireless infrastructure. More than half of the states in the U.S. have already passed legislation.
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Supporters of high-speed Internet in Maine hope that the failure to secure a bond for service upgrades this year is a temporary setback that will be corrected when lawmakers reconvene next year.
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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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