Broadband & Network
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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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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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In an effort to make the eight zones more attractive for investment, the city council approved a professional services contract to bring wireless Internet service to those areas as soon as Dec. 31.
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A vote to adopt an ordinance to comply with federal 5G rules was met with frustration from supervisors, industry and the public. Among other things, the county will require the submission of annual radio frequency reports.
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The Internet Essentials program, meant for low-income households with school-age children, initially faced criticism for being overly restrictive. The changes clear the way for an estimated 3 million homes nationwide.
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During an all-day digital inclusion summit hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, speakers highlighted the sharp divide between those in the region with high-speed Internet access and those going without.
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Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the Arkansas Rural Connect program to help communities with at least 500 residents receive funding for broadband infrastructure to provide residents with high-speed Internet access.
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After success expanding broadband access to rural areas of the state with a $10 million grant program, the Broadband Infrastructure Office wants to broaden its efforts but must wait for a budget to be approved first.
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Accurate broadband maps would help under areas get internet access, and they could also be used to hold telecom companies T-Mobile and Sprint accountable for their pledge to build out 5G nationally.
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Measures to expand broadband access in rural America generally are popular — but where to start can confuse lawmakers, due to what some say are antiquated data reporting practices for Internet service providers.
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A problem with “some network infrastructure hardware” has been affecting state agencies since Friday morning. The intermittent connectivity issues are impacting access to state websites and call centers.
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Plus, an audit at NYU assesses the privacy risks posed by a fast-spreading gunshot detection solution; Soofa deploys its local newsfeeds in three Boston neighborhoods; Wi-Fi 6 is coming to cities soon; and more!
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has requested an agreement that would allow the placement of communications equipment at a county-owned radio facility. Some have voiced concerns about the proposal.
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The company announced Wednesday the addition of Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; Detroit; and Indianapolis, Ind., to its growing list of next-generation Internet-capable cities. Five other cities already have the service.
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