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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The ordinance, known as Article 52, passed in December 2016, preventing owners of both residential and commercial multi-unit buildings from blocking tenants from accessing the Internet service provider of their choice.
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A new cell tower is scheduled to go live at the Palladio mall in Folsom, Calif., this month – and a day-care center just yards away says families are leaving in droves because they fear possible health risks.
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Industry experts cite expensive hardware as the foremost hurdle for the company to overcome when it comes to delivering reliable, high-speed Internet service through a constellation of satellites.
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From squirrels eating fiber-optic cables to general cost overruns, the initiative to install a high-speed network throughout the state has seen its share of trouble. But now, officials say the first phase is complete.
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Starry Internet, a fixed wireless provider, purchased spectrum licenses from the Federal Communications Commission to sell service in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, though no official timeline has been released.
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The Ames City Council directed city staff to extend an invitation to an undisclosed private Home-To-The-Premises provider that plans to invest $30 million in Internet infrastructure into the Ames market.
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Gartner Consulting recently conducted a thorough audit detailing the contributing factors and timeline of events leading up to the Y2K-like outage of New York City's wireless network in April.
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The City Council first passed a resolution Monday establishing the city’s right to charge for fiber Internet service just as it charges for water, sewer, other utilities, and impact and development fees.
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Embracing hyper-fast 5G Internet connectivity will allow for the integration of more autonomous vehicles, as well as economic and health care opportunities for the city, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said.
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Initial estimates were the new fee would cost cellphone subscribers between $4 and $12 a year. At the lower rate now proposed, state forecasters estimate the fee would cost about $4 on average for each wireless line.
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The San Juan County Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Team, also known as the EmComm Team, practiced for the upcoming scenario over the weekend in Aztec, N.M., using voice and Morse code to communicate.
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Many government scientists say certain storm warnings may vanish if the Trump administration’s FCC pushes forward with plans to auction off radio frequency bands adjacent to one that weather forecasters use.
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Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation earlier this month that would cut right-of-way fees for telecommunication companies providing cable services. Now, cities are planning a legal fight over the millions in lost revenue.
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Kandiyohi County continues to lag "far behind" most neighboring counties in broadband availability, officials say. Large rural swaths don't have broadband at all, while the service in many other rural areas is inadequate.
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The roughly $30 million project will increase wireless data capacity by tenfold. Project officials expect work to be done by the end of next year, with the first 5G service available in some areas early next year.
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Each of the carriers has targeted Cleveland as an introductory market for its early 5G services and is putting millions of dollars toward building next-generation systems for customers in the Ohio city.
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The request for information is an early element of InnovateOhio strategy, currently under development. The initiative is being led by Lt. Gov. Jon Husted with the goal of providing Internet access to underserved Ohioans.
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Population density and whether residents can afford it are two of the main barriers to broadband expansion, officials say. For families unable to afford services, regional collaborations can help to bridge the cost gap.
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