Broadband & Network
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Plus, North Carolina is investing millions in broadband, legislation has advanced in U.S. Congress to assess satellite broadband in the Appalachian region, AI is impacting wireless network demand, and more. -
The federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program makes some $21 billion available for non-deployment purposes. States are exploring how this funding can be used, and questions remain.
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Plus, new legislation would revive the FCC’s equity council if enacted, a report reveals connectivity gaps in tribal communities, some municipal broadband networks outperform their competitors, and more.
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The partnership between government and the private sector must evolve if cybersecurity is going to keep pace with 21st-century threats, experts warn.
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Despite concern to the contrary, service providers argue the Federal Communications Commission’s recent roll back of Obama-era Internet neutrality protections won’t change the way they deliver services for the worse.
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Four rural counties are set to receive fiber Internet connection thanks to investment from the New NY State Broadband Project and telecom partners.
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Portland, Maine’s push to become a smart city is raising questions for some about how the technology will impact the privacy of citizens and visitors.
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Minor portions of the repeal take affect April 23, but lawsuits to overturn the repeal can get started this month.
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Four winning jurisdictions will receive grants to explore issues around mobility, equity and resilience.
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For adopters of the nationwide first responders network in Brazos County, Texas, the benefits of the enhanced communications tools are already evident.
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The proposal would give ports throughout the state the authority to build out fiber optic infrastructure in the communities around them.
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From filing lawsuits and executive action to legislation, states have taken a variety of courses to fight the Federal Communications Commission’s reversal of Obama-era Internet protections. Courts, though, will have the say as these actions evolve into legal cases.
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House Bill 2282, one of several pieces of net neutrality legislation in the state, passed by a wide margin and has been referred to the Senate.
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Senate Bill 5935 would create a state office dedicated to broadband expansion, but local lawmakers say the legislation doesn’t go far enough to bridge the rural broadband gap.
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Cost and adherence to net neutrality principles are making municipal Internet plans an attractive option for local customers.
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With public Wi-Fi now at anyone's fingertips, Saratoga Springs officials are reminding users how important it is to protect their sensitive information online.
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With the FCC's decision to repeal net neutrality and surrender much of its oversight authority, using spacial analytics technology can help vulnerable communities fill the void.
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A recent study by the Internet Association and National League of Cities highlighted four U.S. cities that have integrated and supported the Internet and technology sectors.
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Senate Bill 5935 would create the Office of Broadband Access, tasked with identifying the opportunities and barriers for 5G broadband rollout in the state.
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State and local leaders discussed the need for fast, reliable Internet service throughout rural areas, as well as some of the challenges keeping connectivity out of reach.
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The new system includes voter identification cards that registered voters get who do not have a valid, Iowa DOT-issued driver’s license or non-operator identification.
