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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Rather than tax the Atlantic Broadband’s infrastructure project, the Aiken County Council is considering a fee.
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A fiber-optic project, valued at between $70 and $100 million, could turn Lexington into the largest gigabit city in the country, officials say.
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The two providers of dedicated public safety wireless communication networks aim to launch in 2018, though full build-outs will take more time.
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Native American communities often suffer when it comes to high-speed Internet access. According to the FCC, 41 percent lack Internet speeds that would allow for videoconferencing.
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Rural homes to get a broadband and telecommunications upgrade after a $16M loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Office.
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When response is imperative, PA-FirstNet will open up a network for information to flow during crises and other emergencies.
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Nineteen cities and counties voted to support city- or county-owned broadband service studies in the recent election.
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Weeks after a Category 5 hurricane swept across the U.S. territory, volunteers have helped to reestablish reliable connections for residents.
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The improvements will mean better connections to vital city facilities and long-term cost savings.
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According to the FCC, roughly 67 percent of the state's rural residents are without a reliable internet connection.
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Officials say the expansion of Internet service in the region is essential to its diversification and economic growth.
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Voters in Washington state and Colorado are pushing for municipal broadband networks, while Comcast argues cities should stick to the government basics.
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By the middle of next year, officials in Gower are hopeful their town will be seeing the benefits of broadband Internet service.
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In preparation for Voting Day, Electec Election Services shows Laurel voters how to use their new electronic voting machines.
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Private and public sector speakers talk about the necessary means to bridging the digital divide.
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The company behind a Lake County broadband project is suing the county for unpaid work and materials.
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The new Fall River website was aimed to be the primary way people search for information about the community or interact with city government.
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The cable TV giant said more than 80 percent of its southern customers will be getting faster Internet service.
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