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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Property owners are stalling efforts to connect low-income neighborhoods with fiber Internet service.
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The rural broadband projects represent millions of dollars of investment.
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The town and Texas-based Crown Castle have been at legal odds over the placement of cellular communications antenna.
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With cable company subscribers waning, local governments are wondering if the telecommunications tax is a reliable funding source.
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Comcast announced it will be extending its high-speed Internet service to less populated areas.
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An event meant to focus youth on cybersecurity careers was made possible by the city’s Internet infrastructure.
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Chairman Ajit Pai is likely to unveil a plan to kill the Obama-era rules next week and schedule a vote for mid-December.
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A $100,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will help a West Side neighborhood find out how the Internet of Things can help small manufacturers.
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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.
