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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This 1-gigabit service allows customers to download a two-hour movie in seconds and to seamlessly operate multiple devices at the same time.
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The communications giant has proposed a network solution it believes will achieve the mission of FirstNet, as well as maintain the competitive nature of the communications marketplace.
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Emergency workers will be able to preempt other users’ traffic on the network, and will be able to send and receive as much data as they need to during their emergency work.
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The seven-page request also inquires about communities where broadband is available and at what download speeds from those Internet providers.
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Two agencies are dubbing their joint venture as Ntera, and they are beginning with construction of broadband in Holcombe this fall, with more expansion plans to follow.
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The emergence of FirstNet in Kansas under AT&T’s plan is expected to improve broadband coverage and service in rural areas and on tribal lands.
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As FirstNet and NG 911 mature, public safety will benefit and need to address challenges.
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USDA plans to make at least $60 million in loans available to fund infrastructure and equipment to deliver broadband, distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas.
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Allegations that telecom provider GCI holds a monopoly over the state’s broadband internet services.
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Energy behind the effort to bring a reliable and unified network to U.S. first responders is picking up, with 50 states, two territories, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa and the District of Columbia now on board.
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Rather than relying on federal data, North Carolina is diving into the weeds when it comes to the connectivity of its constituents. A new tool and a focus on connecting local leaders with the right resources is already making a difference in the state.
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The county's portion of the study would cost about $30,000.
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The 9,000-mile submarine fiber cable system will connect Indonesia, the Philippines, Guam, Hawaii and California to help meet the exponential growth in demand for internet service.
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No company, satellite or otherwise, has been able to cover the whole globe with broadband signals.
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For U.S. Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, broadband is an economic development, jobs and agricultural issue.
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County officials have long seen rural broadband as an unmet need.
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State representatives sent a letter that targets the MBTA’s contract with the communications company hired to deliver Wi-Fi service to commuter rail riders by installing 320 monopole towers — each 74 feet high — along the North of Boston rail lines.
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Unlike the new network initiative FirstNet, this system uses existing internet connections by giving priority to rescue workers' data.
