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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Broadband Internet access has been a focal point for legislators across the U.S. In 2017 sessions alone, many states have taken their own shot at crafting pro-access legislation.
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After an evaluation of a survey's results, a Technology Action Plan that focuses on effectively and efficiently improving Ottawa County's broadband environment will be drafted.
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While the FCC's draft order for opting out of FirstNet does clarify much of what had been unclear about the process, it does fall short on some critical points.
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A plethora of options are under examination to accomplish this goal.
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One consumer advocacy group would say no.
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Attorneys generals from across the country on Monday sent a 107-page letter to the FCC urging it to deny a petition by the NCTA that seeks clarity over which government entity governs broadband speed disclosures.
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FirstNet, created in 2012 to build, deploy and operate a nationwide broadband network for public safety agencies, announced plans for rapid state deployment.
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Public Wi-Fi may not be the game-changer some people anticipated, but that doesn’t mean residents won’t have solid Internet options as more cities compete to become tech hubs.
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The bill would provide some $6.25 million a year for the organization to help internet access companies expand their services and to bond for infrastructure improvements.
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If passed, this bill would streamline the application process required to construct broadband infrastructure on federal lands.
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Alaska is finally getting an Internet makeover.
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Verizon has pledged to provide free Wi-Fi via digital kiosks in 27 Sacramento parks.
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In a strategy known as broadband aggregation, municipalities, public-safety organizations and a university joined private businesses in an RFP seeking better broadband.
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Rules intended to ensure that Internet providers can’t play favorites with the traffic flowing across their networks.
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The bill is headed to the Senate for further consideration.
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As President Donald Trump’s administration looks to clamp down on federal spending, there’s deepening uncertainty about the flow of federal dollars necessary to bring faster internet to lower-population areas.
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AT&T supports the Trump administration’s plan to reverse the reclassification of ISPs as common carriers, a public utility designation codified under Title II of the Communications Act, but Title II itself has nothing to do with blocking or throttling — those rules were created separately by the FCC.
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The city signed a memorandum of understanding with WiredScore in order to certify which new developments are equipped with high-speed Internet access for businesses and residents.
