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 Democrats' policy platforms address the fundamental issue of Internet haves and have-nots in the U.S. But research suggests just hooking people up to broadband won't solve the problem.
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A bill from a bipartisan group of senators would charge the Federal Communications Commission with the task of encouraging growth in the Internet of Things field.
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Mayor John Hamilton repeatedly has pushed for the creation of a citywide, community-controlled broadband network since his campaign.
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While Portland has been on the sidelines, Google Fiber has committed to serve eight other U.S. cities. For customers in Oregon awaiting Google, the 24-month delay has been exasperating and bewildering.
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Although no timetable has been set, Google is excited to expand its fiber network to San Francisco, increasing speeds for residents while reducing costs.
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The openness of the Internet gives an advantage to attackers – but what constitutes an act of war in the electronic world?
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The West Virginian Legislature debated bills about expanding Internet connectivity and Fantasy Football.
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Once Google began installing the infrastructure to bring high-speed Internet service to the region, hundreds of Austin residents have accused Google Fiber and their contractors of causing excessive damage and congestion.
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Once the broadband network is fully implemented, it will ultimately save the city $500,000 a year.
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State legislators have decided to rework the state's broadband network, opting for plan that will implement the high-speed Internet piece by piece.
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Montgomery officials are touting the new project as a landmark in the city's history and a blessing for local economic development and cybersecurity research.
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The project was originally intended to provide basic Internet access to millions in India, but concerns arose about restrictions on which sites could be visited.
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As New York City replaces payphones with high-tech hotspots that deliver targeted ads, some concerns are being raised.
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Proposed legislation would lift restrictions on where municipal utilities can offer services, allowing them to expand into rural areas.
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The service has reached some Austin neighborhoods and delivered high speed Internet, but some are complaining of the increased traffic congestion caused by Google Fiber's construction.
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The city recently partnered with transportation app Waze and expanded its Wi-Fi coverage — which imparts to people the idea that they’re a piece of a modern and connected society.
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According to the Governor's Broadband Task Force about $200 million is needed to connect everyone in the state with high-speed Internet.
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A group of Tennesseans rallied around the state house in Nashville calling for the break in close relations with the Legislature and Internet service providers.
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