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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A look back at highlights and happenings in the world of civic tech.
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State legislation is intended to improve Internet service and drive down prices in rural parts of the state, but proponents say the cable companies want to block competition from smaller providers.
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Under existing state law, city utilities are only allowed to offer telecom services to customers within their power service territories, but Cleveland Utilities hopes the state will reconsider.
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The city has received several complaints of slow Internet speeds, so it's taking into consideration a proposal to offer it themselves.
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Though the metro area has one of the nation’s highest rates of broadband adoption, progress in the Emerald City has stalled.
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Public libraries in cities small and large are helping to close the digital divide by making portable Internet hot spots available to patrons.
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How cities with populations under 100,000 are using tech to provide creative and forward-looking services.
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A $500 million broadband program coupled with a merger between Time Warner Cable and Charter Communications aims to deliver access to high-speed Internet across the state.
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The ConnectHome initiative will not only provide support and resources to residents of HUD-assisted housing, but also will give insights into the power that technology can have on an individual’s success.
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The telecommunications provider announced several new Internet of Things initiatives aimed at government, transportation, developers and other commercial customers on Tuesday.
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If the Legislature votes to make the funding available before the end of May, an additional 20,000 to 30,000 homes and businesses are expected to gain connectivity.
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The commission is now starting to examine new offerings by three ISPs, a move that could help clarify the line between promoting competition and improperly tilting the online playing field.
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Unlike most other areas of criminal investigation, in cyber crime the private security sector is seen as a huge partner to law enforcement, with its expertise and eagerness to close any vulnerabilities.
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2015 saw an explosion of new tech trends including connected cars, mass market versions of virtual reality, and a new messenger app that deletes itself after 10 seconds -- but how will they evolve in 2016?
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Creative partnerships and modest annual investments allow opportunities for continued growth for the city’s broadband network.
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Nationally, broadband-wired homes fell to 67 percent of households this year from 70 percent in 2013, while smartphone-only households rose to 13 percent from 8 percent over the same period.
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Although the project is expected to cost upwards of $10 million, officials tout that the network will attract business to the area and make up for the cost.
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The Google Partner City program is providing Sanford businesses with online tools to help users find out more information about them.
