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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Our 10 government, industry and nonprofit representatives answer what they see as the biggest barrier that is impeding access to broadband.
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Our 10 government, industry and nonprofit representatives answer who they think should be responsible for ensuring that every American has access to broadband Internet.
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Can these companies make a difference in how governments share, conserve and connect?
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The conference will bring together representatives from several states and a White House staffer to discuss strategies to help unserved areas attain broadband Internet.
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After the Lebanon library announced that patrons could use the anonymous Tor Web browser, the Department of Homeland Security expressed concern, which prompted a debate over free speech and security.
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Tennessee accused the Federal Communications Commission of unlawfully violating state sovereignty in an appeal filed last week, alleging that the federal government is attempting to arbitrarily rewrite state law and vest itself with new powers not granted by the Constitution.
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Businesses, political subdivisions, Indian tribes and Minnesota nonprofits all applied as unserved entities for more than $10 million in grant funds.
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A recent report released by the president's Broadband Opportunity Council made recommendations that would reduce the nation's digital divide.
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A number of organizations are banding together to address broadband network quality in rural and tribal libraries.
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New York legislators sure hope so, and a feasibility study will look at how to best deliver broadband to rural areas in an attempt to lure families.
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More than $26 million is dedicated to provide broadband to over 81,000 rural Tennesseans.
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Rural American communities are geographically distant, but a new project from the Intelligent Community Forum will try to bring them together.
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What began as a niche innovation is creating a wider transformation of government culture.
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Rides on Florida's Tri-Rail includes Wi-Fi in all trains, which offers increased productivity and connectivity for commuters.
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The Bluegrass State will receive more than $30 million over then next six years to close the digital divide.
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While entire constituencies could benefit from public-private partnerships, investor-led consortia want to cherry-pick assets.
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The FCC will provide rural North Dakotans with funding for broadband in an effort to close the digital divide.
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San Diego; Irvine, Calif.; and Louisville, Ky., are all in the running to be the next city for Google Fiber implementation.
