Broadband & Network
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The state has made a new investment to secure better web access for rural and other underserved residents. The state earlier this year announced it had gained a big federal grant for such work. -
Plus, the National Digital Inclusion Alliance offers digital inclusion programming guidance amid mass enforcement actions, a report reveals consumer cost concerns, millions of seniors lack service, and more.
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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.
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As technology improves and more companies and municipalities become involved in the Internet service business, cost will become an issue when it comes to availability and competition.
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Florida Sen. Arthenia Joyner is optimistic that her telemedicine measure will pass after deleting controversial payment rules.
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These top 7 broadband-focused podcasts from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance cover public ownership versus private and the threats that monopolies pose, to name a few.
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The cost of 911 services has been a topic of discussion in Cumberland County, which pays $2.5 million annually from its general fund to subsidize the county’s 911 call center.
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The commission’s decision to vacate North Carolina and Tennessee state laws restricting municipal network expansion has supporters relieved and encouraged about the future.
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Many organizations and individuals are upset with the FCC’s reliance on Title II of the Communications Act to regulate the Internet and think it may be overturned.
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So far, more than 5,200 Chattanooga residents and businesses have signed up for the Internet service, linking the Gig City with other smart cities, Internet developers and research institutions.
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Allowing municipally owned utilities to offer high-speed Internet outside their service areas would help Farm Bureau members in underserved areas send and receive massive documents necessary to conduct business.
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A Yorktown-based telecommunications company is seeking officials' approval to run a fiber-optic cable on the floor of the Chesapeake Bay and bypass vulnerable infrastructure points.
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The commission's ruling overrides "restrictive state laws," allowing local broadband providers to expand their service to surrounding areas and make decisions regarding their own broadband future.
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Another signature achievement of the Obama Administration – the First Responder Network Authority – appears headed down a path similar to the original Healthcare.gov. Can officials fix it?
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A coalition called Next Century Cities is bringing leaders together to demonstrate the value of Internet infrastructure investments, celebrate member cities’ successful projects, and help other cities do the same.
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The plan to launch a cellphone network appears similar to what Google has done with cellphones and broadband Internet service, spurring innovation among industry heavyweights.
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Supporters said deregulation would encourage phone carriers to spend more money expanding high-speed broadband networks rather than maintaining outdated land lines.
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Gov. C.L. Otter signed legislation on Friday sending the Department of Education $3.64 million to reimburse school districts for their own broadband costs.
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The adoption of the net neutrality plan remained secret in the run-up to the final vote and afterward left as many questions as answers.
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Officials are looking into the possibility of expanding the fiber optic line through its properties with a goal of improving Internet connectivity for tenants at the port and Chehalis Industrial Park.
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While tech firms large and small urged regulators to take action, telecoms said reclassifying broadband as a utility could stunt innovation.
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