Broadband & Network
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The state has received final federal approval on how it plans to spend nearly $149 million to expand Internet access statewide. The funds come from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. -
Plus, federal legislation supporting rural Internet access gets introduced, Utah’s legislature will consider a law establishing digital literacy education, Texas is investing millions in broadband expansion, and more.
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Hawaii has received federal approval to begin spending nearly $149 million to expand high-speed Internet statewide, marking one of the largest digital infrastructure investments in state history.
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But before that can happen, the region needs to attract a carrier to build out the high-speed service.
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The technology has found a place in several U.S. cities as a means of delivering directions to attractions, public transit maps and emergency alert functions for pedestrians.
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New E911 software will compensate for new smart technology and comply with the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials International standards.
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The telecom has said Dallas, Atlanta and Waco, Texas, will be among the dozens of markets to see the high-speed mobile network this year.
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In January, Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation to strengthen statewide broadband Internet access efforts, but geography and a lack of infrastructure continue to pose challenges.
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Sacramento’s active efforts to streamline installation of 5G networks was likely part of the reason Verizon choose the city for its pilot.
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The state of New York is looking to regulate what towns will be able to charge for the newest cell transmitters.
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In western Pennsylvania, 3.5 million people live in rural spots lacking high-speed Internet, Sen. Bob Casey says.
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San Jose, Calif., and Lincoln, Neb., cry foul over the FCC's plan to cut red tape for small cell antenna deployment rules.
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Eighty-eight percent of rural residents still lack a choice in Internet service provider, and state leaders worry interference from broadband companies will further impact those without access.
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The two tech companies will test "fiber in the sky," a lightning-speed Wi-Fi technology seeking to bring high-speed Internet into highly populated cities.
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An FCC official fielded questions last week from legislators and other stakeholders on how the state can secure a chance at better funding for mobile Internet.
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The report from a broadband consulting included recommendations from implementing broadband-friendly policies and ordinances to working with community stakeholders to connect with a fiber network.
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Residents in San Rafael have launched a pre-emptive effort to prevent telecoms from installing small cell antennas throughout the city.
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City CIO Matt Killen estimates that SiFi Networks, which has inked a 30-year deal with the city, will begin work in 2019.
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Research indicates that a lack of Internet access could be among the factors contributing to a significant percentage of California residents going under-reported.
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Microsoft could be investing up to $2 million with their Microsoft Airband Initiative Grant to provide "affordable" broadband to 10,000 homes and businesses in the Mingo County area.
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Some gaps in a new deal between Lake County and Lake Connections could cause the federal government and local taxpayers to lose up to $45 million.
