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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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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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.
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Ajit Pai once blamed the Obama administration for a DDoS attack. Now he's saying it never happened.
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The proposal would drastically cut costs from earlier $10 million projections, while improving coverage and relieving the city of responsibility for maintenance.
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The proposed legislation would effectively remove local control over where providers place wireless installations on public infrastructure.
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Houston-based Crown Castle recently spent $9 billion to double its fiber optic network across the U.S. and expand its inventory.
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The small cell towers play a huge role in expanding the high-speed network that will debut in Colorado Springs and other cities early next year.
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While supporters say the proposal would eliminate the need for big cell towers, local opponents are concerned it leaves them without zoning authority.
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Though some are not happy about the proposal to let telecoms install small antennas in the public right of way, city officials believe the decision will spur more competition and better service to residents.
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A new state law prohibits local governments from regulating or charging wireless service providers for attaching 5G "cells" to streetlights and utility poles.
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The small cell wireless antenna legislation has seen some success nationwide, but it has also prompted local governments to voice concern around the loss of control.
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The legislation, signed into law on June 21 by Gov. David Ige, standardizes the process for small cell deployments, which are expected to have a significant impact on Hawaii's economic development.
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U.S. towns and cities, including Philadelphia, are bracing for what one telecom lawyer calls “the attack of the small cells.”
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From spending on the state’s crumbling infrastructure to expanding rural Internet access, both Democrat Richard Cordray and Republican Mike DeWine say they would pass the decisions to citizens.
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Greeley residents who can download a full movie in 20 seconds live less than two miles from people who would have a hard time sitting through a high definition Netflix movie without it freezing.
