Broadband & Network
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The Trump administration has asserted for months that its “bargain” version of the federal $42.5 billion grant program to expand access to broadband Internet would save taxpayers money. -
Plus, Maine is looking for partners for its middle-mile network, New Mexico has enacted a law establishing a broadband affordability program, fiber infrastructure expansion is continuing, and more.
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State lawmakers overrode a gubernatorial veto to bring the Kentucky Communications Network Authority, which runs the state’s high-speed fiber network, under the Commonwealth Office of Technology.
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According to a recent report from the San Diego Association of Governments, the San Diego region faces both urban and rural broadband challenges. Money from the federal infrastructure bill could change the game.
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Measurement Lab, Marconi Society, and X-Lab at Penn State University is working with the Cuyahoga County Office of Innovation and Performance on the survey, which will be on the county’s website through November.
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Plus, Baltimore makes concentrated effort to distribute computers with free Internet service to residents; Bloomington, Ind., invites applicants for second year of digital equity grants; and more.
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Departments in Twin Falls County, Idaho, are not able to operate normally because of a cyber attack. Because of the local court system’s current lack of activity, 275 hearings have been pushed to a later date.
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The residents of Pennsylvania who don’t have access to high-speed Internet — or can’t afford it — will get help from the government if the House passes the bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill, officials say.
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As the city of Anacortes expands it high-speed fiber Internet network, state and federal funds may help get the city wired up sooner, staff said in a presentation to the Anacortes City Council.
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The Senate today approved President Joe Biden's bipartisan infrastructure bill with a 69-30 vote. Experts believe much of the bill's water infrastructure funding could go to California.
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A new study rejects the idea that provider networks held up quite well for Americans during the pandemic. This research, as well as state broadband leaders, think upload speeds must be better for America’s future.
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The FCC just released a new map showing mobile broadband coverage from the nation’s four major providers. The map aims to improve on previous data and is the first test of the criteria from the Broadband DATA Act.
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Niagara and Orleans counties in New York will both take advantage of American Rescue Plan funding to bring broadband to rural homes within their borders. A wireless provider will be working with the counties.
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The 21st Century Broadband Deployment Act, introduced by Rep. Richard Hudson of the state’s 8th congressional district, establishes grant programs to improve Internet access in underserved communities.
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This week, the Texas comptroller announced the creation of a Broadband Development Office, which will help the state in its effort to bring broadband access to unserved and underserved areas.
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The port of Skagit is working with company Ziply Fiber to construct an open-access network in a rural segment of Skagit County. The fiber network is expected to connect 1,200 homes and businesses.
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Oklahoma would receive more than $5 billion for roads, bridges, electric vehicle charging stations and rural broadband expansion under the infrastructure bill being debated this week in the U.S. Senate.
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State and local governments are set to receive billions if the legislation passes, including funding to support cybersecurity, broadband, transit, roads, water and more. Here are the details.
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Pharr, Texas — which is located in the Rio Grande Valley — will soon begin the first of three phases to install fiber-optic cable and provide Internet access to all local residents, working to bridge the digital divide.
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According to a recent study, the expansion of high-speed Internet service across the United States is worth around $160 billion in economic gains, mostly benefiting the middle-class, professional workforce.
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The Senate voted 67-32 to start official debate on the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Although the bill is not fully written, passing this vote was key for the deal to move forward.
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