Broadband & Network
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County commissioners got a revised schedule for federally funded broadband work. Service provider contracts remain to be signed, and construction is slated to wrap by the end of 2029. -
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.
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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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The eighth annual Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo opened with a panel discussion around digital equity and the need for all communities to expand access to broadband as they emerge from the COVID-19 crisis.
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The Comprehensive Broadband Connectivity Act tasks the state of New York’s Public Service Commission to study the availability, reliability and cost of high-speed Internet and broadband services.
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The Legislature has completed the bill, but not without strong words from some members who say broadband lobbyists tried to take control of the bill when they decided they didn't like some of the Legislature's proposals.
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Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted announced that a public-private partnership would bring high-speed Internet to East Cleveland neighborhoods.
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An Idaho broadband official confirms that Starlink is a reliable and possible solution to expanding high-speed Internet to rural areas.
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New York’s newly enacted state budget requires nearly all Internet providers to sell broadband service for $15 a month to low-income customers who qualify for food stamps, Medicaid or similar benefits.
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Mayor Brandon Scott recently made two key technology hires – a chief data officer and a director of broadband and digital equity – that will help to address the city’s data needs and digital divide.
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As President Biden works with Congress to make his $100 billion Internet plan a reality, state lawmakers have introduced legislation to expand broadband access to communities in need.
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Facebook will have fiber running across the entire width of Indiana before 2022. The goal is to connect Facebook’s data centers, but providers may potentially lease excess capacity from the fiber for broadband solutions.
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Industry leaders say Minnesota's broadband access is growing on its own, but that federal action could mean better access far quicker than what Internet service providers could normally accomplish.
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The company behind FirstNet is now offering its faster 5G+ option to public safety users in 38 cities. It’s also adding encryption from “tower to core” and creating a new coalition focused on health and wellness.
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With the help of federal COVID-19 relief funding, Gov. Henry McMaster has announced the creation of eight free-to-use Apple computer labs across the state, with the broader goal of improving Internet access.
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The plan to erect an 80-foot cellular tower for use by AT&T was denied by the Moscow Board of Adjustment in a narrow vote. This is the second time in more than two years that the plan has been voted down.
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As the number of COVID-19 cases begins to rise once again in the state, there is bipartisan support in the Legislature to make permanent many of the changes that have driven the increase in telehealth.
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In the early months of the pandemic, many states trimmed spending, froze hiring and sharply reduced their revenue forecasts, bracing for a grim financial future. Now, they are finding unexpected windfalls.
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The Philadelphia-based cable giant announced that it would be spending $1 billion over the next decade to help low-income Americans connect to the Internet. The company estimates the effort could help 50 million people.
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The state plans to spend the federal stimulus money for broadband infrastructure expansion into underserved and unserved areas. Several initiatives are currently underway, but officials say having monetary support will help efforts.
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The Franklin County Broadband Initiative found that connecting the entire county to high-speed fiber would cost $73 million, raising the question of whether or not residents are willing to foot the bill.
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