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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After the pandemic exposed Ohio's gaping digital divide, officials recommended spending $290 million toward broadband expansion — the largest state investment in Internet infrastructure — in the next state budget.
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The pockets of high-speed Internet wasteland that pockmark Pennsylvania are shameful in an age when good i\Internet accessibility is as ubiquitous, for most, as postal service and electricity.
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Though ports cannot legally “light” fiber-optic infrastructure, some have taken it upon themselves to lead the way on connectivity issues. Officials say they are frustrated with the pace set by lawmakers and big ISPs.
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The novel schooling concept serves as an alternative for students in North Las Vegas struggling to adapt to a fully remote learning model due to the digital divide and lack of guidance.
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Rural areas in Wyoming have fewer options for high-speed Internet, leaving some stuck with high-cost plans that sometimes don't cover their needs — gaming, streaming, video chats, online classes, remote work and more.
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As part of the mayor's smart city strategy, the city of Waterloo, Iowa, is putting together a committee of three to five residents to explore the idea of forming its own municipal broadband utility.
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An unprecedented influx of Web traffic to the Onondaga County website for vaccination appointments caused the system to crash and respond as if there had been a hacking attempt, officials say.
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More than 5,600 rural residents of Linn and Polk counties in Oregon will soon have access to high-speed Internet, thanks to $13.5 million being invested by the ongoing PEAK Internet project.
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Plus, a new Kentucky state website allows visitors to test the speed of their connections, Miami has launched a new app to enable business licensing online via smartphones or computers, and more.
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As state subsidies for Internet and phone service access for rural Texans hang in the balance, rural telephone service providers are staring down the barrel of substantial funding cuts.
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Gov. Ned Lamont Tuesday announced a proposed bill that aims to connect all citizens to high-speed Internet service by September 2022. A 2018 survey found that 23 percent of residents did not have Internet access at home.
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Like many public school districts with limited resources, Duncanville ISD officials had to think creatively to tackle the digital divide amid the pandemic.
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The company behind FirstNet has come out with four new solutions to help extend networks, boost signal, connect via satellite, allow for vertical location tracking and hook up radios with mobile phones.
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President Joe Biden has appointed Jessica Rosenworcel as the acting chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission, making her a front-runner to become a full-time replacement for Trump appointee Ajit Pai.
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An Indiana-based fiber-optic Internet and cable TV provider is planning to offer service across Mankato, giving local customers an alternative to Spectrum, Consolidated Communications and satellite-based providers.
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As part of the FCC’s effort to provide broadband service in rural areas across the country, Ohio is slated to receive $170 million during the first phase of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund program.
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The timing of the price increases couldn't be worse for millions of Americans out of work, stuck at home and struggling to keep up with bills. But big media companies put the blame on the ever-rising cost of programming.
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The state’s digital divide stems from a lack of data on the availability and cost of high-speed broadband Internet statewide, which is why Gov. Andrew Cuomo should sign the Comprehensive Broadband Connectivity Act.
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