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Vermont House Backs $150 Million Broadband Plan Creating New State Office

A bill dedicating $150 million of anticipated federal funding to create a new state broadband office to coordinate and accelerate the expansion of high-speed Internet access...

Broadband Mapping & Data1 week ago

State Broadband Authorities Play Crucial Role in Mapping, Planning and Educating for Digital Inclusion

April 2, 2021 – State broadband authorities working close to the ground say that the key to tackling the digital divide are states and local communities....

Universal Service1 week ago

Experts Concerned About Connectivity After Emergency Broadband Benefit Fund Runs Dry

April 1, 2021 – Experts are concerns about the long-term implications of the $3.2-billion Emergency Broadband Benefit program (EBB) running out of money without a plan...

Infrastructure1 week ago

Biden Sets Goal Of 2030 To Provide Affordable Broadband Access For All Americans

March 31, 2021 – President Joe Biden unveiled his administration’s next major spending plan Wednesday, which includes $100 billion toward a target goal of providing all...

Infrastructure2 weeks ago

Most Americans Want Universal Internet Access, But Few Willing To Pay Taxes For It: Study

March 29, 2021 – A new study has found that 95 per cent of Americans believe internet access should be accessible to all, but only 33...

Expert Opinion2 weeks ago

Matthew Johnson: Digital Divide Solution is Right Here with Lifeline. Why is No One Paying Attention?

Over the past year, COVID-19 has upended lives and livelihoods and revealed the troubling breadth and scope of the digital divide. Despite the positive turn the...

Infrastructure2 weeks ago

Path To Gigabit Found In Pole Access and Government Program Design, Says WISPA CEO

March 25, 2021 – Wireless broadband providers need more regulatory support to meet broadband gigabit needs on a large geographic scale, including access to poles and...

Expert Opinion2 weeks ago

Christopher Mitchell: Electric Grid Disaster in Texas Leads to Broadband Open Access Soul Searching

The disaster in Texas resulting from an electric grid that was deliberately left exposed and likely to fail in rare cold weather events has received a...

Infrastructure2 weeks ago

National Broadband Strategy Needed on Utility Classification, Access To Poles, Says Broadband Equity Partnership

March 24, 2021 – The biggest challenge for broadband right now is coming up with a national plan for its funding and classification as a utility,...

FCC2 weeks ago

Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr Optimistic About Finding Common Ground at Agency

March 24, 2021 — Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr said the regulator has since 2017 seen what he wanted: Broadband speed increases and lower prices. “The...

Infrastructure3 weeks ago

Former FCC Commissioners Disagree on Bill Increasing Broadband Speed Thresholds for Funding

March 23, 2021 – A former Federal Communications Commissioner and a former chairman of the agency exchanged disagreements Monday over a large broadband funding bill re-introduced...

Infrastructure3 weeks ago

3 House Bills Would Create New Speed Tiers For Broadband, Dole Out Up to $100 Billion in Funds

March 22, 2021 – Three bills, worth $100 billion dollars and introduced in the House, will change the nation’s definition of served and unserved by dramatically...

Spectrum3 weeks ago

In Call For Open Radio Access Network, FCC Chairwoman Points to Security and Cost Savings

March 18, 2021—The FCC on Wednesday launched its first official inquiry into the status and trajectory of open radio access network technology, with the acting chairwoman...

Spectrum3 weeks ago

Federal Communications Commission Approves Auction Rules For 3.5 GigaHertz Band

March 17, 2021—The Federal Communications Commission voted on a handful of items pertaining to the upcoming 3.45-3.55 GigaHertz (GHz) spectrum auction’s rules and bidding process. Rules...

Spectrum4 weeks ago

FCC’s Brendan Carr Offers Roadmap for Future Spectrum Auctions at Mid-Band Radio Frequencies

March 16, 2021— Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr said he is looking ahead toward spectrum bands that could potentially be auctioned off in the future. Speaking...

Lifeline4 weeks ago

Strong Demand for Emergency Broadband Benefit Means All Funds Will Be Spent

March 15, 2021 – Demand for the $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit program of is likely to strong, said Jodie Griffin, deputy division chief in the...

Broadband Mapping4 weeks ago

Closing Digital Divide Starts With Accurate Maps, Says Gigi Sohn

March 15, 2021 – Gigi Sohn, former president of advocacy group Public Knowledge, said authorities at the Federal Communications Commission and the states need to start with...

Lifeline4 weeks ago

Federal Communications Commission Seeking Black Hires, Geoffrey Starks Says

March 13, 2021 – Federal Communications Commissioner Geoffrey Starks said Wednesday that he is making recruiting from historically black colleges and universities a priority as Black...

5G4 weeks ago

Panelists and Telecommunications Policy Research Conference Urge Focus on Equitable 5G Rollout

March 13, 2021 – Regulatory policies to accommodate 5G and other network infrastructure must be equitable to accommodate different service levels and providers, Donna Bethea Murphy,...

Broadband Data1 month ago

New Broadband Mapping Fabric Will Help Unify Geocoding Across the Broadband Industry, Experts Say

March 11, 2021 – The Federal Communications Commission’s new “fabric” for mapping broadband service across America will not only help collect more accurate data, but also...

Rural1 month ago

Invest In Local Communities, Center on Rural Innovation Urges Telecom Companies

March 11, 2021 – The Center on Rural Innovation is recommending telecom companies engage with local communities and invest in hyper-local programs. Speaking at the second...

Broadband Data1 month ago

GOP Grills FCC on Improving Broadband Mapping Now, as Agency Spells Out New Rules

March 11, 2021 – Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has changed her stance on the timeline for updating the FCC’s broadband mapping data, and...

Open Access1 month ago

Bills In Washington State Legislature Would Allow Public Utility Districts into Retail Broadband

Though Washington is home to one of the nation’s fastest growing tech hubs, many communities throughout the state lack adequate broadband infrastructure. The stark divide between...

Lifeline1 month ago

FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel, Advocacy Groups Applaud Congress Passing Stimulus Bill With Broadband

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2021—The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 passed the House on Wednesday, paving the way for its signing by President Joe Biden. The...

Broadband Mapping1 month ago

Panelists Say Biden Administration Can Add Real Value Through Better Coordination on Broadband Mapping

March 9, 2021 – Different departments in the federal government have different broadband maps, which has caused a lack of unity on a response to the...

Satellite1 month ago

Industry Experts Fight Over Whether Satellite Tech Should Monopolize 12 GigaHertz Band

March 8, 2021—Experts are divided about how the 12 GigaHertz (GHz) spectrum should be utilized in the wake of the historic C Band auction, which would...

FCC1 month ago

The $3.2 Billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program: What’s In It, How to Get It?

March 5, 2021 – Just shy of the 60-day deadline set by Congress, the Federal Communications Commission adopted an order on February 25, detailing how the...

FCC1 month ago

What You Need To Know About the More-Than-$7 Billion Emergency Connectivity Fund

March 5, 2021 – The Senate on Thursday voted to begin debate on the $7.6 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund, which is part of the House-passed $1.9-trillion...

Rural1 month ago

Debate About Fiber Versus Wireless for Rural Broadband Deployments Continues to Percolate

March 4, 2021 – Amid claims that the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund chose winners that may not be able to fulfill their broadband commitments, Vantage Point...

Fiber1 month ago

Interview: Biarri Network’s Paul Sulisz on Broadband Opportunities and Challenges

March 4, 2021 – The broadband industry is better off getting ahead of network builds instead of waiting for government subsidies, CEO of Biarri Networks Paul...

Rural1 month ago

WISPA Responds To Claims Wireless Providers Have Not Demonstrated Gigabit Capabilities

March 3, 2021—Vantage Point Solutions is questioning whether wireless providers can deliver on their contractual obligations following the announcement of $9 billion in federal award for...

Infrastructure1 month ago

Tilson CEO Says States Should Determine Where to Deploy Federal Broadband Funds

March 2, 2021 – Federal block grants are an effective way of deploying broadband quickly, and the federal government needs to hear local stories to understand...

Broadband Mapping & Data1 month ago

Broadband Breakfast Interview with BroadbandNow about Lower Costs and Lower Latency

February 25, 2021 – Broadband Breakfast Editor and Publisher Drew Clark interviewed BroadbandNow Editor-in-Chief Tyler Cooper for an exploration of the State of Broadband quarterly report,...

Rural1 month ago

Smaller Carriers Serving Rural Communities Need Customer Service to Stand Out

February 25, 2021—Customer service strategies are being used to separate smaller carriers from bigger ones during the pandemic, according to company executives speaking at the third...

Wireless1 month ago

Wireless Infrastructure Advocates Urge Municipalities to Work Collaboratively on 5G Facilities

February 25, 2021— Municipalities and the nation’s carriers must work together to deploy and extend networks as the era of 5G quickly approaches, experts said Wednesday....

Spectrum2 months ago

FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Proposes Opening Mid-Band Spectrum For Sharing

February 23, 2021—Amid the search for more spectrum, Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on Tuesday released a draft order that would clear spectrum for...

Wireless2 months ago

U.S. Window of Opportunity for Open Radio Access Networks is Closing, Say Panelists

February 24, 2021—Some experts suggest that the future of wireless connectivity is in open radio access networks, but the window of opportunity for the U.S. to...

Spectrum2 months ago

Pandemic’s Focus on Wi-Fi Bottlenecks Lights a Fire Under Next-Generation Wireless in Homes

February 22, 2021—Wi-Fi capacity at home has become a focal point during the pandemic, which makes getting ahead of the next-generation of the technology crucial, experts...

Spectrum2 months ago

In Session at TPRC, Michael Calabrese of New America Emphasizes Vital Role of Spectrum Sharing

February 18, 2021—The United States must institute a spectrum sharing policy to maximize efficient use of the critical airwaves, the director of New America’s Wireless Future...

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Sen. Mike Lee Promotes Bills Valuing Federal Spectrum, Requiring Content Moderation Disclosures

Vermont House Backs $150 Million Broadband Plan Creating New State Office

State Broadband Authorities Play Crucial Role in Mapping, Planning and Educating for Digital Inclusion

Experts Concerned About Connectivity After Emergency Broadband Benefit Fund Runs Dry

Biden Sets Goal Of 2030 To Provide Affordable Broadband Access For All Americans

Most Americans Want Universal Internet Access, But Few Willing To Pay Taxes For It: Study

Matthew Johnson: Digital Divide Solution is Right Here with Lifeline. Why is No One Paying Attention?

Path To Gigabit Found In Pole Access and Government Program Design, Says WISPA CEO

Christopher Mitchell: Electric Grid Disaster in Texas Leads to Broadband Open Access Soul Searching

National Broadband Strategy Needed on Utility Classification, Access To Poles, Says Broadband Equity Partnership

Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr Optimistic About Finding Common Ground at Agency

Former FCC Commissioners Disagree on Bill Increasing Broadband Speed Thresholds for Funding

3 House Bills Would Create New Speed Tiers For Broadband, Dole Out Up to $100 Billion in Funds

In Call For Open Radio Access Network, FCC Chairwoman Points to Security and Cost Savings

Federal Communications Commission Approves Auction Rules For 3.5 GigaHertz Band

FCC’s Brendan Carr Offers Roadmap for Future Spectrum Auctions at Mid-Band Radio Frequencies

Strong Demand for Emergency Broadband Benefit Means All Funds Will Be Spent

Closing Digital Divide Starts With Accurate Maps, Says Gigi Sohn

Federal Communications Commission Seeking Black Hires, Geoffrey Starks Says

Panelists and Telecommunications Policy Research Conference Urge Focus on Equitable 5G Rollout

New Broadband Mapping Fabric Will Help Unify Geocoding Across the Broadband Industry, Experts Say

Invest In Local Communities, Center on Rural Innovation Urges Telecom Companies

GOP Grills FCC on Improving Broadband Mapping Now, as Agency Spells Out New Rules

Bills In Washington State Legislature Would Allow Public Utility Districts into Retail Broadband

FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel, Advocacy Groups Applaud Congress Passing Stimulus Bill With Broadband

Panelists Say Biden Administration Can Add Real Value Through Better Coordination on Broadband Mapping

Industry Experts Fight Over Whether Satellite Tech Should Monopolize 12 GigaHertz Band

The $3.2 Billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program: What’s In It, How to Get It?

What You Need To Know About the More-Than-$7 Billion Emergency Connectivity Fund

Debate About Fiber Versus Wireless for Rural Broadband Deployments Continues to Percolate

Interview: Biarri Network’s Paul Sulisz on Broadband Opportunities and Challenges

WISPA Responds To Claims Wireless Providers Have Not Demonstrated Gigabit Capabilities

Tilson CEO Says States Should Determine Where to Deploy Federal Broadband Funds

Broadband Breakfast Interview with BroadbandNow about Lower Costs and Lower Latency

Smaller Carriers Serving Rural Communities Need Customer Service to Stand Out

Wireless Infrastructure Advocates Urge Municipalities to Work Collaboratively on 5G Facilities

FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Proposes Opening Mid-Band Spectrum For Sharing

U.S. Window of Opportunity for Open Radio Access Networks is Closing, Say Panelists

Pandemic’s Focus on Wi-Fi Bottlenecks Lights a Fire Under Next-Generation Wireless in Homes

In Session at TPRC, Michael Calabrese of New America Emphasizes Vital Role of Spectrum Sharing

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Broadband Breakfast Live Online Wednesday, April 28, 2021 – Today’s Infrastructure, Tomorrow’s Speeds

Broadband Breakfast Live Online Wednesday April 21, 2021 – Intellectual Property and Fair Use

Federal Focus On Municipal Builds Rubs Against States’ Policy Opposing Practice: Report

Regulatory Commission Needed To Monitor Big Tech Collection Of Consumer Data, Professor Says

Experts Weigh What Future Of Broadband Could Look Like Under Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

Biden Presses Infrastructure Plan, FCC Date For Mapping, T-Mobile Fixed Wireless Service

Libraries Must Be Vigilant To Ensure Adequate Broadband, Consultants Say

Focus On Community Networks In Biden Plan A Positive 180-Degree Policy Change, Advocates Say

Broadband As Civic Infrastructure, Telehealth Under Net Neutrality, Worre Studios Builds Virtual Arena

Schools And Libraries Look For Solutions With $7 Billion In Federal Help

FCC Asked To Include States In Mapping, Maryland’s $300M For Broadband, Energy-Saving STB Agreement

Supreme Court Declares Trump First Amendment Case Moot, But Legal Issues For Social Media Coming

Californians Adopting More Devices, As Smartphone-Only Connections Drop

Loopholes Allowing Private Purchase Of Chinese Goods Must Be Closed: Commissioner Carr

Google Wins Fair Use Case, New Texas Broadband Authority, Vetro Cares For Maine, ADTRAN Hire

Vermont House Backs $150 Million Broadband Plan Creating New State Office

State Broadband Authorities Play Crucial Role in Mapping, Planning and Educating for Digital Inclusion

Experts Concerned About Connectivity After Emergency Broadband Benefit Fund Runs Dry

Reaction To Biden’s Broadband Plan A Mix Of Praise, Caution And Criticism

National Plan Required For Consumer Privacy, Congresswoman says

Biden Sets Goal Of 2030 To Provide Affordable Broadband Access For All Americans

To Compete With China On 5G, U.S. Must Leverage Emerging Technologies

Panelists Debate Increasing Speed Threshold In New Bills

$20B Fiber Bill; VISA Accepts U.S. Crypto Coin; Intermountain Hybrid Virtual Care

Lack of Awareness Sees Michigan Schools And Libraries Miss Out on E-Rate Funding: State Coordinator

Chairs Of FCC and FTC Point To Achievable Common Grounds Amid Political Discord

FCC Broadband Focus; Facebook Fiber In Indiana; Telco Fiber To 68M Homes; Right Of Repair Bill In Nevada

Most Americans Want Universal Internet Access, But Few Willing To Pay Taxes For It: Study

Attach Strings To Data Collection To Combat Surveillance Capitalism, Experts Suggest

Silberman Dissent Rails Against Big Tech, Space Force Broadband, North Carolina Public Private Partnerships

Federal Communications Commission Can Promote Tech Entrepreneurship for Minority Communities

Matthew Johnson: Digital Divide Solution is Right Here with Lifeline. Why is No One Paying Attention?

Pressed by Congress, Big Tech Defends Itself and Offers Few Solutions After Capitol Riot

Experts Reexamining Role of Targeted Ads and Political Extremism in Wake of January 6 Attack

Path To Gigabit Found In Pole Access and Government Program Design, Says WISPA CEO