Infrastructure
Watchdog Report Calls for National Broadband Strategy to Reduce Broadband Fund Inefficiencies
The GAO report found many different federal broadband programs prone to inefficiencies.
Infrastructure
The GAO report found many different federal broadband programs prone to inefficiencies.
Cox said it will invest $400 million to bring symmetrical gigabit broadband across country over the next three years.
Broadband's Impact
The commitment is separate from the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program.
ISP challenge was holdout after Department of Justice dropped a similar suit.
ATS will test technology allowing LEO satellites to provide direct connectivity to cellphones.
FCC
When it comes to broadband “nutrition” labels, experts say less is more.
Funding
Sarah Oh Lam of the Technology Policy Institute says high speed thresholds could shift funds toward better-connected areas.
Expert Opinion
Some state laws, as written, may run counter to IIJA language and constrain the use of federal funds.
Digital Inclusion
Some lawyers say their clients are having a difficult time getting access to the legal system without connectivity.
Funding
The NTIA held a webinar urging local partnerships for applicants of the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act.
Funding
The FCC said it will “likely” be the last opportunity for schools and libraries to get funding before money runs out.
Senator Wicker is asking for a review of how funds set aside for broadband during the pandemic are being used.
Broadband's Impact
President Biden received a standing ovation during address.
Tribal Broadband
‘You should build a relationship with your telecommunications field representative,’ Edyael Casaperalta said.
Broadband Mapping and Data
The Commerce agency will hold pre-funding technical assistance hearings for infrastructure bill money starting this month.
Funding
Those interested in federal money should engage in outreach, build solid teams, Broadband.Money head Jase Wilson said.