Expert Opinion
Mike Conlow: There Really Is Enough Money to Reach Most of the Unserved and Underserved
Estimating how far the money will go does not require advanced math.
Expert Opinion
Estimating how far the money will go does not require advanced math.
Funding
Several documents will improve application competitiveness, said Paul Garnett of Vernonburg Group.
Satellite
TechFreedom argued that the FCC overstated the flaws of Starlink’s network.
broadband roundup
Johnson will replace former CEO Jeff Storey, who announced his retirement after a 40-year career.
Federal Agencies
The FCC should incorporate the mapping data from local governments to avoid overbuilding, ensure technology neutrality.
Fiber
Utilities Technology Council CEO Sheryl Riggs questioned whether broadband access is expanded if costs just float to ratepayers.
Expert Opinion
Mobile broadband is largely ignored by federal connectivity efforts.
WISP
Critic cites RDOF program as an example of bias toward fiber.
FCC
The commission says RHMD, LLC ‘failed to diligently pursue efforts to obtain’ a waiver for the eligibility deadline.
FCC
Results of verifications, audits and speed and latency testing for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund will be made public.
Funding
Funneling of infrastructure funds through states differs from Obama-era broadband programs.
Satellite
The infrastructure bill’s tech neutrality is concerning critics who say money will go to satellite, not enough to fiber.
broadband mapping
Funds made available by the infrastructure bill will not need solid maps to make spending efficient, experts agree.
Funding
In an interview with Broadband Breakfast, Technology Policy Institute President Scott Wallsten blamed bad mapping for RDOF mess.
Funding
Defaulters say new FCC mapping data shows areas they bid to connect are already adequately served.
Spectrum
Competing submissions to the FCC show the friction over valuable mid-band spectrum.