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The Council adopted a multi-year Open Access
program to deliver county-wide high-speed connectivity.
The Need for Ongoing Network Performance Monitoring by U.S. States
Establishing Best Practices for U.S. State Broadband Program Accountability
Arkansas Partners With Google to Launch Free Tech Training
Free online courses aim to build high-skill workforce
Protecting The Nation's Critical Communications Infrastructure From Theft & Vandalism - Fall 2025
Fiber cuts and related acts can paralyze critical operations, creating cascading disruptions that may affect millions of citizens simultaneously.
The 5G Promise Falls Short of Reality: Examining Economic Impact Claims
To protect economic and public safety interests, regulators, legislators, law enforcement, municipalities, and communications providers must work together.
Texas Faces Court Fight Over App-Store Rules for Minors
The tech group said age consent rules compel and restrict lawful speech.
FCC to Let Prisons Jam Contraband Cell Phones
Carr announces future rulemaking in Arkansas alongside federal and state officials.
Arkansas Releases BEAD Plan with 76% Fiber Coverage, 16% LEO
Arkansas’s $3,889 per-location average compares to Louisiana’s revised average of about $3,900 per location in that state’s draft plan.
Arkansas Experiences 25% Decline in Applicants for BEAD Funding
Arkansas broadband director also warned that BEAD projects may be delayed into 2026.
States Receive NTIA Green Light to Relaunch BEAD Application Portals
Arkansas, Colorado, Michigan, and South Carolina to relaunch BEAD application round on Monday, July 7
Tech Industry Group Sues Arkansas Over New Social Media Laws
The measure also would require social media companies to ensure their platform 'does not engage in practices to evoke any addiction or compulsive behavior.'
States Looking to Ensure Participation in New BEAD Rounds
New BEAD rules require an additional, expedited round of bidding in every state.
Speeding BEAD Summit Adds Panel on New Notice About NOFO
Event features analysis of June 6 NOFO, Congressional keynotes, state broadband leaders and others addressing the $42.5 billion Program
NTIA Rewrites Rules for BEAD, Forcing States to Rebid Broadband Projects
But NTIA declines to issue high-cost threshold
Arkansas Finalizes Bidding for BEAD Grants
About 99 percent of current eligible broadband locations are expected to be covered.
Where Fiber Doesn't Fit
There are a variety of technologies to consider for environments where fiber isn't a viable option
Mississippi Online Age Verification Law Sent Back to Lower Court for Review
Fifth Circuit orders deeper review of the law’s First Amendment impact.
States Advance BEAD Subgrantee Selection Amid Federal Uncertainty
New Mexico, Hawaii report strong provider interest as more states move to prepare final proposals.
State-by-State BEAD Bids Reveal Varying Degrees of ISP Participation
Arkansas nearly reached full coverage, Massachusetts barely half.
States Push Forward with Fiber-Heavy BEAD Applications
Virginia reports 91% end-to-end fiber proposals received in first funding round.
Cooperatives Playing Major Role In Arkansas’ ARPA-Fueled Fiber Expansion
The Arkansas State Broadband Office continues to leverage American Rescue Plan Act funds to drive affordable fiber in the Natural State.
Arkansas Jail Cutting Inmate Phone Service Entirely March 30
Service cutoff is days before a FCC prison call rate caps set to take effect for small jails
Arkansas’ First BEAD Round Covers 9% of Locations With Just 2% of Funds
Arkansas' first BEAD funds go to 18 providers to cover 7,000+ locations
Arkansas’ First BEAD Round Sees 98% of Locations Receive Bids
With 96% of applications deemed competitive, Arkansas now moves into adjudication.
Arkansas, Arizona, New Hampshire Open for BEAD Apps
At least 20 states have reached the milestone.
USDA Announces $173 Million in Additional ReConnect Funding
ReConnect Program funding will flow to ten states.
OzarksGo Ending Cable TV Service Struck by 'Cyber Incident'
Effort to restore cable TV service will not continue.
'Cyber Incident' Forces Arkansas Fiber ISP to Shut Down Linear Video Service
Affected customers to receive free Internet, streaming service for a month
Litigation Heats Up Over FCC’s Inmate Call Rate Caps
Fourteen states and the largest prison telecom provider have escalated their legal fight against the FCC.
Regulators, States, Private Sector Urge Solution to Child Safety Online
Two federal efforts aimed at protecting children online have stalled as Congress went on a six-week recess without a vote.
SATT Seeks $1.8M RDOF Transfer to Avoid FCC Default Penalties
The FCC found the transfer in the public interest, provided South Central Connect submitted the necessary financial and legal documents.
Oklahoma and 360 Broadband Launch $4.4M Project
The investment comes from a $3.5 million federal grant administered by the broadband office with ARPA funds.
NTIA Releases Best Practices For Children Online
It included recommendations to federal agencies, online platforms and parents.
Why 'Non-deployment' Funds Are Important
I saw the logic of the way Arkansas organized its broadband event into a series on panels on ‘infrastructure’ and ‘non-deployment’.
NTIA Official Says Agency is Using Maps to Provide Faster Permitting
NTIA official reveals ongoing efforts behind the scenes to expedite BEAD permitting processes.
Arkansas Calls for Increased Broadband Investment
The state cited $500 million in broadband investments, low tax rates, and proactive connectivity enhancements as reasons for Arkansas.
Experts Give Guidance on ISP BEAD Plans
ISPs should use state broadband coverage maps and financial forecasting to create BEAD plans.
Heartland Forward Launches Broadband Careers Site with Arkansas and Louisiana
Jobs board funded by Pew and supported by employers also aims to elevate training of broadband workers.
Arkansas Broadband Office on Lessons Learned Ahead of BEAD
The office has found a 'Goldilocks' solution for project areas and reimbursements, its deputy director said Tuesday.
West Virginia Has Worst Internet, Claims DesignRush
The state had the highest average number of complaints to the FCC about internet per 100,000 broadband serviceable locations.
Arkansas Hosts BEAD Digital Opportunity Conference
The event will address various components of Arkansas's BEAD funding and vision for non-deployment opportunities.
The United States of BEAD
State-by-state broadband pages for every U.S. state and territory.
States Gear Up for Subgrantee Selection in $42.5 Billion Federal Broadband Expansion
Arkansas and Tennessee now expect to service thousands fewer locations than originally anticipated through the BEAD program.
Altice USA To Surrender RDOF Awards In Three More States
The third-largest cable ISP in the country told the FCC Friday it intends to surrender awards in Kentucky, Arkansas and West Virginia.
Altice USA Defaults on RDOF Blocks in Louisiana for BEAD Eligibility
Altice USA joins the growing list of near 100 companies that have failed to fulfill commitments made under RDOF.
Fixed Wireless Providers Warn About Higher Costs of Fiber Deployment
Broadband experts discussed how fiber costs could harm states' ability to build out their broadband networks
Flush With BEAD Cash, at Least 13 States Make Plans For ‘Nondeployment’ Funds
Several state offices expect to utilize nondeployment funds in conjunction with infrastructure deployment funds for BEAD.
Supply Chain Improvements, Bill for Broadband in Public Parks, FCC Grants Alert System Compliance Extension
The Biden administration announced Wednesday a list of new measures to promote supply chain resiliency.
Arkansas’s BEAD Initial Proposal, Volume Two
The state is planning to expand its fiber technician training program after funding infrastructure projects.
Broadband Breakfast on November 15, 2023 – Social Media for Kids in Utah
The social media landscape is changing as lawmakers become more active in shaping digital communication
No to E-Rate Changes, Millions for Tribal Broadband, Oregon Grants, Arkansas Training Program
GOP lawmakers want new FCC commissioner to reject E-Rate expansion.
FTC and 17 States Sue Amazon, Gomez Sworn in at FCC, South Central Broadband
The FTC complaint alleges anti-discounting measures that deter sellers from offering lower prices.
State Broadband Officers Outline BEAD Implementation Efforts
Broadband heads from 5 states listed community outreach, mapping, and program deadlines as top priorities for BEAD.
Broadband Breakfast Webcast of BEAD Implementation Summit Available for $35
Space is extremely limited for the in-person event; Zoom in instead with the Broadband Breakfast community.
Experts Advocate Federal Agency to Oversee Children Online Safety
Experts are concerned a patchwork of state laws would fail to address the problem of kids online safety.
Raul Katz: Can Investments in Robust Broadband Help States Limit the Downside of Recession?
If managed effectively, the BEAD program could play a key role in allowing our economy to weather the storms ahead.
State Broadband Offices Face Major Challenges With Limited Resources
State officials are responsible for the disbursal of federal broadband infrastructure funds, but many offices are understaffed.
Local Leadership and Coordination Key to Proper Federal Fund Allocation, Conference Hears
Local communities understand their own needs, said Arkansas’s Glen Howie.
Five More States to Receive Money from Capital Projects Fund
Arkansas, Connecticut, Indiana, Nebraska and North Dakota are the latest recipients.
NTIA’s Effort to Dispense Broadband Funds to Municipalities Is Not Without Obstacles
The NTIA’s notice of funding opportunity stops short of explicitly endorsing municipal broadband as the preferred model.
34 States Signal Intent to Participate in NTIA’s Main Broadband Program
National Telecommunications and Information Administration announces news on its ‘Internet for All’ web portal for three IIJA programs.
Render Networks and Irby Ahead of Schedule on Arkansas Fiber Build
The build is also underbudget, they said.
Catherine McNally: The Digital Divide is an Equality Issue
To work toward equal access, more affordable options must be created, including community-based solutions.
Pandemic Possible Inflection Point in States’ Move Away from Restrictions on Community Networks
The number of states restricting municipal broadband networks has dropped during the pandemic.
Republicans Request Documents on Democrats, Ookla Global Speeds Rising, Arkansas and Windstream Partner
Republicans counter Democrats on document request, Ookla says global speeds rising, Windstream and Arkansas to expand fiber.
FCC Says 4M on Emergency Broadband Benefit, Ritter Puts $12M in Arkansas, New STL Cabling Product
$3.2-billion program has 4 million households, Ritter to connect 100% in river valley, STL efficient cables.
OneWeb Air Force Contract, Municipal Broadband Support, N.C. Bill To Force Electric Co-ops To Pay More
Air Force signs with OneWeb, few Americans want muni build ban, N.C. bill wants electrical co-ops paying for ISP-ready poles.
Google Sued for Anti-Competitive Advertising, Trump Sued Over Section 230, Georgia Broadband Investment
A lawsuit filed Wednesday by a coalition of ten Republican state attorneys general, led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, accuses Google of making an “unlawful agreement” with Facebook, that gave special privileges to the social media giant, in exchange for promising not to support a competing a
Fiber Optics Generally a Better Option Than Wireless, Even in Rural Areas, Says Municipal Broadband Advocate
May 5, 2020 – As internet connectivity grows increasingly essential, fiber optics may prove to be a better option than wireless internet connection, the Institute for Local Self Reliance’s Christopher Mitchell said Tuesday at a webinar hosted by the nonprofit Merit Network. Mitchell, who directs th
Tech Industry Pushes Back Against EARNIT, Microsoft on Digital Divide, Satellite Analyzer-in-the-cloud
The Computer and Communications Industry Association and four other internet trade groups sent a letter Thursday to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., to protest aspects of the proposed Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interact
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Internet Protocol Transition a Critical Step To Ensuring Public Safety, Say Senate Hearing Witnesses
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2014 – Even the quickest and best-designed networks can succumb to Mother Nature when a hurricane or tornado strikes a community. And when thousands of people dial 911 at the same time, modern-day networks simply aren’t equipped to handle traffic of such tremendous scale. That w
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