AnchorNETS
State Broadband Officers Prioritize Community in BEAD Deployment
Officials said that community outreach is essential to digital equity
Ari Bertenthal
Reporter Ari Bertenthal attended the University of California, Santa Barbara and studied sociology. He is passionate about the social impact of broadband internet access.
rural broadband
NCTA Urges Caution in SES, Intelsat Transaction
The sale could impact internet access in remote areas like Alaska.
fixed wireless
Rosenworcel: Fixed Wireless Driving Broadband Competition
FCC Chairwoman says 'a lot of households are signing up.'
Briefs
Point Broadband Acquires Broadband Arm of Riviera Utilities
Point Broadband plans to upgrade RU’s network within a few months.
Biden-Harris Administration
NTIA Says It's Delivering on Broadband Pledges
Since 2021, more than 2.4 million additional homes and businesses have been connected, NTIA says
Rural
Pinpoint Defaults on Three RDOF Census Block Groups
The company will be subject to non-compliance measures
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Approves Second Round of Broadband Expansion Grants
Funding will expand service to about 28,000 locations
Infrastructure
Verizon, Vertical Bridge Agree to $3.3 Billion Tower Deal
Vertical Bridge will receive more than 6,000 towers across the U.S
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Echostar Sells Dish Network to Focus on 5G Network
The deal would bring more choice to consumers, according to EchoStar
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Senate Passes Capito’s Rural Broadband Protection Bill
The legislation requires thorough vetting of participants in FCC’s high-cost programs
Satellite
Starlink Passes 4 Million Subscribers Globally
Starlink is now active in more than 100 counties
Briefs
Wesco International Updates Investors on Growth
'We are committed to achieving our vision of becoming the best tech-enabled supply chain solutions company.'
Illinois
Illinois to Launch Next Phases of Connect Illinois, Waits on NTIA
Illinois says that the Connect Illinois program is the largest state broadband funding program in the U.S.
Vermont
Vermont Seeking Feedback on BEAD Draft Plan
The state has requested responses by Oct. 8
Pennsylvania
BCAP to Host First Broadband Technology Day
The event will be held on Sep. 30
Biden-Harris Administration
NTIA Approves Initial BEAD Proposals for Four More States
BEAD has $42.45 billion to fund broadband deployment projects.
