Broadband's Impact
Biden Delivers Remarks on Free Broadband to Qualified Households
Biden compared the value of broadband to telephone service, and drew parallels to the historic effort to connect the country.
Benjamin Kahn
Former Reporter Ben Kahn is a graduate of University of Baltimore and the National Journalism Center. His work has appeared in Washington Jewish Week and The Center Square.
Circuit Supply Bill, Tribal Broadband Funding, Lightpath Serves More with Fiber
Proponents of the Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards Act say it would increase domestic production and improve supply chain security.
Broadband's Impact
Biden Touts Telecom Commitment to Low-Cost Broadband Options
The commitment is separate from the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program.
BroadbandNow Publishes State Data Resource, FTC Cracks Down on Frontier, NordVPN and India
BroadbandNow’s latest state research gives users a clearer picture on where each state stands on broadband.
Texas
State Broadband Directors Have a Lot to Offer Each Other, Broadband Communities Hears
One of the most helpful things a state broadband director can do for themselves is pick up the phone.
Open Access
UTOPIA’s Projects Proceeding in California and Montana, CEO Says
Both the GSCA and Yellowstone Fiber are using UTOPIA’s techniques to provide open access broadband over fiber.
Infrastructure
Middle Mile Infrastructure Just as Important as Last Mile, Panel Says
The funding priorities of IIJA has created the false perception that middle mile is not as important as last mile, experts say.
Broadband's Impact
Supply Chain Concerns Mean Providers Must Plan Ahead on Equipment Orders, Says ISP
Delays in supply chain movement means providers should ‘know what you need six to nine months out.’
FCC
Universal Service Fund in Need of Reform, Said Panelist at Broadband Community Summit Event
The Universal Service Fund’s base is shrinking.
Infrastructure
Micro-trenching Could Cut Broadband Deployment Costs for Some High-Density Areas
Though the technology could help cut costs in some areas, it should not be considered “an end all be all solution.”
FCC
Lawmakers, FCC Take More Action Against Illegal Robocallers
There are new proposed rules that offer legal protections to those aiding in enforcement efforts against illegal robocalls.
Coalition Voices Dissent on Antitrust Bills, NYC Communities to Receive Free Broadband, Tesla Stock Takes Hit in Twitter Wake
Letter claims antitrust bills would cost the economy $319 billion.
Infrastructure
Mountain Connect Kicks Off May 23
One of the nation’s top broadband conferences is right around the corner.
iija
Digital Literacy, Outreach as Important as Physical Infrastructure, Panel Hears
Digital literacy gap and lack of outreach are part of the digital divide.
Privacy
Federal Privacy Legislation Needed As State Legislation Could Harm Smaller Players, Event Hears
Different state privacy laws stifle competition and places burdens on small companies, experts say.
X (Twitter)
Twitter Reportedly Considering Musk Offer, Verizon on 5G Transition, FTC Investigating Broadcom
Twitter’s board is reportedly re-considering Musk’s $43 billion cash offer.
