Briefs
Connect Humanity and Microsoft to Invest in Appalachian Broadband
The fund says that the BEAD initiative is unlikely to eliminate the connectivity gap alone.
Corey Walker
Reporter Corey Walker is a native of Chicago and attended the University of Michigan. His interests are at the intersection of public policy and economics.
Alabama
Fastwyre Broadband Announces Central Alabama Investments
The new initiative will enhance broadband access for rural Alabama
Briefs
Nokia Touts First Products Compliant With Build America, Buy America Act
The chips are expected to give users faster services and help broadband reach homes and workplaces
Advanced Energy
Data Centers Consuming Massive Amounts of Energy, Report Says
Data centers are expected to grow to 6% of American energy consumption by 2026
Briefs
Deadline for NATOA Broadband Award on Friday, April 19
The awards will be made from August 25 to August 28, 2024.
COVID
Broadband Accessibility a Focal Point in Hearing on Telehealth
Participants consider broadband internet an integral part of expanding telehealth accessibility.
Tribal
Funding Requests of $2.6 Billion in Next Round of Tribal Broadband Program
The funding proposals are for a program with $980 million in funds available.
Briefs
TIA Launches Labor Shortage Initiative Ahead of BEAD Rollout
The new initiative aims to boost broadband workers by at least 200,000
Biden-Harris Administration
White House to Spend $6.4 Billion on Samsung to Create Texas Chip Manufacturing Hub
The new venture is expected to produce more than 21,000 new jobs.
Briefs
Wireless Connectivity Market to Grow to $294 Billion by 2032
Wi-Fi and consumer electronics are expected to drive much of the growth.
Broadband's Impact
Lumen Technologies in $73.4 Million Deal With Government Accountability Office
Lumen will deliver secure management network services, virtual private network services and ethernet services.
People
Vivacity Infrastructure Group Names Chris Rabii CEO
Vivacity's new CEO has 25 years of experience in the industry.
Rural
Tarana and Mediacom Announce Partnership for Fixed Wireless in the South
Two companies have combined forces to bring high quality internet to the South.
Tribal
Tribal Ready and Gaiia Partner to Support Indian Country
Trial Ready announces partnership with OSS/BSS software company.
FCC
FCC Sends Cease And Desist to Company Making Robocalls
The company sent calls 'informing' households of a fake tax relief program.
Biden-Harris Administration
White House Touts U.S. Semiconductor Factories by Chip Giant TSMC
The new deal should help bolster American semiconductor manufacturing capacity and supply chain independence.
