Funding
FCC Unveils Plans to Phase Out Affordable Connectivity Program
Despite efforts to secure additional funding, the FCC is initiating steps to cease new enrollments and establish an official end-date.
Jericho Casper
Former Assistant Editor and Reporter Jericho Casper graduated from the University of Virginia studying media policy. She grew up in Newport News in an area impacted by the digital divide and has a passion for universal access.
Funding
Alabama, Florida Propose Making RDOF Locations BEAD-Eligible
There are concerns about RDOF's possible lack of impact in areas of their states.
People
Broadband People: Rusty Williams Is New CEO of Utilities Technology Council
The announcement of Williams' appointment comes nearly 8 months after departure of the prior CEO.
Rural
FCC Concludes Review of Rural Digital Opportunity Applications with More Defaults
Nearly one-third of the money awarded through RDOF was defaulted on.
Funding
$113 Million in Broadband Grants Aim to Empower Colorado’s Local Providers
All but one of the awardees are Colorado-based internet service providers.
Funding
Draft BEAD Plans Looking to Mark Some Fixed Wireless 'Underserved'
Ohio's move was blocked by the NTIA, but Vermont's and Georgia's survived edits from the agency.
12 Days of Broadband
12 Days of Broadband: State Regulations and Children's Safety Online
12 year olds (and older) having to age-verify on social media may become more common going forward.
12 Days of Broadband
12 Days of Broadband: Nearly 10 Months Without FCC Spectrum Authority
As the global race for 5G dominance continues, a significant hurdle looms ahead.
12 Days of Broadband
12 Days: Middle Mile Investments and the Push for Internet Exchange Points
NTIA’s Enabling Middle Mile Program will facilitate the installation of over 12,000 miles of fiber-optic cable.
Funding
In Year-End Message, FCC Chairwoman Urges Affordable Connectivity Funding
The low-income internet subsidy could run out of funding as early as April 2024.
12 Days of Broadband
12 Days: FCC Issued Rules Against Digital Discrimination
In religious traditions including Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism and others, 8 represents the idea of balance, justice and fairness.
12 Days of Broadband
12 Days: In 2023, a Rising Tide of Open Access Networks
Open access networks can be better understand through the 7-layered Open Systems Interconnection
Broadband's Impact
12 Days: How Soon Will the Affordable Connectivity Program Expire?
The remaining funds are anticipated to be depleted by May 2024, according to the ACP Dashboard tracker.
12 Days of Broadband
12 Days: Is ChatGPT Artificial General Intelligence or Not?
On the First Day of Broadband, my true love sent to me: One Artificial General Intelligence
Ookla
Download Speeds Are Primary Factor in Users' Broadband Decisions: Ookla
The battle for users intensifies due to competitive responses from cable, DSL, fiber and even satellite providers.
Infrastructure
Former Utah House Speaker Spearheads Campaign Against UTOPIA Fiber
The rapidly expanding open access network has historically faced consistent opposition from anti-muni groups.
