Briefs
ATIS Unveils 6G Spectrum Requirements Report
ATIS said that proactively understanding next generation spectrum needs is essential to U.S. leadership.
Michael D. Melero
Reporter Michael D. Melero covers tech and internet policy. He attended National Louis University, majoring in Communication and Media. He's from the South Side of Chicago and also blogs.
Oklahoma
Centranet Aims to Expand Rural Network With Help from Electric Cooperatives
Centranet has deployed approximately 3,000 miles of fiber in rural Oklahoma, connecting up to 15,000 residents.
California
California Denies AT&T's Request to End Carrier of Last Resort Obligations
CPUC received over 5,000 public comments in opposition to AT&T's plan to replace landlines with cellular service.
North Carolina
North Carolina Grants $30M ARPA Funds for Digital Equity
The money will improve access to low-income households and minority groups.
Fiber
Ziply Launches New Montana Fiber Network
The ISP is offering speeds from 100 Mbps to 50 Gbps to 29,000 addresses in Montana.
AI
Siemens Highlights AI Sustainability Challenges for Data Centers
The report urges data centers to secure sustainable power sources.
North Carolina
North Carolina Announces $67M ARPA Funds for Broadband Expansion
The investment will provide 100 Mbps symmetrical speed across 15 counties.
Briefs
San Francisco Leading Airport Connectivity
U.S. airports achieved median Wi-Fi download speed between 50 and 100 Mbps.
Iowa
Iowa Opens BEAD Rebuttal Window
Rebuttal submissions began June 14, initiating a 45-day window for ISPs to support or dispute challenges.
Funding
NTIA Approves Four State BEAD Volume Two
NTIA approved BEAD initial proposal volume two for Illinois, Oregon, Colorado, New Hampshire and Puerto Rico.
North Carolina
North Carolina Partners With Educational Institutions To Close Digital Divide
"We are looking to ensure that 100 percent of households with children subscribe to high-speed internet."
Universal Service
Vernonburg Group Calls for Urgent Universal Service Overhaul
Trade groups join a push to use USF to fund affordable connectivity efforts.
AI
Experts Disagree on Financial AI Use
Experts argue that AI introduces new economic risk while others claim it increases firm capabilities.
Louisiana
Louisiana Begins BEAD Pre-Qualifications
The preliminary pre-qualification will allow subgrantees to prepare qualification materials.
Utah
Utah Enters BEAD Rebuttal Phase
Rebuttals are due by July 9 for evaluation by Utah Broadband Center.
AI
FPF Announces Center for AI Research
The FPF Center for AI will develop best practices for the technology and track legislation.
