ARC
Appalachian Regional Commission Connects 68 Communities
ARC aims to serve the 206,000-square-mile Appalachian region, encompassing 26 million people across 13 states.
Michael D. Melero
Former Reporter Michael D. Melero covered tech and internet policy in Summer 2024. He attended National Louis University, majoring in Communication and Media. He blogs from the South Side of Chicago.
Fiber
World Broadband Association Recommends Energy Efficient Fiber
“The migration to full fiber is essential, but further network innovation is also required.”
ARPA
North Carolina Announces $112M for Broadband Expansion
The award will connect 25,903 households and businesses in 19 counties to high-speed internet.
Briefs
LiveOak Fiber Secures $250M Network Investment
The company has constructed more than 1,000 miles of fiber in Southeast U.S.
New Mexico
Community Collaboration Leads New Mexico Digital Equity Effort
The collaboration works to increase digital literacy training and expand high-speed connectivity across the state.
Fiber
Dark Fiber Market Expects Significant Growth, Reports Verified Market Research
Growth is spurred by industry desire to stay ahead of future fiber demand.
Funding
NTIA Accepted Digital Equity Plans for U.S. Territories
NTIA approved plans from American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Arkansas
Arkansas Calls for Increased Broadband Investment
The state cited $500 million in broadband investments, low tax rates, and proactive connectivity enhancements as reasons for Arkansas.
Briefs
ATIS Unveils 6G Spectrum Requirements Report
ATIS said that proactively understanding next generation spectrum needs is essential to U.S. leadership.
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.
Rural
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.
ARPA
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.
ISP
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.
