Michigan
Michigan Awarded $20.5M Digital Equity Capacity Grant
The state can now implement its digital equity plan.
Taormina Falsitta
Former Reporter Taormina Falsitta worked for Broadband Breakfast covering state broadband activities in Summer 2024. She studies business management at the Catholic University of America – Tucson.
iija
NTIA Approves Connecticut BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 2
The state was allocated $144 million through the BEAD program.
Rhode Island
NTIA Grants Rhode Island BEAD Initial Proposal Approval
The state was allocated $108 million BEAD funds.
Hawaii
Hawaii Receives BEAD Initial Proposal Approval
The state was allocated $194 million through BEAD.
DISH
EchoStar Launches Open-RAN Testing Lab
The lab will conduct field tests for O-RAN components from multiple vendors.
Minnesota
Fiber Provider Invests $21M In Minnesota Network
Communities will be serviced with speeds of up to 10Gbps.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Colorado Opens BEAD Public Comment Window
The public can review draft project area maps and program guidelines.
iija
Idaho Opens BEAD Rebuttal Phase
Idaho Office of Broadband will provide 28 days for rebuttals to coverage challenges.
FCC
Verizon Fined for 911 Call Outage
The company will also be required to create a compliance plan.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Initiates CPF Request for Proposal
The money will connect an estimated 6,700 locations in the state with high-speed internet.
Biden-Harris Administration
Federal Municipal Network Support Declining, Warns Experts
Despite initial federal support, funding programs are not supportive of municipal broadband.
Ohio
Communities in Ohio Look for Broadband Technical Assistance
The request for proposals seeks a consultant to help three Ohio counties work on broadband projects.
Rural
ISP Inland Cellular Seeking Commnet's RDOF Obligation
FCC seeks comment on transfer of Commnet's RDOF award.
Oregon
Oregon Encourages BEAD Pre-Qualification
Oregon broadband office raised concerns about BEAD funding gaps.
CTA
Healthcare Leaders Call For Privacy Legislation
Measures should be taken to protect patients seeking to use mobile devices to receive healthcare.
AI
Mobile Network Alliance Touts Energy Saving AI
'Reducing energy consumption while maintaining service performance is a key ongoing challenge for the industry.'
