Illinois
Illinois Program Establishes County Broadband Plans
The program helps rural communities develop a broadband plan for universal coverage.
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.
FBA
Fidium Fiber Expands Maine Network
The network will connect over 260,00 addresses in the state.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Awards $45M CPF Grants
The money will connect 2,000 locations in 40 underserved communities by 2026.
Verizon
AST SpaceMobile, Verizon, AT&T Share Low-Band Spectrum
The shared spectrum will ensure wider coverage that benefits subscribers to all companies.
ARPA
Maine Adopts Fiber Installer Certification Program
A Maine Community College is adopting the FBA's certification program to address expanding need following federal grants.
Briefs
NCTA Documentary Depicts Broadband Deployment Challenges
The documentary follows three ISP crews in hard-to-reach, rural areas of the U.S.
Alabama
$53.3M Grant For Alabama's Middle Mile Network
The money comes from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.
ISP
Gaiia Raises $13.2M for ISP Operations System
The company provides operations and business support systems for ISPs.
ARPA
Massachusetts Launches Internet Feedback Initiative
The state will compare on-the-ground data with FCC broadband map.
Michigan
Michigan Launches $13M Grant Program
The money comes from the NTIA's Digital Equity program.
iija
Experts Give Guidance on ISP BEAD Plans
ISPs should use state broadband coverage maps and financial forecasting to create BEAD plans.
Vermont
Vermont Awards $20.2M ARPA Funds To Northwest Fiberworx
The money will bring fiber to 22 towns and 3,800 addresses in Vermont.
New York
New York Signs Social Media Algorithm Block for Minors
The bill requires social media platforms to cease using algorithms for children's online accounts.
Texas
Salt Lake City Has Fastest Internet Speeds, Says ISP Reports
The city has an average download speed of 6.5 Gbps, claims the report.
fixed wireless
AT&T Opposes Mobile Virtual Network Operators
AT&T claimed that the MVNO model limits ISPs scaling capability.
Mississippi
Mississippi Announces $70.9M CPF Awards
The money will connect 27,000 households across 19 counties to high-speed internet.
