New York
New York Releases BEAD Prequalification Requirements
The prequalification application process will open on June 21.
Teralyn Whipple
Former Assistant Editor Teralyn Whipple studied marketing at Brigham Young University. She has reported extensively on broadband infrastructure, investments and deployment.
Maine
Maine Enters BEAD Rebuttal Phase
The rebuttal phase allows ISPs to address challenges to service claims.
CPUC
California Issues Last Mile Fund Draft Resolutions
Applicants for California's Last Mile Federal Funding Account can expect to receive feedback soon.
USTelecom
Federal Communications Commission Updates Border Gateway Protocol Reporting
Regulations would require providers to submit annual reports on risk mitigation.
Infrastructure
New Advocacy Group Addresses Infrastructure Safety
Damages to underground infrastructure are estimated to cost $30 million annually.
IIJA
White House Launches Federal-State Energy Collab
The Biden Administration facilitated 21 state commitments to prioritize increasing energy grid capacity.
Senate Commerce
Summit Ridge Announces $500 Million FCC Reimbursement
The money will reimburse ISPs affected by the FCC's rip and replace program.
Fiber
AccessPlus, Hong Kong Broadband Adopt Nokia Next Generation PON
The companies claim the new technology will increase fiber optic capability of their networks.
Comcast
At California Department of Technology, Scott Adams Seeks Broadband for All
The team at California Department of Technology leads strategic planning and coordination of broadband deployments in the state.
CPUC
Rob Osborn Leads the Division of CPUC Responsible for Broadband Grants
Osborn is responsible for implementation of California broadband funding programs.
Nevada
Nevada Allocates $250 Million To Middle Mile
The network will consist of 2,500 miles of open access fiber.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Releases Broadband Map
The state was awarded $108.7 million through BEAD funds.
Adam D’Angelo
OpenAI Implements Safety Panel
The panel will bring together experts to discuss the company’s processes and safeguards.
Colorado
Colorado to Increase Locality Outreach in Summer Roadshow
State broadband officers will discuss broadband topics with local leaders in a state tour.
Briefs
Ciena Announces Second Year of Broadband Project in Rural Fiji
The project proposes to connect more than 2,000 students and teachers in Fiji.
Briefs
Gateway Fiber Receives Capital for New Markets
Gateway's debt financing is expected to enable the company to pursue expansion in three states.
