Funneling of infrastructure funds through states differs from Obama-era broadband programs.
The Federal Communications Commission has no excuse for why the agency finished with the same bad data it started with.
With infrastructure bill, there is no longer a shortage of funds for states to expand their broadband infrastructure, consultants said.
While NTIA will interpret grant funding under the law, it’s up to states to determine where to allocate money.
Attendees questioned how digital equity progress can be measured and how underserved populations are educated on technology use.
The Treasury Department has resolved all of the concerns that the Institute for Local Self Reliance identified in May.
Bipartisan vote confirms Davidson atop the Commerce Department agency. It has a large pile of money to spend on broadband.
Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Shelley Moore Capito listed infrastructure fund disbursement among their foremost focuses for the coming year.
Treasury Department departed from its original proposed rule, granting recipients flexibility on broadband download and upload speeds.
Comments are due on February 4, 2022, focused on the infrastructure grants, middle-mile program, and digital equity planning grants.
The Fiber Broadband Association and the NTCA Rural Broadband Association said it will release the book before May 2022.
NTIA is likely to continue to oversee the $42.5 billion for broadband from the IIJA.
Minnesota's broadband office is concerned about federal compliance in the wake of new federal funding.
California also has 18 projects that are part of the state's $6-billion broadband investment under its California Comeback Plan.
Leaders addressed strategies and importance of private spending.
President Biden celebrated $65 billion for broadband deployment.
Former head of NTIA said it could cost $12 billion.
Over 400,000 locations across the U.S. will get broadband in this funding wave.
Funds made available by the infrastructure bill will not need solid maps to make spending efficient, experts agree.
Raimondo said to expect relatively quick turnaround on broadband affordability and job creation, longer timeline on fiber buildouts.
Associations and public interest groups said there are still many Americans using only voice services.
Largest single federal investment ever in broadband will enable communities to invest in fiber as critical infrastructure, says industry group.
After a push by President Biden, House leaders allowed for a vote on the infrastructure legislation, with some GOP support.
The rules will give Capital Projects Fund applicants authority to decide what's 'affordable, reliable, and unserved.'
Tribal community leaders are concerned over the effectiveness of outreach methods the FCC uses to fund broadband in tribal libraries.
FCC said it disbursed an additional $269 million in the first round.
The more detail, the better, NTIA officials said of program.
Funds targeted towards internet providers in areas with poor digital access across 19 states.
The agency is reevaluating winning bids after asking providers to ensure census blocks aren't already served.
The agency said it hopes to better target areas in need of adequate connectivity.
Muninetworks.org has put together a handy overview of broadband programs - current and pending.
Even though the models are not yet mainstream, some experts praise them for their unique advantages.
The Broadband Communities Summit heard stories from coops, including the obstacles and keys to success.
Conference, which hosted the Digital Infrastructure Investment show, digs into pressing connectivity issues.
Broadband expansion can happen fast if grant money includes stipulations to share infrastructure, Jonathan Adelstein says.
Open access to middle mile infrastructure will help deliver services at the last mile, CETF says.
Counties see it as a way to increase competition and lower prices, while telecoms see money and quality problems.
Broadband money programs and a need for connectivity is driving capital into the space.
"Farm Fresh Broadband" explains the world of broadband policy and provides solutions to bridge the digital divide.
The FCC should hit the pause button on a current plan to zero out support for voice-only services.
The ruling prevents internet providers in the state from abandoning net neutrality for broadband customers.
Results of verifications, audits and speed and latency testing for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund will be made public.
The Senate Commerce Committee will vote on Sohn’s renomination after confirmation efforts stalled last year.
Former Chairman William Kovacic said that Biden’s direction of the FTC raises expectations for the agency.
Broadband providers must now create “broadband nutrition labels” which list pricing and speed information.
Social media platforms are harming Iran due to their ignorance of Iranian culture and the nation's primary dialects.
Texas government official says that “cybersecurity needs to be a kitchen table topic.”
This will be the “first true gigabit city in the state of Montana,” said Bozeman's director of economic development.
The FCC on Thursday revoked the operating authorization of China Unicom, in latest effort to weed out national security threats.
Greater enrollment in federal programs will help close the digital divide, especially for Latino communities, but help is needed.
He argued that fundamental changes must be made to restore peoples' faith in an American system that works for everyone.
Technology advocacy groups are concerned about big technology companies entering the auto industry.
Experts discuss how social media is being treated in the Middle East and how to respond.
Ernesto Falcon of the EFF says the state’s current plans, assisted by the IIJA, will connect everyone in the state.
AT&T now has a 5 gigabit speeds for residential and business customers in 70 additional markets.
The United States Innovation and Competition Act would, among other things, plow money into semiconductor research and development.
The agency implemented new rules on the Affordable Connectivity Program, which makes a new subsidy permanent.
The deal would elevate Microsoft in an even more favorable position in the games-as-a-service market.
The D.C. attorney general is leading other state AGs alleging Google mislead consumers into believing they could disable location tracking.
Older adults continue at a rapid pace to adopt tech that assists the aging process.
Associations including INCOMPAS and WISPA applaud new multitenant proposal.
The Federal Communications Commission has no excuse for why the agency finished with the same bad data it started with.
If adopted, the FCC’s regulations would increase broadband options for tenants.
The president urged wireless carriers to comply with the aviation industry’s requests for further delays on new network launches.
Klobuchar was able to rally Democrats and Republicans to support her bill, but its future depends upon a shaky alliance.
The president says that, in the past, Russia has taken covert military actions.
The new television broadcasting standard brings faster speeds and more opportunities for connecting tele-services.
The National League of Cities said government leaders need to have 'multiple points of engagement' with communities.
The Department of Agriculture awarded Lumen a $1.2-billion, 11-year contract for data services.
With infrastructure bill, there is no longer a shortage of funds for states to expand their broadband infrastructure, consultants said.
The future of teleworking will need upgraded security.
Business groups are asking Congress to supersede state laws by passing privacy legislation that sets a national standard.
While NTIA will interpret grant funding under the law, it’s up to states to determine where to allocate money.
Starks sat down to discuss the promise of smart grid technology for the environment.
T-Mobile ranks fastest mobile provider, improving on third quarter performance.
Airlines claim the need to cancel a many flights because of interference between altimeters and 5G transmitters.
Nominated by President Biden as Federal Communications Commissioner, Sohn understands the real reason net neutrality is necessary.
Attendees questioned how digital equity progress can be measured and how underserved populations are educated on technology use.
Lawmakers chastised the companies for providing little information in response to past committee inquiries.
The commissioner noted the peril democracy and citizen privacy finds themselves in around the world.
