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The Council adopted a multi-year Open Access
program to deliver county-wide high-speed connectivity.
The Need for Ongoing Network Performance Monitoring by U.S. States
Establishing Best Practices for U.S. State Broadband Program Accountability
Kansas Wraps Up Major Broadband Program, Eyes BEAD Construction in 2026
Kansas broadband development official outlines next steps as Kansas nears BEAD deployment.
Protecting The Nation's Critical Communications Infrastructure From Theft & Vandalism - Fall 2025
Fiber cuts and related acts can paralyze critical operations, creating cascading disruptions that may affect millions of citizens simultaneously.
The 5G Promise Falls Short of Reality: Examining Economic Impact Claims
To protect economic and public safety interests, regulators, legislators, law enforcement, municipalities, and communications providers must work together.
Rural Internet Access Critical for AI Competitiveness: Connected Nation
Rural America risks falling behind in the AI race without foundational infrastructure
Connected Nation Holds Summit on Network Infrastructure for AI Leadership
The summit covered a wide array of issues on network infrastructure for AI
BEAD Plans Released for Washington, Kansas, Maine and Wisconsin
Six of the 10 states releasing draft BEAD proposals plan on more than 70% fiber
Kansas Governor Announced $10.4 Million to Increase State Broadband Adoption
The funds are intended for device distribution and accessible public Wifi in underserved areas.
States Looking to Ensure Participation in New BEAD Rounds
New BEAD rules require an additional, expedited round of bidding in every state.
Speeding BEAD Summit Adds Panel on New Notice About NOFO
Event features analysis of June 6 NOFO, Congressional keynotes, state broadband leaders and others addressing the $42.5 billion Program
Kansas Governor Announces $43 Million Middle Mile Initiative
Broadband Project will be funded by NTIA.
Spectrum Offers $25,000 Reward For Fiber Optic Vandals
As copper wire theft spikes, law enforcement and corporations speak out.
Excited Wichita Breaks Ground on New Internet Exchange Point
Carrier-neutral IXP by Connected Nation and Newby Ventures at Wichita State University will boost internet connection times and speeds.
Mercury Broadband Stares Down $25 Million Penalty for Surrendering RDOF Locations
Company petitions FCC to reduce expected penalty
Where Fiber Doesn't Fit
There are a variety of technologies to consider for environments where fiber isn't a viable option
Kansas Declares Broadband Critical Infrastructure, Boosts Legal Protections
The new law increased penalties for trespassing on or damaging telecommunications systems
Governors Largely Silent on Broadband in State of State Addresses
Only handful of governors discuss broadband in 2025 opening remarks
New York Open for BEAD Applications
It's at least the sixteenth state to start taking grant proposals under the $42.5 billion program.
Mercury Broadband Defaults on Hundreds of RDOF Locations
Largest default was in Michigan, with 640 Census Block Groups
USDA Announces $173 Million in Additional ReConnect Funding
ReConnect Program funding will flow to ten states.
Wyoming Opens BEAD Grant Application Window
The BEAD application window will close Dec. 5, 2024
Kansas Set to Open BEAD Grant Application Window for Internet Expansion
With $451.7 million from BEAD, the state expects to reach all unserved and underserved areas.
GOP State AGs Oppose FCC’s 60-Day Mobile Phone Unlocking Plan
State officials say FCC lacks legal authority to require unlocking.
Advice from Southwest State Broadband Heads on BEAD
Applications from WISPs would help inform extremely high-cost thresholds, they said.
Former Kansas Broadband Chief Reflects on Controversial Exit
Piros de Carvalho’s departure comes at a time in which state broadband offices are being scrutinized as never before.
West Virginia Has Worst Internet, Claims DesignRush
The state had the highest average number of complaints to the FCC about internet per 100,000 broadband serviceable locations.
Kansas Announces $3.9M Digital Equity Grants
The money will fund public Wi-Fi and device distribution programs.
Commerce Department is Aiming to Approve All BEAD Plans by Fall
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said there will be more approvals handed down in the coming weeks.
Kansas and West Virginia Receive BEAD Volume 2 Approval
The states will have one year to award subgrants with their allocations.
Vermont to Start BEAD Challenge Process
Four other states are accepting challenges and three more are planning to begin the process soon.
Nvidia Navigates Export Rules, FCC on High-Cost, Kansas Awards Fiber Grants
Department of Commerce continues to combat the export of U.S. semiconductors to adversarial nations
FCC Fines TracFone, Rip and Replace Extensions, Kansas State Internet Exchange Point
The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has entered into a settlement with TracFone for subsidy program violations.
Maine Submitted its BEAD 5-Year Action Plan to the NTIA
Maine is one of the first states to submit its plan to the NTIA, following Delaware.
Permitting, Purchase Restrictions Still Outstanding as BEAD Makes Way to States
Permitting delays could make the five-year deployment timeline difficult to meet, panelists said.
New ACP Outreach Programs, Digital Equity Off-Campus Study, Another ISP Acquisition
At least $70 million will be committed to get Americans signed up to the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Treasury Department Announces $357 Million in Additional Capital Projects Fund Awards
Kansas, Maine, Maryland and Minnesota are among the awardees.
Kate Forscey: Biden’s Broadband Plan Begs the Question, If We Build it, Will Consumers Really Come?
One of the biggest problems with getting broadband access to all Americans is not just deployment but adoption.
National Telecommunications and Information Webinar Focuses on Broadband Boost to Local Economies
November 19, 2020 – While the business case for rural broadband has been debated, panelists at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s monthly webinar on Wednesday concluded that rural broadband enhances local economies. Mid-Atlantic Broadband was able to establish an open a
Tech Industry Pushes Back Against EARNIT, Microsoft on Digital Divide, Satellite Analyzer-in-the-cloud
The Computer and Communications Industry Association and four other internet trade groups sent a letter Thursday to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., to protest aspects of the proposed Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interact
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Broadband Deployment Updates from Virginia, Kansas, Ohio and Indiana
BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: It is great to see this kind of round-up of an array of broadband activities happening throughout the country. It is a reminder that broadband remains a potent economic development issue throughout the country, if not in Washington. Kudos to Smart and Resilient Cities fo
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Kansas Governor Establishes a Broadband Advisory Task Force
WASHINGTON July 19, 2010 – Governor Mark Parkinson has established a 24 member advisory group to work with Connect Kansas to implement various broadband initiatives. The new group, called the Kansas Broadband Advisory Task Force, will develop a set of recommendations to help support statewide availa
Rural Broadband Forum: Connecting Rural Leaders For Broadband
DALLAS, April 28, 2010 – Day Two at the 2010 Broadband Properties Summit here began with a discussion by broadband experts about how to connect rural leaders into the broadband equation. Moderated by Bill Shuffstall, extension educator at Pennsylvania State University, forum speakers included Mark
Four States Win $28.6 Million Broadband Grant
WASHINGTON, April 16, 2010 – The Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration on Friday announced an investment in broadband growth to help boost economic growth, create jobs and improve education and public safety in portions of Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Tex
