ACP
California Official Shares Challenges in Providing Affordability After ACP
“You can’t sugar coat it… Its absence will be felt here,” state official says
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Utah
Utah Enters BEAD Rebuttal Phase
Rebuttals are due by July 9 for evaluation by Utah Broadband Center.
Expert Opinion
No 'Scam' Dunk: Help Older Adults Avoid Fraud and Scams
Losses due to scams continue to increase with adoption of high-speed internet.
CPUC
Mark Monroe Guides Ahead-of-Schedule Middle Mile Program
A proposed budget from the governor's office steps back from guaranteeing more money amid rising costs.
Fiber
AccessPlus, Hong Kong Broadband Adopt Nokia Next Generation PON
The companies claim the new technology will increase fiber optic capability of their networks.
Energy Department
FPF Announces Center for AI Research
The FPF Center for AI will develop best practices for the technology and track legislation.
Cybersecurity
Seattle Public Library Crawling Back From Ransomware Event
Ten days after major ransomware attack, many library services remain offline and key details are left unknown
AI
Lawmakers Look To Boost Electricity Grid Ahead of AI Surge
Electricity grid needs strengthening to maintain economic growth and utilize AI, policymakers and expert witnesses say
What's New
Why Broadband Matters in California... and Everywhere
Broadband is a utility that's a little bit like plumbing – just sexier.
Rural
Charter Hands Back More RDOF Census Block Groups to FCC
The company surrenedered more locations in April
Infrastructure
Challenges of Broadband Infrastructure Deployment
Rights of way, pole attachments, environmental permitting and other hurdles to broadband infrastructure deployment.
Colorado
Colorado Announces Additional CPF Winners
The money will enable 10 gigabit internet access for hundreds of Colorado residents.
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.
NTCA
Trade Groups Big and Small Ask Sixth Circuit to Toss FCC’s Data Breach Rules
Associations representing smaller providers filed a brief supporting a challenge by larger groups.
CPUC
Rob Osborn Leads the Division of CPUC Responsible for Broadband Grants
Osborn is responsible for implementation of California broadband funding programs.
E-Rate
FCC Likely to Approve Cybersecurity Funding for Schools and Libraries
Industry advocates want clarification as the FCC moves ahead with cybersecurity funding for educational institutions
