Data Center
LSC Breaks Ground on Dark Fiber Expansion
Construction is expected to conclude by the end of 2025
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Public Safety
Still Monitoring Helene Recovery, FCC Readies for Milton
The agency activated its disaster reporting system Monday.
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Urged to Improve Approach to Collecting Broadband Data
Stakeholders pushed for better data and stricter standards.
Rip and Replace
Point Broadband Asks for Rip-and-Replace Extension
Alabama ISP says it needs more time to migrate all customers to secure hardware.
E-Rate
Disabilities Group Seeks E-Rate Funding Beyond Hotspots
AAPD is asking FCC to fund assistive devices in schools
SpaceX
House Committee Probes Starlink RDOF Denial
The FCC said it stood by its decision not to award the company $885 million in broadband subsidies.
Expert Opinion
Public vs. Private Networks – What Is the Difference?
Knowing the differences between public and private networks is crucial when exploring wireless network options
Education
School Leaders Press FCC for Expanded E-Rate Support Beyond Hotspots
'Embedded cellular devices are less expensive than separate hotspot devices.'
Broadband Mapping and Data
Ookla Names Connecticut, North Dakota As Top Performing Broadband States
Speed data showed that performance was far from equal across the board.
Cox Communications
Rhode Island Announces $13 Million in Broadband Grants
The state's planning a second, $12 million round of CPF awards.
Election 2024
AI in Political Ads Rule Unlikely Before Election: Carr
Reply comments on the rules, which Carr opposes, are due October 11.
Management Department
NTIA Approves Volume Two of Iowa’s BEAD Proposal
The approval enables Iowa to begin implementing its BEAD program
5G Wireless
UScellular: Intense Competition, Debt Drove Decision to Sell to T-Mobile
Officials from UScellular made their case to the FCC last week
Google Taking On Proposed ‘Link Tax’ in New Zealand
Company might need to cut news link on Google Search and Google News
Spectrum
Internet of Things, Augmented Reality Promoted at 6 GigaHertz
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel looking to open more in 6 GHz band for Very Low Power use.
DHS
Misinformation and Hoaxes About Hurricane Helene Cloud the Recovery
Disinformation agents, hucksters and politicians are exploiting the disaster.
