Digital Inclusion

Learn How to Speak About Broadband, Say State Directors and Advocates at Connect (X)

Speaking simply will improve community engagement in digital inclusion efforts.

Defense Department

Crown Castle CEO Says 5G Plus Fixed Wireless Can Rival Fiber Connections

Experts say that 5G increases fixed wireless speed to be a competitor to wired networks.

Funding

Lawmakers and GAO Call for National Strategy to Address ‘Fragmented’ Broadband Programs

The GAO report identified 25 different broadband-focused funding programs, but some lawmakers argued that all are important.

FCC

Should Big Tech or Broadband Be Tapped for USF Contributions?

Including all broadband internet revenue will alter the internet in uncertain ways, claims expert.

Fixed Wireless

FCC Blocks One Eye, Tribal Ready Wants 12 GHz Set Aside, Universal Service Fund Recommendations

One Eye was given ‘ample opportunity’ to address robocall traffic, FCC said.

Infrastructure

Cost Modifications will Stop Rip and Replace Projects, Panel Hears

Cost modifications will reduce the efficiency of the program, agree experts.

BBLO

Overreporting on State Broadband Maps Could Hinder Spread of Connectivity to Communities

Overreporting in maps may prove to be detrimental.

BBC

Digital Inclusion Requires Localized Approach and Partnerships with Community Members

There can be no standardization of digital equity approaches, agree panelists.

FCC

Starlink Likes FCC Direction on 12 GHz, Verizon & Comcast Urge ACP Funding, FCC Head on ACP Tour

The sharing of the 12 GHz band between satellite and mobile services has been the subject of contention for years.

Infrastructure

Early Registration Offer for Made in America Summit at the Samsung Executive Briefing Center

Register by June 9 to purchase a day-long pass for just $199; Breakfast Club members pay just $49.

Funding

Fiber Technology Will Dominate BEAD Deployment, Agree Panelists at Wireless Conference

The BEAD program will prioritize fiber deployments, agree experts.

Infrastructure

Governments Must Centralize State Broadband Efforts, Say Experts at Connect (X)

Getting access to and cooperating with the right government agencies can be a big delay with infrastructure projects.

Alan Davidson

TikTok’s Response to Congress, Widening ‘Data Divide,’ New NTIA Reports and Dashboard

TikTok addressed the revelation that employees tracked the physical location of at least one U.S. journalist.

FCC

FCC Chair Floats Deadline Extension for Rip and Replace Applicants In Light of Funding Shortfall

Rosenworcel said the FCC has the authority to extend removal deadline by six months.

Funding

NTIA Workforce Development Requirements May Prove Too Restrictive

Some industry leaders are concerned that NTIA BEAD requirements make workforce hiring harder.

BBC

Fixed Wireless Technologies Provide Some Benefits to Homeowners, Say Providers

Fixed wireless should not be overlooked, according to an industry panel of providers at Broadband Communities Summit.