Exclusive Reports

Green Energy Provisions Meet Smart Grid and Broadband Infrastructure

Advances for the green economy in the Inflation Reduction Act rely upon smart grid infrastructure.

Tribal

Tribal Nations Face Challenges in Accessing and Maximizing Funding: Connected America Conference

The lengthy grant application process can be a barrier for Tribes with limited resources.

CFR

Treasury Announces New Compliance Obligations for Broadband Grants

The Treasury announced a proposal to revise broadband grant compliance obligations Tuesday.

Expert Opinion

Dmitry Sumin: How Can Operators Minimize Blocking Legitimate Traffic While Preventing Fraud?

Blocking the entire compromised originating or terminating ranges of voice traffic leads to unnecessary losses.

Data Center

Growing Investment in Digital Infrastructure, Especially Fiber: Connected America Conference

As providers attempt to expand their fiber footprints, some are turning to open access networks.

FCC

Generative AI Concerns, New York Gets $100M for Broadband, FCC Funding Students

There is widespread concern about the race to create more powerful AI tools without guardrails.

Fabric

Altice Disputing Locations New York Claims is Underserved in FCC Broadband Map

New York filed 31,000 location challenges against the FCC’s mapping data.

Funding

State Broadband Leaders Emphasize Planning, Community Involvement: Connected America Conference

While waiting for grant funding, state broadband leaders should work to engage and educate local communities.

FCC

License Authorization Proposal, White House Cybersecurity Initiatives, Georgia Adds Fiber Provider to Committee

The proposal follows a November order temporarily halting certain foreign licenses.

IIJA

Fiber Deployment Should Consider Equity and Sustainability: Connected America Conference

Industry leaders agreed that fiber deployment should be prioritized, with other technologies supplementing as needed.

USF

Bill Would Require FCC to Make Rules on Expanding Funding Base of Universal Service Fund

The bill requires the FCC to study and reform the contribution base of the Universal Service Fund.

Chips

‘The Sound of Made in America’: Fiber Makers Increase Production Ahead of Delivery of Billions in Federal Funds

Commerce Secretary Raimondo made stops at fiber manufacturing facilities in North Carolina.

Education Department

Digital Learning is Here to Stay, Necessitating Multi-Sector Collaboration: Connected America Conference

The pandemic heightened the urgency of closing the digital divide, but several barriers remain.

Christopher Mitchell

Amid Flawed Federal Maps and Programs, Local Action is Key: Connected America Conference

Communities should take initiative in building out networks without waiting for federal funding, panelists said.

Fiber

Barriers to Last-Mile Fiber Include Affordability: Connected America Conference

Industry experts agreed that reaching each individual consumer is the key to a full-fiber future.

BEAD

Order on Spyware, WISPA Adds VP of Government Affairs, Michael Baker Hosts Webinars

An executive order bans the federal government from using spyware deployed for human rights abuses.