BBLO

NTIA Middle Mile Director Stresses Need for Infrastructure to Withstand Climate Events

The director of the middle mile program said applicants must show “climate resilience” to get funding.

Infrastructure

Cogent Buys T-Mobile Wireline, $81 Million from Emergency Connectivity Fund, Digital Redlining Study

T-Mobile is focusing on its wireless business, while Cogent wants to eventually replace its leased network.

Federal Reserve

Fiber Providers Feeling the Heat of Inflation as Cost of Materials, Labor Rise

One fiber tools company says inflation is hitting broadband developers hard.

Cybersecurity

Open Radio Access Networks Can Save Energy, Say Panelists at Industry Summit

Broadband players in both the fiber marketplace and 5G space are pushing for energy-efficient networks.

AARP

AT&T Sues T-Mobile Over Ad, Nokia Partners with Ready, LightPath Expanding

T-Mobile is being sued over an ad that said AT&T only gives discounts to seniors in Florida.

Expert Opinion

Jay Anderson: Is Texas the New Home for Robust Internet Access?

Cost of doing business is driving companies into markets with favorable tax rates and fewer regulations. Here’s how they’re prioritizing.

From 477

In ‘Office Hours’ Sessions, NTIA Addresses Questions of Middle Mile Grant Applicants

Sarah Bleau, Middle Mile Program Director at NTIA, reminded attendees that the Middle Mile program is not for last-mile grants.

Consumer Protection Department

FCC Map in November, Settlement with Frontier, North Carolina Broadband Grants

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has set November as target date for broadband map.

2.5 GHz

Promoting Affordable Connectivity Program, Google Bars Truth Social, T-Mobile Wins 2.5 GHz Auction

Microsoft and CWA plan to host a traveling series of events promoting the ACP subsidy.

Fiber

Missouri City Utility to Complete Fiber Build Using Utility Lease Model

Pioneered with city-owned Huntsville Utilities in Alabama and Google Fiber, the utility lease model makes unlit fibers available to others.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on September 21, 2022 – Broadband Mapping and Data

The future of the Biden administration’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act depends upon the FCC’s maps.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on September 14, 2022 – How Can Cities Take Advantage of Federal Broadband Funding?

There is an increasing worry that cities may be left out of the wealth of resources for broadband infrastructure spending.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on September 7, 2022 – Assessing the NTIA’s Middle Mile Grant Application Process

The event will be headlined by Sarah Bleau, middle mile program director at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

Funding

Future of Louisiana Broadband on Stage with BEAD Planning, Workforce Training

Special Representative for Broadband Andy Burke announced Louisiana as first state to receive $2.9 million broadband planning grant.

FBA

Report: Fiber Better for Low-Income Workers and Cheaper Per Megabit, Too

Fiber to the home costs $0.52 per Megabit per second, on average.

EPA

Specific Mapping is Key to the ReConnect Application, USDA Says

The mapping tool in the ReConnect application process allows applicants to designate proposed routes.