Broadband Communities
State Broadband Directors Have a Lot to Offer Each Other, Broadband Communities Hears
One of the most helpful things a state broadband director can do for themselves is pick up the phone.
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Infrastructure
Trade Groups Drop Net Neutrality Suit, Ericsson Builds Wireless Testbed for Utilities, Think Tank’s Antitrust Approach
ISP challenge was holdout after Department of Justice dropped a similar suit.
Broadband Live
FCC’s Multi-Dwelling Decision Could Hamper Smart Wi-Fi Technology, Developer Says
The decision may disrupt managed Wi-Fi in multi-family arrangements.
Defense Department
Defense Department Must Continue Investing in Artificial Intelligence to Combat Cyber Threats: Google
Investing in AI will help prevent cyberattacks, in light of warnings about a possible increase in such attacks from Russia.
Infrastructure
Broadband Champions Necessary to Combat Obstacles and Drive Public Financing, Panelists Say
“Some communities are way ahead of others,” Illinois Broadband Office Director Matt Schmit said about quest for IIJA funds.
Infrastructure
UTOPIA’s Projects Proceeding in California and Montana, CEO Says
Both the GSCA and Yellowstone Fiber are using UTOPIA’s techniques to provide open access broadband over fiber.
WISP
WISPA Announces David Zumwalt as New CEO
Zumwalt’s tenure will begin on June 1.
Infrastructure
ATS SpaceMobile Testing Satellite-to-Cell Tech, Simington on Twitter Deal, Lawmakers Call for Better Facebook Oversight
ATS will test technology allowing LEO satellites to provide direct connectivity to cellphones.
Infrastructure
Middle Mile Infrastructure Just as Important as Last Mile, Panel Says
The funding priorities of IIJA has created the false perception that middle mile is not as important as last mile, experts say.
Infrastructure
Supply Chain Concerns Mean Providers Must Plan Ahead on Equipment Orders, Says ISP
Delays in supply chain movement means providers should ‘know what you need six to nine months out.’
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Tech-Backed Infrastructure Firm Says Private Financing Needed for Shared 5G Facilities
Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners representative says investors must step in as large carriers are burdened by high costs of 5G rollout.
FCC
Universal Service Fund in Need of Reform, Said Panelist at Broadband Community Summit Event
The Universal Service Fund’s base is shrinking.
Infrastructure
Senate Committee Witnesses Recommend Apprenticeship Programs in Schools for Broadband Workforce
Workforce funding for infrastructure expansion has been allocated under the infrastructure bill.
Infrastructure
Micro-trenching Could Cut Broadband Deployment Costs for Some High-Density Areas
Though the technology could help cut costs in some areas, it should not be considered “an end all be all solution.”
Broadband Communities
Municipalities Generally Prefer Not to Own Broadband Builds, Conference Hears
Broadband leaders note cities prefer to partner than to own networks.
DISH
Dish Partners with Samsung on 5G, EU Targets Apple on Antitrust, Mediacom Extends Fiber in Iowa
Dish enlists Samsung for 5G deployment.
