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NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth said the agency was ‘operating under the assumption’ states could retain and use non-deployment dollars.
Empowering Rural Alberta with an Open Access FTTH Network
The Council adopted a multi-year Open Access
program to deliver county-wide high-speed connectivity.
The Need for Ongoing Network Performance Monitoring by U.S. States
Establishing Best Practices for U.S. State Broadband Program Accountability
Protecting The Nation's Critical Communications Infrastructure From Theft & Vandalism - Fall 2025
Fiber cuts and related acts can paralyze critical operations, creating cascading disruptions that may affect millions of citizens simultaneously.
The 5G Promise Falls Short of Reality: Examining Economic Impact Claims
To protect economic and public safety interests, regulators, legislators, law enforcement, municipalities, and communications providers must work together.
Missouri Targeting 80 Percent Fiber, Nearly $1 Billion Under BEAD Budget
South Dakota also posted its draft plan Friday, bringing the total to 45 states.
FCC Chairman Carr Announces ‘Build America’ Agenda
Sioux Falls, SD, hosted Carr as he spoke on his plans for future telecom.
Where Fiber Doesn't Fit
There are a variety of technologies to consider for environments where fiber isn't a viable option
States Advance BEAD Subgrantee Selection Amid Federal Uncertainty
New Mexico, Hawaii report strong provider interest as more states move to prepare final proposals.
Ziply Fiber Pushes Back Against NorthWestern Energy Complaints
NorthWestern filed a public comment about what it alleged were Ziply’s unsafe conditions
Energy Company Complains About Ziply Fiber Deployment
NorthWestern Energy filed a complaint about the provider with the FCC
NTIA Awards $100 Million to Seven States for Advanced Digital Equity Plans
The plans will promote device access, low-cost broadband plans, and digital skills and training.
USDA Announces $173 Million in Additional ReConnect Funding
ReConnect Program funding will flow to ten states.
Sen. Thune Berates BEAD Program Progress
White House connects Biden with rural family to show deployment progress
Lumen Facing Penalties in Wake of RDOF Defaults
The company defaulted on auction-won locations in three states
Lumen Defaults on 3,500 RDOF Locations
The company won a total of more than 77,000 homes and businesses in the RDOF reverse auction.
Senate Bill Aims to Streamline Broadband Permitting on Federal Lands
The act aims to accelerate the review process for broadband permits issued by federal agencies.
Midwest ISPs Say FCC Error Means Loss of Broadband Subsidy Support
The companies say they're losing out on $2.5 million annually because of a misclassified competitor.
AT&T Launches New Fixed Wireless Service, Lawsuits Over Lead Cables, $27M for Rural South Dakota Broadband
Stockholders claim AT&T and Verizon failed to disclose harmful effects of lead-clad cables.
Florida, Mississippi, S.D. and Utah Awarded Broadband Planning Grants
‘This award will provide access to those communities who have for too long went without affordable internet connectivity.’
Ben Miller: For Deployed Military, Voting is Long and Arduous, But Technology Can Help
I learned early that voting is a privilege. My father grew up as one of 7 children in a poor family in South Dakota. He served in the Army to help pay for college and pursue the American Dream. I grew up believing anything was possible if I worked hard enough, and this was because […]
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Panelists Highlight Importance of Accurate Broadband Maps in Closing Digital Divide
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2019 — Closing the digital divide will require a multifaceted long-term solution, and better broadband maps are an essential step towards getting there, said panelists at a discussion hosted by New York Law School and the Federal Communications Bar Association on Tuesday. Indian
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Connect America Fund Threatens Rural States’ Telephone Subsidies
WASHINGTON, November 29, 2010 – As the next phases of the National Broadband Plan draw near, states with significant rural area have expressed concern that they may lose funds vital to affordable telephone service.
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