BEAD
Georgia House Votes to Exempt BEAD, ARPA Grants from State Taxes
The measure now heads to the Georgia Senate, passing the House by a vote of 162-1.
BEAD
The measure now heads to the Georgia Senate, passing the House by a vote of 162-1.
Digital Inclusion
A Massachusetts city starts new program to help disadvantaged residents access Internet low-cost internet.
Digital Inclusion
The program sets aside $14 million in ARPA funds for digital literacy and affordability efforts.
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FCC approves $18 billion for rural broadband expansion under the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model.
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The new U.S.-led group aims to develop broader international consensus on critical areas of telecommunications policy.
Funding
The FCC has now allocated almost all of the Emergency Connectivity Fund.
Rural
Experts cited a lack of middle mile as the biggest obstacle to reaching many unserved areas.
Broadband Events
Feinman is also architect of the BEAD matching funds program: He will keynote BEAD Implementation Summit on September 21.
Funding
The state plans to serve 20,000 locations with 100 * 100 Mbps broadband.
Funding
The Capital Projects Fund money will go to infrastructure and community centers.
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The ECF funds will go to 184 schools and 13 libraries serving over 100,000 students.
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The deal is expected to “amplify” 5G private networks.
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FCC seeking comments to facilitate better broadband connectivity in tribal communities.
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Meeting comes as lawmakers zero-in on regulation of artificial intelligence.
Broadband Mapping & Data
South Carolina performs mapping audits to hold ISPs accountable for coverage claims.
Expert Opinion
We know little about how California and other states plan to distribute the money under the opaque arrangement.