Appalachian Regional Commission
House Committee Approves Appalachian Satellite Broadband Bill
The legislation directs GAO to study the use of satellite broadband for economic development in Appalachia.
USF
Rural Carriers: Operating Expense Support From Universal Service Necessary
The carriers say their legacy USF support has dwindled as the FCC phased out legacy programs in favor of competitive auctions.
Expert Opinion
Tom Reid: Common-Sense Solutions to Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America
The BEAD investment offers great hope to rural America where we have been stuck in the digital divide since the beginning of the Internet age.
Public Safety
ISPs Helping Recovery from Deadly Hurricane Helene
With 21.7% of cell towers down in affected regions, emergency services struggle to respond in isolated areas
FCC
Connect Humanity Publishes Maps Detailing Internet Access In Appalachia
The new map hopes to shed light on broadband deficiencies.
Connect Humanity and Microsoft to Invest in Appalachian Broadband
The fund says that the BEAD initiative is unlikely to eliminate the connectivity gap alone.
Funding
Connect Humanity, Appalachian Community Capital Partner to Raise Funds for Broadband Access
The groups are raising $25 million for connectivity in underserved areas along Appalachia.
