Bill Johnson
Permitting Delays Remain Top Broadband Deployment Obstacle: Industry Leaders
From railroad crossings to pole attachments, permitting emerged as the primary obstacle slowing fiber broadband deployments.
Infrastructure
Leaders Call for Overhaul of Underground Utility Safety Laws Amid Broadband Expansion
47% of all underground infrastructure damages affect telecom, with 25% of those damages caused by telecom companies hitting their own infrastructure.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on May 21, 2025 - Locates and Underground Infrastructure Safety
Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of underground infrastructure, public policy, and broadband deployment.
Fiber
Fiber Broadband Association Rings in New Year Touting 100 Gbps Service
'The only thing that is certain in 2025 is uncertainty,' said GFiber's Ariane Schaffer.
Fiber Connect
Need a Broadband Deployment Permit? Here Are Some Tips
The NTIA is set to publish presentations on permit applications from twelve federal agencies.
IIJA
New Broadband Transparency Labels Roll Out Nationwide
Government officials express optimism that the introduction of labels will signal a new era of transparency and competition.
Infrastructure
Fiber and Wireless Companies Agree States Should Incentivize Local Permitting Reform
State can offer grant application points and recognition for adhering to permitting guidance.
DISH
Committee on China, Dish Exec Leaving, New Fiber Broadband Board
The new committee will investigate competition between the U.S. and China.
