SpaceX
Bardstown, Kentucky, is Selling City-Owned Cable TV Company To Charter
The city made a 'business decision' to sell now to avoid costly upgrades to the communications network
Comcast
How Philly Crafted a Comcast Franchise Agreement in the City's Favor
The renewed cable franchise agreement of 2015 included an important expansion of Comcast’s Internet Essentials program.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Connect20 Summit: Data-Driven Approach Needed for Digital Navigation
The NTIA’s Internet Use Survey doesn’t delve deeply enough into why people choose not to adopt broadband.
FCC
Emergency Connectivity Funding, Comcast in Connecticut, Glo Fiber in Pennsylvania
The Federal Communications Commission announced over $5 million in additional Emergency Connectivity Funding.
Expert Opinion
David Don: Strong Partnerships for Broadband ‘Beyond the Build’
BEAD success requires a long-term commitment to technological, economic, social, and civic vitality.
NCTA
Industries Revive Familiar Arguments After Net Neutrality Announcement
Telecoms oppose the measure, while major software companies side with the FCC.
5G SALE Act
Temporary Spectrum Auction Bill, Inflation Impact on Internet Bills, Omni in Pennsylvania
A bill would give the FCC a one-time authority to deliver spectrum licenses already won.
Infrastructure
Florida Broadband Grants, Support for Microsoft-Activision, IQ Fiber Investment
Comcast, Conexon, and Cox received $247 million in Florida broadband grants.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast at 10a ET / 8a MT on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – Mountain Connect
This year, the spotlight is on infrastructure integration, collaboration, and technology innovation.
BBLO
Speed Not Only Attribute Consumers Looking for in Future Broadband Services, Experts Say
’The industry needs to get off its speed fixation.’
Community Broadband
Sean Gonsalves: After Years of Talk, Cambridge is Now Taking Serious Look at Municipal Broadband
Cambridge aims to construct a citywide fiber network that passes all 52,300 residences and businesses in the city.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 – The Future of Ultra High-Speed Connectivity
How are fiber technologies evolving to adapt to ever-higher capacity, and how do alternative technologies compare?
Expert Opinion
Debra Berlyn: Creating a Path to Close the Digital Divide for Older Adults
Programs like the ACP and technologies like fixed wireless can play a key role in connecting older adults.
FCC
Starlink Likes FCC Direction on 12 GHz, Verizon & Comcast Urge ACP Funding, FCC Head on ACP Tour
The sharing of the 12 GHz band between satellite and mobile services has been the subject of contention for years.
Funding
$92 Million For Broadband Through Connect Maryland’s State Funding
The funding is through Connect Maryland, part of the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development.
ARPA
Lewis County Public Utility District Pushes Forward with Open Access Fiber Plan
‘Getting broadband out to all rural areas and all residents of Lewis County,’ Washington.
