ACP
FCC Demands $1.18 Million in Repayment From Wireless Providers
Boomerang Wireless and Assist Wireless are expected to repay the U.S. Treasury
COVID
Tim Stelzig: Explaining BEAD, Trying to Bridge the Digital Divide
Some areas that are relatively easier to serve have received multiple rounds of federal investment, while others perpetually remain left behind.
COVID
ACP Funding is Still a Good Idea, Even for the Current GOP
But don’t get your hopes up.
COVID
Broadband Experts Reflect on Digital Divide Progress Five Years After Pandemic
'Where my hope lies is in the states,' said Deborah Lathen, president of Lathen Consulting.
Expert Opinion
Rep. Louis Riggs: BEAD's Groundhog Day Moment
No reputable provider is going to propose serving areas that do not make sense with fiber.
Infrastructure
Japan's SoftBank Plans to Invest $100 Billion in U.S. Projects
Trump has used the weeks since the election to promote his policies, negotiate with foreign leaders and try to strike deals.
COVID
Mark Zuckerberg Dines with Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago
Trump was kicked off Facebook following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Expert Opinion
To Withstand Emergencies Like Helene, Broadband Policies Need to Last
Going forward, we could mitigate risks by designing our networks with resiliency in mind.
Community Broadband
Kendall County, Illinois, Builds Its Own Fiber Network After Being Snubbed By Big ISPs
The fiber-plus-fixed wireless project is estimated to cost $67 million to connect more than 13,000 county locations.
COVID
Wisconsin Allocates $115 Million in Broadband Funding for Anchor Institutions
Grants will fund libraries and community centers in 35 communities
COVID
Exclusive Series: Municipal Broadband and Open Access
More than a third of the 700 communities served by municipal broadband do so with an open access network.
Infrastructure
In Chicago, Democratic Mayors Hail Biden’s Infrastructure Agenda
'If it weren't for these investments, you wouldn't be seeing economic comeback in cities across the country.'
Texas
Texas Opens $729M Broadband Grant Applications
The second round of funding is supported by money from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Rural
Construction Costs Cause Latest RDOF Defaults
Missouri and Texas providers are the latest to default on RDOF locations
Expert Opinion
Connected Complexity: The Journey to Modern Fiber Networks in Chicago
Many areas of Chicago rely on outdated and privately-owned telecommunication networks.
Energy and Commerce
Broadband Accessibility a Focal Point in Hearing on Telehealth
Participants consider broadband internet an integral part of expanding telehealth accessibility.
