Digital Inclusion
Levin: Broadband Affordability Should Be Republican Priority
Analyst likened the ACP to other essential government programs like SNAP and Medicaid.
Digital Inclusion
Pew Study Reveals Trends in State Plans to Close Digital Equity Gaps
Availability, affordability, and device access emerged as top barriers to Internet access
Broadband Mapping and Data
WISPA Pushes Back on Calls for Symmetrical Gigabit Broadband Standard
Industry groups are urging FCC to reject long-term symmetrical speed goals.
Satellite
Maine's Free Starlink Initiative Sparks Debate Over Rural Broadband Solutions
These locations will remain eligible for fiber deployment under BEAD.
Fiber
Broadband Industry Sees 7.5% Drop in Capex in 2023
The $94.7 billion investment reported in 2023 came from leading wireline, wireless, and cable providers.
Section 706
ISP Trade Group Wants to Retain Status Quo on Broadband Definition
Raising the benchmark could have unintended consequences for the BEAD program
Advanced Energy
USDA’s Andy Berke Champions Fiber as Key to Rural Broadband Success
Broadband experts cautioned against alternative technologies under BEAD.
Fiber
Trade Group: Fiber Growth Fastest In U.S. History
FBA encouraged further development of fiber network speeds
Open Access
Industry Officials Say More Middle Mile Funding is Needed
The $1 billion federal middle mile program received $7.5 billion in applications.
FBA
Fiber Versus Wireless Debate is Back at Mountain Connect
Do consumers need fiber to their door? Or would wireless or satellite service suffice?
ARPA
Altafiber Not Sold on BEAD
The company hasn't yet found an area it's excited about, an altafiber executive said.
NTCA
Trade Associations Recommend BEAD Low Cost Reforms
A letter to the NTIA suggested steps to decrease low-cost service option burden on ISPs.
Biden-Harris Administration
Federal Municipal Network Support Declining, Warns Experts
Despite initial federal support, funding programs are not supportive of municipal broadband.
FBA
Fidium Fiber Expands Maine Network
The network will connect over 260,00 addresses in the state.
ARPA
Maine Adopts Fiber Installer Certification Program
A Maine Community College is adopting the FBA's certification program to address expanding need following federal grants.
FBA
Fiber is Sweeping the Market, Says FBA
Fiber providers declare victory: 'The market has spoken.'
