Infrastructure
Broadband Summit Hears How Partnerships Accelerate Infrastructure Rollout
The Broadband Communities Summit heard stories from coops, including the obstacles and keys to success.
Funding
The pandemic has prompted a new era of funding for broadband infrastructure.
Infrastructure
Broadband Communities Summit 2021 Talks Future of Connectivity, Broadband Speeds
Conference, which hosted the Digital Infrastructure Investment show, digs into pressing connectivity issues.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Bill Opportunity to Show Efficiency of Shared Infrastructure, Conference Hears
Broadband expansion can happen fast if grant money includes stipulations to share infrastructure, Jonathan Adelstein says.
Infrastructure
Focus of Broadband Expansion Should Be On Last Mile, Says President of CETF
Open access to middle mile infrastructure will help deliver services at the last mile, CETF says.
Funding
Counties, Private Providers Clash Over Merits of Open Access Networks
Counties see it as a way to increase competition and lower prices, while telecoms see money and quality problems.
Infrastructure
Pandemic and Funding Programs Increasing Investments in Broadband and M&A, Conference Hears
Broadband money programs and a need for connectivity is driving capital into the space.
Infrastructure
Christopher Ali’s New Book Dissects Failures of Rural Broadband Policy and Leadership
“Farm Fresh Broadband” explains the world of broadband policy and provides solutions to bridge the digital divide.
Expert Opinion
Adrianne Furniss: Lifeline Needs A Lifeline
The FCC should hit the pause button on a current plan to zero out support for voice-only services.
Infrastructure
Sustainability and Scalability are Crucial For State Broadband Projects, Say State Experts
Partnerships for broadband need to emphasize community engagement to improve connectivity
Infrastructure
Sen. Michael Bennet: Broadband Infrastructure Legislation Follows Colorado Model
Senate-passed legislation for broadband investment inspired by Colorado’s experience, says senator.
Infrastructure
Shrihari Pandit: States Can Enable Broadband Infrastructure Through Open Access Conduits
By creating open infrastructure systems, states can reduce the barriers to entry and foster increased broadband competition.
Infrastructure
Citing Flexibility, Broadband Breakfast Panelists Double-Down in Support for Infrastructure Bill
Panel with broadband and wireless industry lobbyists wrestle with need for symmetrical internet, and press for fiber.
Joe Biden
How Five States Tackled Broadband Expansion During the Pandemic
Broadband Breakfast revisits what some state legislatures did to narrow broadband gaps.
Infrastructure
Exclusive Drew Clark Column: Three Other Broadband Funding Programs (Besides the Infrastructure Bill)
It’s worth focusing on other broadband programs run by NTIA, including Tribal Connectivity, and Connecting Minority Communities.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Bill’s Broadband Piece Will Help ‘Hasten’ Move to Symmetrical Networks, FBA’s Bolton Says
And lawmakers hope to iron out some wrinkles in infrastructure bill.
Infrastructure
Aspen Forum Experts Discuss How to Best Allocate Billions of Dollars for Broadband Spending
Experts agreed that outreach and marketing to historically underserved and marginalized communities must be a part of the discussion.
