'[State] decision makers in this program need to be careful about who is the qualified and experienced provider.'
The USDA has been allocated $2 billion from the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act.
What should state leaders be doing to procure a safer, healthier information environment?
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) details parameters of Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.
The funding priorities of IIJA has created the false perception that middle mile is not as important as last mile, experts say.
Digital literacy gap and lack of outreach are part of the digital divide.
Money coming from the IIJA must be flexible and include extensive private contributions, Davidson said at Broadband Breakfast event.
Sarah Oh Lam of the Technology Policy Institute says high speed thresholds could shift funds toward better-connected areas.
The NTIA awarded four grants worth $1.2 million.
The NTIA held a webinar urging local partnerships for applicants of the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act.
The money will add to the USDA's ReConnect program.
Wireless and wireline technologies play their own roles in helping connect the country, the head of WISPA said.
The rules prevent providers from denying service to lower-income customers.
The commission’s rules would prevent service providers from discriminating against customers.
Senator Wicker is asking for a review of how funds set aside for broadband during the pandemic are being used.
President Biden received a standing ovation during address.
The Commerce agency will hold pre-funding technical assistance hearings for infrastructure bill money starting this month.
President Joe Biden commented on closing the digital divide in his first State of the Union address.
The FCC is racing to release updating maps to federal money can begin moving out of the door.
Cross-agency task force to focus on policies to combat digital discrimination and promote equal access to broadband
Accurate maps will allow federal dollars to target unserved and underserved areas.
Some are warning that federal infrastructure money should not go toward subsidizing old networks.
Public-private partnerships will increase the community benefit of infrastructure projects, leaders at Qualcomm and Verizon said.
The FCC’s proposed rules would establish the requirements for households to be eligible for the new device subsidy program.
This year saw a growing telehealth trend, federal digital inclusion efforts and greater attention to spectrum sharing.
The Fiber Broadband Association and the NTCA Rural Broadband Association said it will release the book before May 2022.
AT&T, Verizon, Lumen Technologies have settled for millions for failed 911 calls.
Minnesota's broadband office is concerned about federal compliance in the wake of new federal funding.
Fraternal Order of Police said they oppose Gigi Sohn's nomination for FCC commissioner for her support of end-to-end encryption.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes billions for states to expand digital inclusion efforts.
China is believed to be creating a central digital currency soon, as the U.S. lacks policy governing cryptocurrency.
Craig Settles talks about the need for telehealth and ubiquitous broadband in a recent interview.
Senators pointed to FCC's initiatives on mapping, which will need to be good to maximize federal funds for broadband.
Industry reactions to Biden's signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 on Monday.
The White House is holding a signing ceremony for President Biden to sign the infrastructure bill into law.
Congressional Internet Caucus panelists split over how prepared the internet is for changes from new technologies.
