Infrastructure
Fiber and Wireless Companies Agree States Should Incentivize Local Permitting Reform
State can offer grant application points and recognition for adhering to permitting guidance.
Infrastructure
Broadband Infrastructure is the means to deliver Better Broadband, Better Lives
Infrastructure
Iowa and Missouri Representatives Speak to Legislative Importance of Broadband
Representatives asked industry leaders to communicate their deployment concerns.
Infrastructure
NTIA Waives 55 Percent Cost Requirement for Fiber Electronic Components
Manufacturers can self-report products are Buy America compliant to be included on NTIA public list.
Infrastructure
Broadband Builds Will Continue to Ramp Up, Predict Experts
More broadband investment will result in overbuilding of networks.
Infrastructure
NTIA Releases Waiver of Buy America Rules; Still Requires Fiber Electronics Made in USA
Manufacturer Nokia claimed its fiber-optic electronics equipment will meet Build America, Buy America rules.
Infrastructure
Permitting Council Asks for Broadband Industry Coordination
The permitting council is working to streamline more broadband projects.
Infrastructure
SiFi Network’s Placentia FiberCity First of Company’s Communities to Go Live
New SiFi FiberCity live with two more to be announced soon.
Infrastructure
Nokia Claims First U.S.-Based Optical Fiber Module Manufacturer for BEAD Projects
Nokia’s bundle package sources a wide range of networking equipment from the U.S. for BEAD builds.
Infrastructure
White House Releases ‘Buy America’ Guidance, Does Not Budge on Fiber as ‘Construction Material’
Possible BEAD waivers are expected to be announced by end of summer, an official told Broadband Breakfast.
Infrastructure
BEAD Implementation Summit on September 21 at Clyde’s of Gallery Place in Washington
Tickets for the day-long BEAD Implementation Summit are available for $145 until August 21.
Infrastructure
Electric Co-Ops Could Face Legal Challenges for Broadband Builds
Communication technology may go beyond the scope of easements, lawyer warns.
Infrastructure
Texas Working with NTIA to Address Legislation that Limits Municipal Broadband, as States Tout P3s
Public-private partnerships have seen success in several states, officials said.
Infrastructure
Conference Hears Need for Apprenticeship Program to Address Telecom Workforce Shortage
Both the federal and state governments need to step up their support for apprenticeship programs.
Infrastructure
Experts Suggest Immediate Action on Permitting in Preparation for BEAD Spending
Experts suggested hiring consultancies and engaging in practice applications for projects.
Infrastructure
Industry Associations Urge NTIA Action on Buy America Guidelines for BEAD Projects
A crucial step would be for the NTIA to provide Buy America waivers for BEAD-funded projects, panelists said.
Infrastructure
Experts Call for Permitting Reform Legislation for BEAD Funding, Energy Effectiveness
Key solutions addressing permitting for clean energy projects include interagency coordination and hiring more people.
