Infrastructure

BBLO

Experts Debate Merits of Open Access Models on Broadband Breakfast Live Event

Keller and Heckman Partner Jim Baller says model could lead to a race to the bottom, but UTOPIA CEO disagrees.

iija

Alan Davidson’s NTIA Nomination Clears Commerce Committee, On to Senate Floor

The committee did not raise Gigi Sohn’s nomination during its meeting.

FBA

Experts Disagree Over How Broadband Rollout Should be Handled with New Federal Dollars

Gary Bolton and Nicol Turner Lee debated technology use to tackle the digital divide.

Broadband's Impact

Supply Chain Issues Delaying Fiber Builds and Concerning Industry Before Influx of New Federal Money

Industry also debated merits of fiber versus other technologies, and speeds.

FCC

Pole Access Delays Cost Americans Millions a Month, Report Claims

Report recommends policymakers streamline access to poles as ‘most efficient’ means of broadband expansion.

Funding

Governors Discuss Infrastructure Bill Spending at Summit

Leaders addressed strategies and importance of private spending.

FCC

Senate Committee OK’s Rosenworcel, Questions Sohn on Mapping, Net Neutrality, Broadband Standards

Gigi Sohn explained her positions on issues facing the FCC.

Broadband Mapping and Data

TPI New Broadband Map, Justice Dept. Stands for Section 230, Ericsson Looks to Acquire Vonage

TPI released their broadband map, which tracks speeds, availability, and adoption rates across the country.

blockchain

Facebook Lobbying Congress on Blockchain Policy

The registration comes after the company rebranded to Meta, taking it beyond its social media origins.

iija

President Biden Signs Infrastructure Bill at White House, Touting Better Broadband

President Biden celebrated $65 billion for broadband deployment.

fixed wireless

Commerce Secretary Raimondo Emphasizes Affordability, Fiber in Infrastructure Bill Press Briefing

Raimondo said to expect relatively quick turnaround on broadband affordability and job creation, longer timeline on fiber buildouts.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Bluepeak Starts Fiber Construction in OK, Hawaii’s Broadband Maps, UK Broadband Partnership

Bluepeak is investing $25 million in a high-speed broadband network in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Infrastructure

Ting Continues Fiber Expansion, A North Carolina Broadband Story, Broadband’s Impact in Alaska

Ting Internet said it will continue expanding its fiber infrastructure throughout the rest of the year.

FCC

Republican Concern Over Sohn, Reservation to Buy Midstate, Pause on Lifeline Phase-out

Republican senators can tolerate FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, but not Commissioner-nominee Gigi Sohn, says Politico.

USTelecom

Localize Broadband Infrastructure Expansion, Commerce Secretary Raimondo Says

Speaking at US Telecom forum, Raimondo also raised concerns about supply chain’s impact on broadband rollout.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Sinema Policy Advisor Says Infrastructure Bill’s Broadband Promise Balances Partisan Interests

And experts weigh in on the benefits of crowdsourcing data for better broadband maps.