Infrastructure
Raul Katz: Can Investments in Robust Broadband Help States Limit the Downside of Recession?
If managed effectively, the BEAD program could play a key role in allowing our economy to weather the storms ahead.
Infrastructure
Broadband Infrastructure is the means to deliver Better Broadband, Better Lives
Infrastructure
FCC Nominee Gigi Sohn Withdraws from Consideration
Sohn was first nominated in October 2021.
Infrastructure
Next Century Cities Presses FCC for ‘Average’ Speed on Broadband Label
The group also recommended a more streamlined complaint process for digital discrimination issues.
Infrastructure
Nearly 80 Service Providers Engaged Equipment in Secure Networks Blacklist: FCC Report
These communications providers reported engaging equipment on the agency’s blacklist.
Infrastructure
FCC Seeks Comment on Simplifying, Expanding Tribal E-Rate Eligibility
The FCC is proposing to include in E-Rate tribal colleges that separately function as public libraries.
Infrastructure
Partnering With Existing Structures Will Support State Broadband Offices, Expert Says
By working with existing entities like utilities, states can establish more effective state offices.
Pole Attachments
AT&T Goes to Court over FCC Decision on Pole Attachment Rates
AT&T said it should pay a similar rate to other telecommunications attachers.
Infrastructure
Helge Tiainen: Fiber Access Extension Eases Connectivity Worries for Operators, Landlords and Tenants
A new law presents an opportunity to reuse existing infrastructure for fiber broadband deployment.
Infrastructure
Panel Suggests Need for Tracking Mechanism for Broadband Infrastructure Funding
Panelists are concerned that states may not have had the prescriptive guidance needed to maximize funding.
Pole Attachments
Utilities Coalition Warns Against Shifting Cost of Replacing Poles
‘Utilities have been willing to perform these voluntary pole replacements because they have been compensated for it.’
Infrastructure
NTIA Offers No Extension on Broadband Map Challenges, TikTok’s Transparency, FCC Workforce Report
Friday’s cutoff applied to availability challenges, but it was already too late for location challenges.
Infrastructure
Industry Associations Join Call for Delay on Mandatory Emergency Agreements
NTCA and the Rural Wireless Association are backing a petition to double time to enter emergency agreements.
Infrastructure
Nearly Half of Rip-and-Replace Firms Struggling with Funding, Supply Chain Delays: FCC Report
15% of applicants said they still haven’t begun work to remove equipment as of October.
Infrastructure
CES 2023: 5G Will Drive Safer Transportation
More comprehensive data-sharing is made possible by the reduced latency of 5G, CES hears.
Infrastructure
Sean Gonsalves: All States Have Received Broadband Grants, Focus Now on Jan. 13 Map Deadline
Cities and states are still in the midst of challenging the accuracy of the FCC’s maps.
Infrastructure
Broadband Breakfast on February 8, 2023 – The Build America, Buy America Law’s Impact on Infrastructure
Experts have warned that the BABA mandate raises the cost of broadband deployment.
