NCTA
USTelecom Urges Flexible Utility Pole Timelines Ahead of BEAD
The trade group called for negotiable make-ready timelines to address challenges beyond pole owners' control.
Infrastructure
Broadband Infrastructure is the means to deliver Better Broadband, Better Lives
Infrastructure
Internet Pioneer Says Interconnection Relevant to Last-Mile Access
Internet Exchange Points are distinct from data centers, and affect latency, cost and resiliency of a network.
Infrastructure
Nokia Self-Certifies Buy America Compliance for BEAD
The NTIA recently announced self-certification process for domestic manufacturing requirement on federally funded projects.
FCC
Major ISPs Press FCC to Speed Pole Access Ahead of Big BEAD Projects
NCTA proposed the FCC extend the 45-day make-ready timeframe for orders of up to 6,000 poles.
Community Broadband
Harris Pick Walz Just Signed Law Favorable to Muni Broadband
Walz has been lauded for his commitment to infrastructure development and broadband expansion in Minnesota.
FCC
Groups Push FCC to Reform Utility Pole Replacement Policies
The coalition wants utility pole replacement costs split between pole owners and attachers.
What's New
In a Democratic vs. Republican Contest Over Broadband, Who Wins?
The idea behind 'Made in America' is to combine reindustrialization, national security, reviving left-behind places, cheering up blue-collar workers and reducing carbon emissions.
FCC
INCOMPAS: Deployment Barriers Hurting Effort to Close the Digital Divide
Telecommunications companies describe barriers preventing faster deployment of broadband networks
FCC
FCC Looking to Alter Financial Rules to Spur Rural Broadband
At issue is the FCC’s reliance on Weiss ratings to evaluate the safety and soundness of banks that have issued letters of credit to ISPs.
Infrastructure
New Advocacy Group Addresses Infrastructure Safety
Damages to underground infrastructure are estimated to cost $30 million annually.
Infrastructure
Broadband Infrastructure Providers Share California Regulatory Challenges
'The challenges are not new… We haven't really progressed to the point where we have solutions,' infrastructure provider says
Exclusive Reports
Challenges of Broadband Infrastructure Deployment
Rights of way, pole attachments, environmental permitting and other hurdles to broadband infrastructure deployment.
FBA
Learning Curves on Open Access Networks: ISP Spotlight
While supporting the momentum behind open access networks, Sumofiber president lays out some challenges.
Briefs
Value of Optical Fiber Market To Jump, Report Says
The market is set to grow by $4.5 billion over the next 8 years
ARPA
Senate Narrowly Rejects Resolution to Nullify Treasury’s Recovery Funds Rule
Officials warned the resolution would create confusion and uncertainty for local governments on infrastructure projects.
FBA
Middle Mile Advocate Says Rural Areas Need Fiber Connectivity
Fiber connectivity – particularly middle mile connectivity – is the future of rural communications.
