Infrastructure
Topic 1 at Digital Infrastructure Investment 2021: Infrastructure Investment Funds
Topic 1 at DII2021 considers debt and equity financing for digital infrastructure investment.
Infrastructure
Broadband Infrastructure is the means to deliver Better Broadband, Better Lives
Infrastructure
Sen. Michael Bennet: Broadband Infrastructure Legislation Follows Colorado Model
Senate-passed legislation for broadband investment inspired by Colorado’s experience, says senator.
Infrastructure
Outreach ‘Most Valuable Thing’ for Emergency Broadband Benefit Program: Rosenworcel
FCC Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel said EBB will benefit tremendously from local outreach efforts.
Infrastructure
Cable Group NCTA Says Deny Exclusive Multitenant Access, But Not Wiring, Agreements
NCTA said the FCC should deny exclusive access to these buildings, but not exclusive wiring agreements.
Infrastructure
Dutch Pension Fund Manager Buys 16.7% Stake in SiFi, Invests $500M in Open-Access Fiber Networks
SiFi is getting an injection of funds to deliver open fiber to cities.
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Shrihari Pandit: States Can Enable Broadband Infrastructure Through Open Access Conduits
By creating open infrastructure systems, states can reduce the barriers to entry and foster increased broadband competition.
Infrastructure
Citing Flexibility, Broadband Breakfast Panelists Double-Down in Support for Infrastructure Bill
Panel with broadband and wireless industry lobbyists wrestle with need for symmetrical internet, and press for fiber.
Infrastructure
Texas House Passes Social Media Bill, Adtran’s Big ADVA Buy, Nokia Suspends O-RAN Alliance Affiliation
Texas House passed partisan legislation on social media censorship, Adtran’s $931M ADVA buy, Nokia worries about U.S. sanctions via association.
Infrastructure
Broadband Breakfast on September 1, 2021 — What’s Next for Broadband Infrastructure Legislation?
The bipartisan infrastructure framework faces hurdles before it because law. We’ll discuss the process in Congress.
Infrastructure
Springfield Considers First Municipal Fiber Network Among New England’s Big Cities
City is yet another in a growing field of municipalities aiming for a municipal fiber network.
Infrastructure
Exclusive Drew Clark Column: Three Other Broadband Funding Programs (Besides the Infrastructure Bill)
It’s worth focusing on other broadband programs run by NTIA, including Tribal Connectivity, and Connecting Minority Communities.
Infrastructure
State Broadcasters Want FCC to Revisit Regulatory Fee Structure, Expand Payer Base
State broadcasters associations want a proceeding in light of proposed fees it said unduly burdens the industry.
Infrastructure
Mapping Comment Deadline Extended, AT&T Gets Federal Contract, 5G and LTE Drive Microwave Demand
The FCC extends Form 477 comment deadline, AT&T secures State Department contract, mobile wireless driving equipment demand.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Bill’s Broadband Piece Will Help ‘Hasten’ Move to Symmetrical Networks, FBA’s Bolton Says
And lawmakers hope to iron out some wrinkles in infrastructure bill.
Infrastructure
Federal Communications Commission Says $5 Billion Requested for Emergency Connectivity Fund — in Just Round One!
The program is designed to help schools, libraries and students.
Infrastructure
NTIA Says Billions Requested for Broadband, Starlink Hits Milestone, AMC CEO to Step Down
The NTIA said $2.5B requested for broadband program, SpaceX ships 100K terminals, AMC appoints interim CEO.
