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.
Infrastructure
Broadband Infrastructure is the means to deliver Better Broadband, Better Lives
FBA
Middle Mile Advocate Says Rural Areas Need Fiber Connectivity
Fiber connectivity – particularly middle mile connectivity – is the future of rural communications.
Infrastructure
Middle Mile Program With Fruits for Omaha Tribe of Nebraska
An Omaha Tribe representative shared the impact middle mile development has had on his community.
Comcast
Comcast Business Plans to Increase Speeds, Offer Symmetrical Service
The enhanced service will allow for speeds operating three times faster than the current national averages, Comcast said.
Briefs
FiberLight Announces New Fiber Expansion In Virginia
The company also plans on expanding through a route between Dallas and Central Mexico.
California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Proposes $2 Billion Cut In Broadband Projects
The proposal would represent a setback to the state's broadband ambitions.
Maryland
Maryland Passes Critical Infrastructure Streamlining Act of 2024
The new measure is set to come with substantial economic benefits for the state, proponents say.
Briefs
DZS Broadband Announces Acquisition of NetComm Wireless
The deal is set to close in the second quarter of 2024.
Infrastructure
UTOPIA Fiber Urges FCC Not to Ban Bulk Billing
The pushback on the FCC's plans to ban bulk billing has been substantial, with resistance coming from industry but also from minority, civil rights, and educational groups.
Alabama
Fastwyre Broadband Announces Central Alabama Investments
The new initiative will enhance broadband access for rural Alabama
Briefs
Nokia Touts First Products Compliant With Build America, Buy America Act
The chips are expected to give users faster services and help broadband reach homes and workplaces
Briefs
TIA Launches Labor Shortage Initiative Ahead of BEAD Rollout
The new initiative aims to boost broadband workers by at least 200,000
FCC
Three Broadband Bills Face Defeat in Wisconsin Senate
The state senate thwarted bills aiming to enhance local autonomy and mandate ISP accountability for advertised speeds.
DC Circuit
D.C. Circuit Says FCC Must Refine Definition of 'Critical Infrastructure'
The ruling won't affect 'rip and replace' targets Huawei and ZTE.
Biden-Harris Administration
White House to Spend $6.4 Billion on Samsung to Create Texas Chip Manufacturing Hub
The new venture is expected to produce more than 21,000 new jobs.
People
Vivacity Infrastructure Group Names Chris Rabii CEO
Vivacity's new CEO has 25 years of experience in the industry.
