Infrastructure

FAA

Frequencies, Towers, Poles: WISPA Panel on Regulatory Hurdles for Broadband

Main considerations for wireless tower builders are Tribal sites, airports and endangered species

FTC

Florida Broadband Grants, Support for Microsoft-Activision, IQ Fiber Investment

Comcast, Conexon, and Cox received $247 million in Florida broadband grants.

FCC in Space, Using Broadband to Map Maternal Health, Illinois Farm Bureau

Speaking at the Global Aerospace Summit Wednesday, Jessica Rosenworcel shared a space-themed update.

Infrastructure

Fiber and Wireless Companies Agree States Should Incentivize Local Permitting Reform

State can offer grant application points and recognition for adhering to permitting guidance.

Infrastructure

Iowa and Missouri Representatives Speak to Legislative Importance of Broadband

Representatives asked industry leaders to communicate their deployment concerns.

Commerce

NTIA Waives 55 Percent Cost Requirement for Fiber Electronic Components

Manufacturers can self-report products are Buy America compliant to be included on NTIA public list.

COVID

Broadband Builds Will Continue to Ramp Up, Predict Experts

More broadband investment will result in overbuilding of networks.

Commerce

NTIA Releases Waiver of Buy America Rules; Still Requires Fiber Electronics Made in USA

Manufacturer Nokia claimed its fiber-optic electronics equipment will meet Build America, Buy America rules.

Infrastructure

Permitting Council Asks for Broadband Industry Coordination

The permitting council is working to streamline more broadband projects.

Infrastructure

SiFi Network’s Placentia FiberCity First of Company’s Communities to Go Live

New SiFi FiberCity live with two more to be announced soon.

Infrastructure

Nokia Claims First U.S.-Based Optical Fiber Module Manufacturer for BEAD Projects

Nokia’s bundle package sources a wide range of networking equipment from the U.S. for BEAD builds.

White House

White House Releases ‘Buy America’ Guidance, Does Not Budge on Fiber as ‘Construction Material’

Possible BEAD waivers are expected to be announced by end of summer, an official told Broadband Breakfast.

iija

BEAD Implementation Summit on September 21 at Clyde’s of Gallery Place in Washington

Tickets for the day-long BEAD Implementation Summit are available for $145 until August 21.

Infrastructure

Electric Co-Ops Could Face Legal Challenges for Broadband Builds

Communication technology may go beyond the scope of easements, lawyer warns.

Infrastructure

Texas Working with NTIA to Address Legislation that Limits Municipal Broadband, as States Tout P3s

Public-private partnerships have seen success in several states, officials said.

Infrastructure

Conference Hears Need for Apprenticeship Program to Address Telecom Workforce Shortage

Both the federal and state governments need to step up their support for apprenticeship programs.