Pole Attachments
Massachusetts to Open Pole Attachment Rule Review, Streamlining Deployment
Utility pole attachment delays have been a key roadblock in broadband deployment.
NTIA
States Push to Redirect BEAD Excess Funds Toward Public Safety Gaps
Panelists also discussed their largest broadband deployment obstacles.
BEAD 2026
More Speakers, Sponsors Confirmed for BEAD Implementation 2026
The BEAD Implementation Summit 2026 is set for March 18 at the National Press Club, from 12 Noon ET to 5 p.m. ET.
BEAD
State Broadband Leaders Frustrated by Federal Changes to BEAD Program
States like Kentucky are including less fiber (58%) than in earlier BEAD proposals (85%).
Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Spend $31.5 Million on Broadband, Modernizing MDUs
Plan to focus on updating internet infrastructure in Multiple Dwelling Units
Funding
Massachusetts Governor Announces $31.5 Million for Public Housing Internet
Funding will connect more than 13,700 housing units to reliable, high-speed internet service.
BEAD
State-by-State BEAD Bids Reveal Varying Degrees of ISP Participation
Arkansas nearly reached full coverage, Massachusetts barely half.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Invests $10.4 Million to Expand Statewide Broadband Access
The state hopes to improve broadband infrastructure and expand internet affordability.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Broadband Institute Introduces $9.44 Million Launchpad Program
The program will address gaps identified in the state’s digital equity plan
ARPA
Massachusetts Launches Internet Feedback Initiative
The state will compare on-the-ground data with FCC broadband map.
