California
California Activates Nation’s Largest Middle-Mile Network, Connecting Tribal, Rural Areas
The Bishop Paiute Tribe is the first to access the state’s $3.2 billion broadband effort spanning 8,000 miles of fiber.
Expert Opinion
Joe Pellegrini: Should You Build or Buy Middle Mile Infrastructure?
Providers should carefully weigh and evaluate whether it is better to build out the middle mile infrastructure or purchase it from another carrier.
SpaceX
Vermont Challenges FCC Fabric, BTX Gets President, Starlink Performance Dip
Vermont said 22 percent of its known locations don’t appear on the FCC map.
From 477
In ‘Office Hours’ Sessions, NTIA Addresses Questions of Middle Mile Grant Applicants
Sarah Bleau, Middle Mile Program Director at NTIA, reminded attendees that the Middle Mile program is not for last-mile grants.
FBA
New Diamond State Networks Touts Cooperative Model as Coverage Expands in Arkansas
The cooperative’s executive director said it has at least 70% of Arkansas covered by its network.
Infrastructure
Middle Mile Infrastructure Just as Important as Last Mile, Panel Says
The funding priorities of IIJA has created the false perception that middle mile is not as important as last mile, experts say.
