AI
State AG Warns Colorado AI Bill Could Drive Innovation Out of State
Colorado’s top law enforcement officer pushes back against the state’s landmark AI regulation.
Mountain Connect
Mountain Connect is an independent broadband conference hosted each year in Colorado.
Middle Mile
No More IXPs Means No More AI Development
Panelists at Mountain Connect argued that IXPs are key for delivering ultra-low latencies for AI
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on August 6, 2025 - Live From Mountain Connect 2025
Don't miss Broadband Breakfast at Mountain Connect's 11th year.
LEO
Fiber Versus Wireless Debate is Back at Mountain Connect
Do consumers need fiber to their door? Or would wireless or satellite service suffice?
Infrastructure
Internet Pioneer Says Interconnection Relevant to Last-Mile Access
Internet Exchange Points are distinct from data centers, and affect latency, cost and resiliency of a network.
Colorado
NTIA Approves Colorado BEAD-Eligible Locations
The approval is a step in the process to bring $826 million to Colorado residents.
BEAD
Advice from Midwest State Broadband Heads on BEAD
Directors talk provider default prevention and fixed wireless technology.
BEAD
State Broadband Directors Share Advice on Speeding up BEAD
‘I would encourage everyone… to really advocate to the NTIA for an expedited approval process,’ former broadband director said.
BEAD
Former FCC Chairman Urges County-Level BEAD Project Areas
‘Searchlight urged [states] to think about an entire county as the relevant project area,' said former FCC chairman.
BEAD
Final BEAD Proposals Will Be Quicker, NTIA Deputy Says
NTIA deputy says the agency has 'learned a lot' when it comes to approving state proposals.
Texas
Advice from Southwest State Broadband Heads on BEAD
Applications from WISPs would help inform extremely high-cost thresholds, they said.
SpaceX
SpaceX in Talks with NTIA to Deploy Starlink for BEAD
‘For me to participate in BEAD, I don’t want BEAD to say, “if something happens, I get your network,”’ SpaceX President says.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on August 7, 2024 - Live from Mountain Connect 2024
The theme of this year's summit is "Beyond Bandwidth - The Power of Broadband Revolutionizing Access"
Funding
State BEAD Challenge Process Requires Outreach Coordination
ISPs can’t be expected to understand all program rules and processes, event hears.
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.
