Infrastructure
Local Leaders Oppose Broadband Permitting Bill
The bill's opposers argue it threatens the work of local governments and ISPs in preparation for BEAD.
IRA
National League of Cities Announces Bootcamps to Support Applicants to Federal Infrastructure Programs
The program instructs applicants on best practices to write winning grant applications.
Digital Inclusion
Digital Inclusion Leaders a Critical Step to Closing Digital Divide: National League of Cities
The National League of Cities said government leaders need to have ‘multiple points of engagement’ with communities.
5G Wireless
Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 — 5G Wireless Infrastructure and Municipal Rights-of-Way
See “In A Debate Over Municipal Rights-Of-Way, Industry and Public Representatives Attempt to Find A Path Forward,” Broadband Breakfast, December 15, 2020 Our newest series is “A No-Nonsense Guide to 5G,” which will explore the policy, technology and practical questions about 5G. They include what’s
DC Circuit
Local Government Officials Don’t Like FCC Preemption of Wireless Facilities, See Hope in D.C. Circuit Decision
WASHINGTON, August 12, 2019 – The Federal Communication Commission’s stated efforts to accelerate the buildout of 5G wireless networks has hindered the influence of state and local authorities on the matter, said experts at a National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors webinar o
Broadband News
National League of Cities and its ‘Smart City’ Report Compares Four U.S. Cities and New Delhi
Broadband Breakfast Insight: We just came across this 23-page report from the National League of Cities providing comparisons of five cities and their approach to “Smart Cities.” While we’d have like to see a bit more specifics about the role that broadband internet services play in the development
FCC Comments
Reply Comments of David Shaw and Drew Clark on the Removal of State Barriers to Broadband Investment and Competition
Before the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Washington, DC 20554 [Original PDF] In the Matter of: Petition of City of Wilson, North Carolina, Pursuant to Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Seeking Removal of State Barriers to Broadband Investment and Competition Petition of Electric
Breakfast Club
BroadbandCensus.com to Host Two Webinars on NTIA/RUS NoFAs
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2009 – BroadbandCensus.com announced that it will host two public webinars on navigating the broadband stimulus maze, with special reports from the news staff of BroadbandCensus.com, plus informed guests, on July 15 and July 16.
