North Carolina

Universal Service

Dish Wireless Seeks FCC Help With Affordable Connectivity Transition

The company needs to be designed as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier to promote the Lifeline option, it said.

Funding

President Biden Unveils $82 Million Investment to Expand Internet Access in North Carolina

The money will fund the Broadband Stop Gap Solutions Program.

Expert Opinion

Ed Lopez: Internet for All Won’t Happen Without Real Pole Access Reform from the FCC

As states rush to outline their BEAD spending plans, time is of the essence.

NTIA Awards $13 Million from Wireless Fund, New Ritter CTO, Middle Mile in Virginia and North Carolina

The NTIA has awarded $13 million to open network projects.

Funding

North Carolina Releases Final Guidance on $100 Million Pole Replacement Program

Providers may receive up to $10,000 for each utility pole they replace in unserved areas.

Broadband's Impact

Connect20 Summit: Partnerships are Key for Digital Equity Efforts

State broadband offices should look to local organizations for digital equity efforts, panelists said.

Digital Inclusion

North Carolina Launches Digital Equity Grant Program

The program sets aside $14 million in ARPA funds for digital literacy and affordability efforts.

Need for Federal Privacy Law, North Carolina BEAD Proposal, Lumen Partners with DOD

Frank Pallone wants national privacy legislation in light of military data broker reports.

NTIA Chief Meets Korean Counterpart, Michael Baker Hires Broadband Executive, Lumos Gets N.C. Funds

NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson met his counterpart, Republic of Korea vice minister of science, to discuss telecom and AI policy.

Funding

Philanthropic Collaborative to Support Broadband Investments

The Digital Equity and Opportunity Initiative will support state coalitions that work to support digital equity projects.

Pause on Twitter Verification, ISP Acquired, Public Safety Network New Board Member

The New York Times reported that Twitter is pausing its pay-for-verification system until after midterm elections.

Jessica Rosenworcel

FCC Map in November, Settlement with Frontier, North Carolina Broadband Grants

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has set November as target date for broadband map.

Infrastructure

Ting Says Public-Private Partnerships Key to Closing Connectivity Gaps

Ting said government partnerships with ISPs to fill connectivity gaps and improve adoption rates.

Health

FCC Telehealth Program Creating Real Positive Changes in Medical Care, Says Trade Association Rep

The program has allowed more providers to open telehealth services and is creating more audio-only sessions.

Infrastructure

Localize Broadband Infrastructure Expansion, Commerce Secretary Raimondo Says

Speaking at US Telecom forum, Raimondo also raised concerns about supply chain’s impact on broadband rollout.

Funding

NTIA Asking ISPs to Pitch What Broadband Services They Offer For $288M Broadband Infrastructure Program

The agency said it hopes to better target areas in need of adequate connectivity.