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Funding3 months ago

Treasury Department Announces $158 Million for Puerto Rican Broadband

The Capital Projects Fund money will go to infrastructure and community centers.

Broadband Roundup10 months ago

‘Significant Resources’ on FCC Map, Association Wants More Data in Map, Minority Grant

FCC chairwoman said challenges to map data only a tiny fraction of locations identified.

Spectrum1 year ago

FCC Seeks Comments on Opening 12.7 GHz Band for 5G, Other Uses

'This is the first step in unlocking a significant expanse of new mid-band spectrum.'

Broadband Roundup1 year ago

ECF Awards of $96 Million, Minority Communities, Charter and Digital Education

Emergency Connectivity Fund grants will keep students connected outside of school, including those impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.

Funding2 years ago

34 States Signal Intent to Participate in NTIA’s Main Broadband Program

National Telecommunications and Information Administration announces news on its 'Internet for All' web portal for three IIJA programs.

Broadband Mapping2 years ago

NTIA National Broadband Availability Map Expands to New States and Territories

Nevada, Louisiana, American Samoa and Puerto Rico will join.

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Facebook Pauses Instagram for Kids, $1.2B from Emergency Connectivity Fund, Ransomware Attacks

Facebook pauses photo-sharing app for kids, FCC announces $1.2B in first wave of ECF, ransomware attacks on the rise.

Spectrum3 years ago

FCC Acts to Expand Access to Spectrum Sharing in American Territories

Chairwoman Rosenworcel has been a longtime supporter of spectrum sharing, and these actions advance that aspect of her agenda.

Broadband Roundup3 years ago

FCC Petitioned Over Rural Cost Model, Instagram Posts Are Fair Use, Universal Broadband in Puerto Rico

The ACAM Broadband Coalition – which takes its name from the Federal Communications Commission’s Alternative Connect America Cost Model – on Monday filed a petition with...

FTC6 years ago

Trump Administrations Unveils Details of Infrastructure Incentives, Including Spending on Rural Broadband

WASHINGTON, February 12, 2018 – President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled details of his plan to spur $1.5 trillion in new investment to revitalize the nation’s...

Broadband News6 years ago

Microsoft Utilizes TV White Space in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to Enhance Communications

BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: Here, Microsoft is taking the initiative to address the communications failures and other challenges in Puerto Rico. Microsoft is aiming to use its...

Broadband's Impact6 years ago

FCC Provides Details for Puerto Rican E-Rate Funding as Chairman Pai Visits Island

WASHINGTON, November 4, 2017 — More than a month after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico’s communications infrastructure, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Friday announced...

FCC6 years ago

Mignon Clyburn Blasts FCC Chairman Ajit Pai for Failing to ‘Put Consumers First’

WASHINGTON, November 1, 2017 — After nearly a year in the minority on the Federal Communications Commission, Democratic FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn told reporters on Wednesday...

Broadband's Impact6 years ago

Creatively Tapping the Universal Service Fund to Address Hurricane Maria Damage in Puerto Rico

BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai is proposing a creative response to repair the damage done by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico by...

Broadband Updates14 years ago

Groups Urge FCC to Address Telecom Needs of Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON, April 8, 2010 - Groups advocating minority rights have sent a letter to the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission expressing their dismay that Puerto...

Broadband Breakfast

Treasury Department Announces $158 Million for Puerto Rican Broadband

‘Significant Resources’ on FCC Map, Association Wants More Data in Map, Minority Grant

FCC Seeks Comments on Opening 12.7 GHz Band for 5G, Other Uses

ECF Awards of $96 Million, Minority Communities, Charter and Digital Education

34 States Signal Intent to Participate in NTIA’s Main Broadband Program

NTIA National Broadband Availability Map Expands to New States and Territories

Facebook Pauses Instagram for Kids, $1.2B from Emergency Connectivity Fund, Ransomware Attacks

FCC Acts to Expand Access to Spectrum Sharing in American Territories

FCC Petitioned Over Rural Cost Model, Instagram Posts Are Fair Use, Universal Broadband in Puerto Rico

Trump Administrations Unveils Details of Infrastructure Incentives, Including Spending on Rural Broadband

Microsoft Utilizes TV White Space in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to Enhance Communications

FCC Provides Details for Puerto Rican E-Rate Funding as Chairman Pai Visits Island

Mignon Clyburn Blasts FCC Chairman Ajit Pai for Failing to ‘Put Consumers First’

Creatively Tapping the Universal Service Fund to Address Hurricane Maria Damage in Puerto Rico

Groups Urge FCC to Address Telecom Needs of Puerto Rico

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FCC Pushes Congress on Spectrum Auction Authority, ACP Funding at Oversight Hearing

Supply Chain Improvements, Bill for Broadband in Public Parks, FCC Grants Alert System Compliance Extension

Ted Hearn: Is a Ban on Cable and Satellite ‘Junk Fees’ Rate Regulation?

FCC Fines TracFone, Rip and Replace Extensions, Kansas State Internet Exchange Point

Experts Still Disagree on FCC’s New Digital Discrimination Rules

Verizon Suing Milwaukee to Allow New Telecom Poles Ahead of Republican National Convention

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

Missouri’s BEAD Initial Proposal, Volume Two

FCC to Consider ‘Rapid Response Team’ for Pole Attachment Disputes at December Meeting

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

Broadcom Finalizes VMware, $191M for Wilkes Rural Broadband, Kinetic Fiber in Georgia

Alabama’s BEAD Initial Proposal, Volumes One and Two

The High Cost of Fiber is Leading States to Explore Other Technologies

NTIA Confirms Licensed-by-Rule May Apply for BEAD Funding

Connect20 Summit: Building Trust with Communities is Key to Adoption

Connect20 Summit: The Crucial Role of Digital Skills Training

Broadband Breakfast on November 29, 2023 – FCC’s Digital Discrimination Order

New Senate Bill Would Tap Broadband and Tech Companies for USF Funds

Connect20 Summit: Data-Driven Approach Needed for Digital Navigation

Connect20 Summit: Partnerships are Key for Digital Equity Efforts

All States and Territories Have Released BEAD Proposals for Public Comment

Improved Age Verification Allows States to Consider Restricting Social Media

Utah Releases BEAD Proposal, Volume Two

One Year After ChatGPT, Washington Still Working Out its Relationship to AI: Experts

Experts Still Disagree on FCC’s New Digital Discrimination Rules

Broadband Breakfast on December 6, 2023 – Space Wars: What to Expect from Satellite Broadband